Posts About "Alex Galchenyuk"
Wild's Late Streak Secures Spot in Proposed 2020 NHL Playoffs
May 27th, 2020 Since Feb. 1, the Minnesota Wild are 12-6-1. It's a short span of time, but that's a standing point percentage of .658. If the Wild had been able to maintain that points percentage over the course of the entire season, they would have been the second-ranked team in the entire Western Conference. Kevin Fiala, Minnesota Wild (Jess...
8 Years of Bergevin Has Habs Fans Divided
May 10th, 2020 Marc Bergevin is one of the most controversial and enigmatic general managers (GM) in recent Montreal Canadiens' history. So controversial in fact that he has single-handedly divided one of the most passionate fanbases in hockey. Fans either love him or hate him and there are very few in between. Montreal Canadiens general manager...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Marner, Galchenyuk & Okulov
April 16th, 2020 Because the regular season has been suspended, I’m trying to do three things in the News & Rumors posts I’m writing these days about the Toronto Maple Leafs. First, I’m including a glimpse back at the season to look at a player who had an impact on the team. Second, I’m offering a glimpse at what current Maple Leafs players...
Red Wings: 3 Free Agent Fits
March 24th, 2020 With all that's going on in the world, who knows when or if the NHL will resume its season. Recent reports suggest that the league may resume in August, award the Stanley Cup in September, and then hold a truncated offseason during October when the draft and free agency would take place. That means waiting an extra few months for...
Wild's GM Guerin Has a Pivotal To-Do List
March 24th, 2020 The surge by the Minnesota Wild down the stretch this season emphatically states that general manager Bill Guerin is not going to tear the whole thing down. However, upon taking this job he received a tangled web with some young unproven players, not a whole lot of previously drafted talent in the prospect system, and an aging core of...
3 Nasty Free Agents the Devils Should Avoid
March 14th, 2020 While the NHL announced that the 2019-20 season is temporarily suspended, hockey fans can rest assured that unrestricted free agency won’t be canceled once July arrives. There’s a chance free agency could be pushed back from its normal day of July 1, but it’s never too early to look ahead at the pool of available players to find...
Penguins' 2019-20 Trade Grades - How'd They Do?
February 24th, 2020 While the Pittsburgh Penguins weren't quite as active as usual on the trade market this season, the team still made a big splash that everyone expected. General manager Jim Rutherford had his eyes locked in on his prize and he finally made a deal to acquire Jason Zucker. Aside from that, the Penguins made a handful of small trades...
Wild Have More Pieces to Sell
February 12th, 2020 After a blockbuster deal that sent Jason Zucker to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has made his expectations clear to his roster: “I can promise you this: If there is quit, there will be more trades,” Guerin said after acquiring Alex Galchenyuk, prospect Calen Addison and a lottery-protected...
Wild Get Full Value for Zucker in Unnecessary Trade
February 11th, 2020 General manager Bill Guerin certainly got the Minnesota Wild’s money back and then some by trading forward Jason Zucker, a second-round pick back in the day. That’s the way Wild fans have to look at Zucker, because otherwise it’s hard to see it as a win. Zucker to the Penguins In Zucker, the Wild have given the Pittsburgh...
Penguins Make Big Splash with Zucker
February 11th, 2020 When general manager Jim Rutherford wants a player, he'll find a way to get him. Every time. After what felt like an eternity of rumors, the Pittsburgh Penguins have finally landed Jason Zucker. In exchange, the team sent Alex Galchenyuk, defensive prospect Calen Addison, and a 2020 first-round pick to the Minnesota Wild....
Wild Trade Zucker to Penguins
February 10th, 2020 The Minnesota Wild have traded forward Jason Zucker to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Alex Galchenyuk, a conditional 2020 first-round draft pick and prospect Calen Addison, according to Bob McKenzie. The 2020 first-round pick could be moved to 2021 if the Penguins fail to make the postseason this...
Lightning: 2 Low-Risk Deadline Additions
February 2nd, 2020 With the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline fast approaching, the Tampa Bay Lightning likely find themselves as buyers for the third straight year. With the team going 9-2-1 in January, they put themselves in a prime position to make a run at the playoffs and attempt to avenge their collapse one year ago. While they already have a strong roster...
Penguins Have Big Free Agency Decisions to Make
January 29th, 2020 The trade deadline is fast approaching, and with Marcus Pettersson signing a deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Penguins, it is a good time to look at the rest of the upcoming free agents and decide what their futures might hold. As of Jan. 28, the Penguins have eight players in the final year of their contracts. Let’s evaluate them...
