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...
