Posts tagged with "Brian Boyle"
New Jersey Devils: 2017-18 Bold Prediction
August 8th, 2017 Throughout August, The Hockey Writers will be releasing a series of bold predictions. Team by team, this series will take shape as we look at some of the more questionable possibilities that could come into fruition during the 2017-18 season. Up next in this season’s offseason predictions are the New Jersey Devils and their newest...
Is Moore a Worthy Replacement for Boyle?
July 26th, 2017 Losing Brian Boyle in free agency was a big loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Although he was only with the team for a short time, Boyle gave everyone confidence in the fourth line. He could win those crucial defensive-zone faceoffs and kill penalties, and he made full use of his 6-foot-7 frame every shift. But now he's playing for the...
What Are the Devils Doing?
July 2nd, 2017 NHL free agency has finally arrived and a lot of names have already switched teams. Justin Williams returned to the Carolina Hurricanes, Karl Alzner went to the Montreal Canadiens and Kevin Shattenkirk opted to pass over the New Jersey Devils and sign with the New York Rangers. Shattenkirk signing with the Rangers was a real sting to...
Devils Sign Brian Boyle
July 1st, 2017 The New Jersey Devils signed unrestricted free agent Brian Boyle to a two-year, $5.1 million contract, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/881179387659526144 The 32-year-old brings a strong veteran presence to a Devils' locker room that will be missing Michael Cammalleri and Devante...
Boston Bruins Free Agent Targets
July 1st, 2017 The Boston Bruins' number-one priority this offseason should be re-signing restricted free agent David Pastrnak to the contract he rightfully deserves. But what about after that? July 1 is fastly approaching and general manager Don Sweeney needs to come to a decision on what he wants to do before then. This year's group of free agents is...
Oilers' Free Agency Needs
July 1st, 2017 As of June 25, all NHL teams could begin having conversations with pending free agents and attempt to lure them to their franchises. Teams won't be able to officially sign any players until free agency opens at noon on July 1. During this time, the Edmonton Oilers likely won't be pursuing any of the bigger names on the market, but they...
