Posts About "Brendan Smith"
Trade Bait: Who The Detroit Red Wings May Be Willing To Deal
February 2nd, 2012 With the trade deadline fast approaching, the talk surrounding the Detroit Red Wings has primarily been focused on what holes they'll look to fill, and what pieces they may add for the stretch run. However, little acknowledgement has been given to the fact that you must give in order to receive, that in order to add a piece, they'll have...
Could The Detroit Red Wings And Tampa Bay Lightning Be Trade Partners?
January 27th, 2012 There's no denying the strong connections between Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman and the team he spent his entire NHL playing career with, the Detroit Red Wings, or more specifically their GM Ken Holland. After 22 seasons on the Red Wings roster, Yzerman spent an additional 3 and a half years in Detroit's front...
Trade Deadline: What Should The Oilers Do With Ales Hemsky?
January 24th, 2012 With the trade deadline coming soon and rumours flying about, the Edmonton Oilers have a decision to make. What to do with forward Ales Hemsky? While most people in the hockey world think it is all but a foregone conclusion that he will be moved, it is not a decision made so quickly or easily. Of course if GM Steve...
Is Brendan Smith The Next Great Red Wing?
November 21st, 2011 The newest face to the Red Wings lineup, Brendan Smith, perhaps didn't make the greatest impression on fans as he tried to secure himself a roster position for the 2011-12 season. During the preseason Smith was suspended for 8 games after a nasty hit to Chicago's fellow Smith, Ben. While those actions may have lowered his chances to see...
2011/12 NHL Season Predictions: Western Conference
October 12th, 2011 Western Conference // Eastern Conference I know what you're thinking: how could this be a predictions piece nearly a week into the NHL season? But, if you really think about it, most teams haven't even begun to get their legs underneath them yet. So it's still fair game in my mind to bring to you my Western Conference...
The Eager Freshmen: Not-So-Obvious Calder Candidates (Part 3)
October 3rd, 2011 In the final part of the “Not-so-obvious Calder Candidates” we take a look at three more players – one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender who have a chance at reeling in the NHL’s rookie hardware. In the opening article, Zac Dalpe, Brendan Smith and Mark Dekanich highlighted the trio of not-so-obvious Calder...
The Next Wave: Not-so-obvious Calder Candidates
September 15th, 2011 With the state of the new NHL salary cap there appears to be more emphasis on providing franchise draft picks with the opportunity to play sooner and more often. Every June, the NHL Entry Draft rolls around and organizations turn to their scouting department and General Managers to make the best possible selection for the future of the...
