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Posts About "Ales Hemsky"

Oilers' Hemsky Had an Underappreciated Career

Oilers' Hemsky Had an Underappreciated Career

January 13th, 2021 Edmonton Oilers fans finally have reason to cheer once again. The team is on the rise and would have more than likely earned a spot in the 2020 playoffs had the regular season played out. They are becoming a more intriguing market to free agents, as defenceman Tyson Barrie reportedly turned down longer term and more dollars to sign a...
Ex-Oilers Star Hemsky Retires as Underrated Talent

Ex-Oilers Star Hemsky Retires as Underrated Talent

May 20th, 2020 It’s only natural to look back on ex-Edmonton Oilers forward Ales Hemsky’s career, now that he’s officially announced his retirement. For many, hearing his name mentioned elicits one specific memory, even if the sum of the parts of his career add up to so much more. Ales Hemsky - (Bridget Samuels/Flickr) It was Jan. 4, 2007...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Jets, Blackhawks, Subban, Hemsky, More

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Jets, Blackhawks, Subban, Hemsky, More

May 15th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, are the Toronto Maple Leafs looking to acquire LTIR contracts? Is P.K. Subban expecting a change in New Jersey? A former Edmonton Oiler great has officially retired and what are the Winnipeg Jets doing about their backup goaltending? Finally, did the Chicago Blackhawks almost trade Duncan Keith back in...
Devils' Professional Tryout Options

Devils' Professional Tryout Options

July 30th, 2018 The New Jersey Devils have made it clear that the plan is to improve their roster from within the organization for 2018-19. Even though that's the case, there are a couple of needs they could address through a professional tryout (PTO). They've gotten productivity from them in the past, with Lee Stempniak being one example in 2015-16....
New Canadiens Forward Hemsky a Massive Downgrade

New Canadiens Forward Hemsky a Massive Downgrade

July 3rd, 2017 There is no way to sugarcoat the Montreal Canadiens signing Ales Hemsky on Monday. Hemsky vs. Radulov The move, which coincided with the Dallas Stars signing away Alexander Radulov for $31.25 million over five years ($6.25 million per year), effectively means the Habs have been forced to replace Radulov in the line-up with Hemsky,...
Which Unrestricted Free Agents will the Stars Re-sign?

Which Unrestricted Free Agents will the Stars Re-sign?

March 31st, 2017 One thing is certain as the Dallas Stars' 2016-17 regular season nears the end. Changes are coming. The Stars were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs on Monday. They have completed the rare task of sandwiching two dismal seasons around a first place Western Conference finish in 2015-16. Currently, the Stars rank eleventh in the...
Preview: Stars Seek Payback Against Islanders

Preview: Stars Seek Payback Against Islanders

March 2nd, 2017 The last time the Dallas Stars and New York Islanders met, the Isles skated away with a 3-0 victory. Thursday night in Dallas, the Stars hope to even the score. The January 19 meeting in Brooklyn marked a couple of firsts: Doug Weight's debut as Islanders head coach and John Tavares' first career shorthanded goal. Tonight's contest...
Wild Situation Getting Worse, Hemsky Out Months, & More News

Wild Situation Getting Worse, Hemsky Out Months, & More News

November 1st, 2016 The Minnesota Wild's injury issues are getting worse by the day. Monday, fourth-line center Zac Dalpe underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, according to the Star Tribune. Both Dalpe and defenseman Victor Bartley are likely to hit LTIR to give the Wild some breathing room under the salary cap. They need that space so that they're able to...
Czech Republic Names Final World Cup Roster

Czech Republic Names Final World Cup Roster

May 27th, 2016 After calling the first 16 names in March, Czech Republic added another seven  players for their World Cup of Hockey lineup earlier today. The seven players are Michal Jordan, Zbynek Michalek, Jakub Nakladal, Radek Faksa, Ales Hemsky, Dmitrij Jaskin and Michal Michalek. All the added players are from NHL teams, and since Michal Kempny...
3 Keys to the Stars' Survival

3 Keys to the Stars' Survival

May 9th, 2016 The Dallas Stars enter Monday night's Game 6 in their Stanley Cup playoff series with the St. Louis Blues with the season on the line. While the stakes couldn't be higher, their focus is crystal clear: win, and fight on; lose, and the season is over. It's very simple, really. Answering the question, "How can the Stars defeat the...
5 Most Important Keys for Dallas Stars in Game 3

5 Most Important Keys for Dallas Stars in Game 3

April 18th, 2016 The Dallas Stars have passed the first test. After opening their series against the Minnesota Wild with a dominant 4-0 win, the Stars followed it up with a grinding 2-1 victory on Saturday night. Game 2 was more of a nail-biter, particularly in the final minute, but thank you Kari Lehtonen. Now with a 2-0 series lead, the...
Minnesota vs. Dallas: Three Keys for Game 2

Minnesota vs. Dallas: Three Keys for Game 2

April 16th, 2016 The Minnesota Wild knew this first-round series against the Dallas Stars was going to be a challenge, and Thursday night's game was a painful reminder of just how out of out-of-place the Wild are in this match-up. It was clear from puck drop that the Stars came to play, and the injury-ridden Wild didn't. To Minnesota's defense, three...
How a Maple Leafs Fire Sale Can Help the Stars

How a Maple Leafs Fire Sale Can Help the Stars

February 15th, 2016 If there was any doubt that the Maple Leafs were in the midst of a long-term, burn it down rebuild, those doubts were squashed with the Dion Phaneuf trade. They have a load of one-year deals remaining on the roster and the fire sale is imminent. Teams vying for a playoff spot or looking for another piece to help them contend for a...
Is Jason Spezza Being Wasted in Dallas?

Is Jason Spezza Being Wasted in Dallas?

February 4th, 2016 Jason Spezza has to be one of the more exciting players to watch in the entire NHL. Since Spezza arrived in Dallas in July of 2014, the Stars have been one of the top-scoring teams in the league. Although Spezza hasn't been the point-per-game guy that everybody saw during his long career with the Ottawa Senators, he has played a much...
The Ottawa Senators Need To Sell At The Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators Need To Sell At The Trade Deadline

January 26th, 2016 With the Ottawa Senators' win over the New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon, the Senators now sit three points out of a wild-card spot and four points out of third in the Atlantic Division. Given that at this point last season Ottawa was ten points out of a playoff spot, many fans will argue that there are plenty of reasons for optimism....
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