Posts About "Alex Pietrangelo"
The Golden Knights' Wild Road of Bringing Pietrangelo to Vegas
October 13th, 2020 The Vegas Golden Knights entered the free agency period with multiple questions surrounding them. The main one dealt with how they were going to be salary cap compliant after signing Robin Lehner to a five-year contract extension. However, despite the multiple limitations they had going into “Free Agent Frenzy,” the Golden Knights...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Pietrangelo, Gardiner, Mikheyev & More
October 13th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at some of the Maple Leafs who have recently landed with new teams and I’ll take a look at two things the team must do in regard to Ilya Mikheyev and Travis Dermott. Item One: Alex Pietrangelo Rumors Put to Bed in Sin City Thankfully, this might be my...
Golden Knights Sign Alex Pietrangelo to 7-Year Deal
October 12th, 2020 A huge domino has fallen as Alex Pietrangelo - who was considered to be not only the best defenseman available in free agency but possibly the best player in general - has signed with the Vegas Golden Knights. After days of speculation connecting the defender to the Golden Knights, a deal finally came to fruition Monday...
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Pietrangelo, Hall, More
October 11th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is news that the Chicago Blackhawks core leadership group is unhappy with some of the recent changes. In Edmonton, newly acquired defenseman Tyson Barrie said he got a call from a special someone convincing him to sign, and the Maple Leafs made moves on Saturday, but probably aren't done. Finally,...
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Canucks, Pietrangelo, Hall, Chara, Barrie...
October 10th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are a few big names that haven't come off the board following day one of NHL free agency. Where do they stand as far as their potential to sign with some of the rumored favorites? What will Alex Pietrangelo do now that St. Louis has moved on without him? Where does Taylor Hall sit with his...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Malgin, Pietrangelo & More
October 3rd, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share a recent team signing – Denis Malgin – and I’ll take a look at defensemen who might be able to help the Maple Leafs fix some of the issues on the back end. Related: Maple Leafs Pietrangelo Rumors: Are We Being Played? Anyone who’s read my recent posts...
Blues Lose Cup Contention If Pietrangelo Leaves
September 29th, 2020 With just over a week to go before the NHL's free agency period begins, the biggest fish on the market, St. Louis Blues captain and cornerstone right-handed defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, remains unsigned. That means that as seconds tick off the clock, general manager Doug Armstrong has less and less time to re-sign the first-ever player...
Flames Should Pursue a Pietrangelo Deal
September 29th, 2020 Last Tuesday, well-known insider Pierre LeBrun appeared on TSN and suggested that the Calgary Flames are among the top contenders to sign defenceman Alex Pietrangelo once free agency begins, along with the Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs. This has Flames fans tuning in since the option hadn't been considered or talked...
Maple Leafs Pietrangelo Rumors: Are We Being Played?
September 27th, 2020 As all Toronto Maple Leafs fans know by now, the team is interested in signing St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo. As well, we’ve heard that although the Blues remain interested in the great right-shot defenseman they’ve told Pietrangelo to go test the waters – speak to other teams. Related: Maple Leafs Rumors:...
Which Maple Leafs Are Truly "Untouchable?": Where Morgan Rielly Fits
September 27th, 2020 As the Toronto Maple Leafs try to navigate this offseason and dance around with the idea of adding Alex Pietrangelo or another big fish that could improve their blue line situation, doing so won't come without sacrifice. There's no realistic way for GM Kyle Dubas to open up the cap space he needs without moving other pieces. In a...
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Golden Knights, Blue Jackets, Oilers, More
September 26th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news the San Jose Sharks have three pretty serious questions to answer. Meanwhile, there is talk Alex Pietrangelo might have eyes on a particular team in free agency and it's not the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Edmonton Oilers have decided not to buy out anyone and a long-time Nashville Predator is...
The Avalanche Need to Pursue Pietrangelo Despite Strong Blue Line
September 24th, 2020 With the news that the St. Louis Blues have broken off extension talks with their star blueliner and captain Alex Pietrangelo, NHL general managers have taken notice, and rightfully so. The need for a right shooting defenseman is plentiful and it would be hard not to make a play to acquire one of the best in the league if he is made...
NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Blues, More
September 24th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is news on the Edmonton Oilers having a potential logjam at right wing and there could be a potential trade in the works. Could the St. Louis Blues do a sign-and-trade deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs or another team for Alex Pietrangelo? Did the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins proposed...
