Posts About "Brad Hunt"

Canadiens' Defense Needs Brad Hunt

May 19th, 2020 I think it's safe to say that Brad Hunt has had a long road to the NHL. A native of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Hunt spent his first four seasons playing for Bemidji State University, establishing himself as a serviceable offensive defenseman on a weaker WCHA team. Towards the end of his senior season, Hunt signed an amateur tryout...

Hurricanes Have Trade Options to Fill Hamilton Hole

January 20th, 2020 After suffering a fractured fibula on Jan. 16, Dougie Hamilton underwent surgery and will be out indefinitely. With just about two and a half months remaining in the regular season, it's safe to say that Hamilton won't return before the playoffs begin. Should the Carolina Hurricanes look to the trade market to replace him before the...

Preview: Predators Look to Widen Gap with Canucks

January 17th, 2017 The Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks look to renew rivalries after squaring off last Tuesday in Nashville. The Canucks managed to salvage a point in the contest with a last-minute goal from Brandon Sutter. They went into overtime with a chance to win the game on a 4 on 3 power play, only to let it slip away in...

Edmonton Oilers Holding Hidden Gem in Minors

December 9th, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers perpetual issues on defense are well documented and seemingly never ending. Lacking a legitimate first pairing defenseman since the departure of Chris Pronger following the 2005-06 season, the Oilers blue-line has lacked both consistency and elite skill. Numerous players have come and gone, while yet another...

Making Sense of the Oklahoma City Barons Blueline

August 28th, 2014 Last season was one of transition on the Oklahoma City Barons blueline as there was an influx of players joing the professional ranks for the first time. Defensemen Oscar Klefbom, Martin Gernat and David Musil all made their professional debuts and the team also added players like Darnell Nurse, Jordan Oesterle and Graeme Graig to...