Posts About "Alexei Ponikarovsky"
Maple Leafs' Recent Dealings With the Red Wings
April 6th, 2018 They are just hours away from each other and divisional rivals at that, but throughout the years the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings have also dealt with each other when it comes to trading players. While it’s been a while since the two teams have engaged in talks - Mar. 1998 to be exact - there have been a number of moves...
Worst Moves in Recent Jets History
January 28th, 2015 Previously, we took a look at the best moves that the Winnipeg Jets and general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff have made since the team returned to the NHL in 2011. So, obviously, it's only right to look at the other side of the spectrum with the worst moves the team has made since coming back. From some poor free agent signings to a...
Are the New Jersey Devils Ready For the Stretch Run?
April 4th, 2013 The 2013 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and the defending Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Devils basically stood pat, only acquiring former-Devil Steve Sullivan from the Phoenix Coyotes for a 7th round draft pick in 2014. Currently the Devils are clinging to a playoff spot as the regular season enters it’s final 24...
Women In Hockey: Sign Of The Times
March 26th, 2013 Part 1: Sign Of The Times Part 2: Heading To The Quiet Room An Introduction To Women In Hockey......... =================================================== Women in hockey is something you have heard before I am sure. There have been stereotypes that have been used over and over again. This...
New Jersey Devils Acquire Alexei Ponikarovsky...Again
February 16th, 2013 With his New Jersey Devils off to a fast start in 2013 (9-2-3), GM Lou Lamoriello is already bolstering his lineup as his team looks to repeat as Eastern Conference champions. With Dainius Zubrus sidelined until possibly the last week of the regular season, Lamoriello brought Alexei Ponikarovsky back to the Devils for a second tour of...
With Parise Gone, Should the Devils Trade Travis Zajac?
July 5th, 2012 With Zach Parise taking his talents to the Twin Cities, the New Jersey Devils now find themselves asking, 'How do we replace Parise's offense and his presence on the team?' Despite the bleak outlook amongst the team's fans, GM Lou Lamoriello still has a myriad of options to improve the reigning Eastern Conference Champions. First and...
Where Do the New Jersey Devils Go From Here?
June 15th, 2012 It can be devastating to come two wins short of hockey's ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup, and that's where the New Jersey Devils find themselves as they head into this offseason. Questions are abound in Newark as GM Lou Lamoriello faces some major questions regarding some important pieces of his franchise. Martin Brodeur, Zach Parise...
How Do the Devils Spell Clutch? Ponikarovsky
May 27th, 2012 When the New Jersey Devils acquired Alexei Ponikarovsky from the Carolina Hurricanes on January 20 they knew they were getting a big guy (6'4", 225 lbs), and also adding more depth to solidify their four lines. What I'm sure not even GM Lou Lamoriello knew was how the 32-year-old would respond in the postseason, because coming into this...
Johan 'Moose' Hedberg Finally Gets a Shot at the Cup
May 26th, 2012 Johan Hedberg has played in only one playoff game this year, not even a whole game, but his value to the New Jersey Devils goes deeper than that. Whether it was helping New Jersey's Swedish youngsters (Adam Larsson, Jacob Josefson) adapt to the NHL lifestyle or sharing tips and advice with his net-partner Martin Brodeur, Hedberg has been...
Top 10 International Hockey Videos
May 23rd, 2012 If there is anything I enjoy about hockey more than anything, it is the fact that it has become a worldwide sport. The IIHF has nearly 80 member nations on six continents and there is every reason to believe that number will continue to grow as the love of the game continues to intensify. There are many talented players around the...
Toronto Maple Leafs: Not All The Leafs Have Fallen
May 15th, 2012 Since the NHL lockout, The Toronto Maple Leafs have been more recognized for their play on the the links than they are for their time around the rinks in the month of May. In fact for the past 7 years, the Leafs have failed to qualify for the post season. Brian Burke is trying to change that, but as we approach the middle of...
Lou Lamoriello's Fingerprints All Over Devils Victory, As Usual
May 10th, 2012 Despite his substantial success, New Jersey Devils President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello has taken his share of criticism since taking over the organization in 1987. Lamoriello, for better or worse (and there isn't really much a fan of the team can complain about regarding his tenure) has, as a famous New Jersey boy once said, did it...
Undead Devils Dominate, Eliminate Flyers in 5
May 8th, 2012 Even the biggest fan of the New Jersey Devils didn't see this one coming. Led by balanced scoring, timely goaltending and an unwillingness to retaliate the Undead Devils steamrolled the Philadelphia Flyers -- winning four straight games, despite surrendering the opening goal in each of those victories. The Flyers managed only 11 goals...
