Posts About "Brandon Saad"
Saad Strengthens Already Dangerous Avalanche Roster
December 27th, 2020 The trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen already strike fear in the hearts of goaltenders, defensemen, and general managers throughout the NHL. But another monster may be lurking underneath the surface of the Colorado Avalanche’s high-flying top line. Adding veteran Brandon Saad, the potential for a second...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Bruins, More
November 23rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are moving one of their defensemen who is playing overseas. Meanwhile, newly-acquired forward Brandon Saad is interested in signing an extension with the Colorado Avalanche, but are the Avs interested in re-signing him? In Toronto, what's the one trade the Maple Leafs might still be on...
NHL Rumors; Avalanche, Jets, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, More
November 15th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors, without having played a single game for the Colorado Avalanche, forward Brandon Saad is already saying he'd like to stick around long-term. Fans in Winnipeg have spoken when it comes to Patrik Laine and their opinion is a bit surprising. The Pittsburgh Penguins have decided where they are going to deploy Kasperi...
NHL Players Set to Have Bounce Back 2020-21 Seasons in New Cities
October 26th, 2020 This NHL offseason has been unorthodox compared to previous ones. Not only did free agency open later than expected, but the flat cap has decreased the market value of many UFAs. These unique circumstances have made this free agency period more entertaining and with many significant moves being made by teams that need to meet the salary...
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Saad, Strome, Byram & More
October 14th, 2020 The last couple of days in the Chicago Blackhawks' world have been busy. With the departures of Brandon Saad and Corey Crawford, fans are starting to get a better picture of what the Hawks' roster could look like at the season opener. The team added a couple of new faces and the speculation behind the moves has been red hot. Here is the...
Avalanche Victorious in Saad-for-Zadorov Swap
October 13th, 2020 The free agency signing period in the NHL is always fascinating, with big-name signings, trades, salary dumps, and the like. 2020 Free Agency has been no different, despite the fact that it began more than three months later than the normal July 1 start date. The Colorado Avalanche and general manager Joe Sakic vowed to be quiet...
Blackhawks’ Roundtable: Goalies, Rebuilding & the Saad Trade
October 13th, 2020 It’s safe to say we here in Chicago Blackhawks’ land are a bit befuddled with the recent moves made by the organization. Two-time Stanley Cup winners Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad are no longer with the team. This would usually denote a tear-down and rebuild. Yet the Blackhawks instead traded Saad for an established defenseman...
Early Blackhawks’ Lineup Projections for 2020-21
September 22nd, 2020 As we head towards the end of September in this crazy year of 2020, we’re still awaiting the recipient of the Stanley Cup. Nevertheless, it’s just a few short months until the 2020-21 NHL season is set to begin on Dec. 1. The Chicago Blackhawks currently have limited options for roster changes based on some heavy contracts, and the...
Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Kuemper Inquiries, Trading Saad, Fans Choice Awards
September 18th, 2020 It may be the offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks and most of the league, but it’s a short offseason after all. The Stanley Cup Final is set to start this weekend, with the NHL Draft slated for Oct. 6 and 7 and free agency period starting Oct. 9. These later dates are just around the corner. That being said, the news and rumors keep...
Blackhawks' Roundtable: Season Reflection, Who Stays, Who Goes?
September 6th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks have officially embraced the offseason, and we here at The Hockey Writers are forced to do the same. The 2019-20 season was quite the rollercoaster ride. But it culminated in a playoff run, albeit a short one. While the last teams standing fight it out in their respective playoff bubbles, most of the league is...
Devils' Trading Partners: Blackhawks Offer Defensive Help
August 19th, 2020 With the offseason approaching, it's worth taking a looking at what the New Jersey Devils may do with all their cap space. The NHL salary cap will remain flat, at $81.5 million, due to revenue loss from COVID-19. That will put some teams in a bind, but not the Devils, who'll have over $26 million in cap space to use and improve...
Best Blackhawks' Draft Picks: 2010 to Present
June 28th, 2020 This is the second piece in a two-part series looking back on the Chicago Blackhawks' best draft picks in the last two decades. The first column highlighted 10 players that were drafted from 2002 to 2009, with three different general managers calling the shots. But Stan Bowman took over in July of 2009, right after that year's draft....
Blackhawks’ Roundtable: McDonough, Playoffs & More
May 25th, 2020 Hello Chicago Blackhawks’ fans, and welcome to our May roundtable! It’s been a crazy (albeit slow) couple of months with COVID-19 and the NHL pause, but lately there have been some interesting developments. So let’s dive in! Today our team of Meghan Dillon, Greg Boysen, Brooke LoFurno, and Gail Kauchak are ready to discuss a...
