Posts About "Bob McKenzie"
Ryan O'Reilly: Sabres Problem or Solution?
May 18th, 2018 It’s hard to imagine there could be greater divide over a single player on the Buffalo Sabres roster more than Robin Lehner. But, times have changed. Move over Robin -- it’s Ryan O’Reilly’s turn. After O'Reilly’s comments at locker room cleanout day that he’d “lost passion for the game at times this year,” he’s...
Lightning Passed First 'Test', but Many More Follow
November 2nd, 2016 If Tuesday night's game against the New York Islanders was a test, the Tampa Bay Lightning certainly passed. After dropping the team's third straight game on Sunday — a 6-1 loss dominated by the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden — head coach Jon Cooper called how the Lightning would respond "a test" just nine games...
Offer Sheets Could Be Coming Kucherov’s Way
October 6th, 2016 When we look at the history of teams offering restricted free agents (RFAs) offer sheets, in hopes of plucking players from another team, we can see that the practice is a rarity in today’s NHL. Whether it's because of the compensation a team must pay for essentially stealing a player, or because of the hardships of the salary cap...
Bob McKenzie on RFA's, Youth, Drafts & Salary Cap: Audio
October 5th, 2016 TSN Insider Bob McKenzie joined us on Wednesday morning for an exclusive one-on-one interview. With opening night just seven days away, we wanted to get you ready for the start of the season from an insider's perspective. There is no shortage of storylines to follow. McKenzie took to Twitter detailing the state of the RFA's. We...
The Next Ones 2016 NHL Draft Final Rankings
June 17th, 2016 The 2016 NHL Entry Draft Class The 2016 NHL entry draft class is a fascinating one. Even beyond the phenomenal future franchise centreman Auston Powers Matthews and the Fabulous Finns (Patrik Laine and Jesse Puljujarvi), this talent-laden draft has some potentially franchise-altering players available. Is it 2003 good? That’s...
NHL Draft Rankings: The Next Ones February Edition
February 22nd, 2016 Auston "Powers" Matthews is not without contenders for the first overall slot in The Next Ones NHL Draft Rankings. But he is still on top. Two talented towering Finnish forwards are looking over each of his shoulders. Jesse Puljujarvi and Patrik Laine are now household names after their exceptional World Juniors performances. This...
15 Twitter Accounts Every Hockey Fan Must Follow
February 9th, 2016 Twitter has become the go-to place for up-to-the-minute news across the world, not only for world events but also for the sports community. Below is the list of 15 must-follow accounts for hockey fans that enjoy breaking news as much as sharing laughs. News and Insight Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) From the entry draft, to free...
Francis, Kurri, McKenzie Join Hall of Fame Committee
December 1st, 2015 The Hockey Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday that Carolina Hurricanes general manager and 2005 inductee Ron Francis, KHL Jokerit general manager and 2001 inductee Jari Kurri and 2015 inductee Bob McKenzie will join the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee. The trio will replace outgoing members Mike "Doc" Emmerick, 1992 inductee...
Rich Peverley Holding Out Hope For a Comeback
May 15th, 2015 March 10th 2014 was a night Stars' fans won't soon forget. It was a surreal scene. The Stars were playing the Columbus Blue Jackets and play was prematurely stopped at 6:20 of the 1st period with Columbus leading 1-0. Stars forward Rich Peverley had collapsed on the team's bench. Coach Lindy Ruff and others rushed to carry...
Andrej Sekera for Rent, First Month's Deposit Required
February 11th, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com Andrej Sekera of the Carolina Hurricanes is apparently for rent. So says Bob McKenzie of TSN: https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/565308727784648705 I have mixed emotions about Sekera possibly leaving the Hurricanes. I like him quite a bit. He and Justin Faulk play well together. He is a...
Hockey Confidential: Inside Stories From People Inside the Game
January 21st, 2015 For years, TSN's Bob McKenzie has been one of the leading voices in hockey broadcasting. Since Twitter's heist of traditional sports media, McKenzie's reach has expanded beyond Canada and to the rest of the hockey world. With nearly 900,000 followers, McKenzie's Twitter is more popular than any in hockey media, trumping even the official...
Bob McKenzie Becomes Overnight Hero In Islanders Country
November 20th, 2014 By saying six simple words in his retort to Mike Milbury last night, Bob McKenzie instantly endeared himself to New York Islanders fans. Milbury - who at the time was musing about Brendan Shanahan being able to skip coaching and GM duties to get to the Maple Leafs' presidency - has long been reviled by Islanders fans, but McKenzie gave...
2014 NHL Draft Rankings: The Next Ones Final Top 210
June 21st, 2014 Hockey Bloodlines in the "City of Brotherly Love" Draft The City of Brotherly Love will soon be hosting the 2014 instalment of the NHL entry draft. This nickname of Philadelphia is fitting for this draft as this class presents perhaps more hockey bloodlines than we have ever seen in a draft. Reinhart, Nylander, Ritchie, Kapanen,...
