Posts About "2017 Trade Deadline"
Stafford a Boost to Bruins 3rd Line
March 7th, 2017 Over the course of the season, depth has been an issue for the Boston Bruins. Below the top six forwards, the Bruins have had trouble consistently producing. Frank Vatrano and Ryan Spooner, who are both known for their offensive games, have had their moments, but as a whole, Boston's bottom six forwards haven't had the consistency that...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Trade Deadline Grades
March 6th, 2017 For the first time since the 1990-91 season, the Detroit Red Wings are likely to miss the playoffs. Currently, the team sits in the basement of the Eastern Conference standing, with a record of 25-27-11, 10 points behind the New York Islanders for the last wild card spot. Even if the Wings manage to go on an unbelievable run during the...
Will Penguins Regret Dumping Fehr?
March 4th, 2017 It's hard to argue with Jim Rutherford's recent track record as Pittsburgh Penguins general manager. He transformed the Penguins on the fly last season into Stanley Cup champions. For his efforts, Rutherford won the General Manager of the Year Award in 2016. That team is mostly back, but Pittsburgh needed defensive depth this spring....
Quiet Deadline Won't Affect Sabres Rebuild
March 4th, 2017 The NHL trade deadline has come and gone. The Buffalo Sabres and general manager Tim Murray decided to not make any moves for the first since 2003. The news came as a surprise to many when the club announced they made no trades shortly after the 3:00 PM EST deadline. Murray is known for his willingness to make a trade at any time as long...
3 Takeaways from Jackets' Deadline Deals
March 3rd, 2017 The Columbus Blue Jackets did make moves at the trade deadline like I suggested. They didn't acquire Martin Hanzal or Brian Boyle as I offered. They simply traded for needed depth and I approve. Hanzal and Boyle sold for too much anyway. Columbus made two one-for-one trades on deadline day. First, they acquired defenseman Kyle...
Ducks' Deadline Inactivity Signals New Direction
March 2nd, 2017 We're going to do what's best, and we're going to make every decision based on what's best for the Anaheim Ducks to achieve their goal, and our goal is obviously to win the Stanley Cup. Anaheim Ducks' general manager Bob Murray's words on June 14th, 2016, as he introduced his newly-minted head coach Randy Carlyle. The message was clear...
Leafs' Deadline Adds Playoff Experience
March 2nd, 2017 There is something different about playoff hockey in the NHL. Playoff games bring out a special kind of excitement in fans and another level of play in the players. The games are grittier and tend to get nasty after the first few games. The referees let them play and players get away with things that would normally be a penalty during...
Oilers Chances Remain Unchanged
March 2nd, 2017 The 2017 NHL Trade Deadline came and went with the Edmonton Oilers not being a major player. While they did add veteran centre David Desharnais in a deal with the Montreal Canadiens which cost them defenceman Brandon Davidson, it was not a move that is likely to have the kind of impact some are hoping. Which means their chances at...
Canucks Finally Embracing the Rebuild
March 2nd, 2017 Saying the last few years have been frustrating for Vancouver Canucks fans would be a massive understatement. The Canucks haven't won a playoff round since they knocked out the San Jose Sharks in 2011, have allowed countless players to walk while receiving nothing in return and ultimately missed the playoffs in what will soon be three...
Flames Set for Stretch Run
March 2nd, 2017 Having already addressed the hole on defense with the acquisition of Michael Stone on February 20th, not much was expected to happen with the Calgary Flames heading into the March 1st deadline. The one hole on the roster that the team might have tried to improve was at right wing, where names like Radim Vrbata, P.A. Parenteau and even...
Facing Off Podcast: Recapping the NHL Trade Deadline
March 2nd, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Preds Add Depth With Parenteau
March 2nd, 2017 On trade deadline day, the Nashville Predators acquired right-winger P.A. Parenteau from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in the 2017 National Hockey League Entry Draft. The #NHLTrade calls keep rolling in to make things official. Details: https://t.co/gZC2mI6bTD pic.twitter.com/S1MhRw8d5f — NHL...
Flyers Have Mixed Trade Deadline
March 2nd, 2017 Before the NHL trade deadline, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall said his team would not be buyers. It turned out the Flyers would be a mix of things in their deadline day moves. Incidentally, the reviews for the moves the team made are also mixed. Philadelphia made one trade involving Mark Streit and Valtteri Filppula...
