Posts About "Calvin Pickard"
Red Wings Have Farm System Decisions to Make in 2021
December 16th, 2020 As the hockey world collectively awaits further details about the 2020-21 NHL season, I cannot help but think of those individuals that have a vested interest. Specifically, signed, non-roster players that have contracts expiring in 2021. In those cases, their opportunity to make one last impression is dwindling by the day. The Red...
5 Worst Avalanche/Nordiques Draft Classes of All-Time
October 17th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques hit home runs on some of their drafts, particularly in the first round. However, not every draft turned into a pot o’ gold. In fact, the franchise managed a few stinkers, regardless of location. Here are the five worst drafts ever in franchise history. Buckle up, because this depth of bad is...
Avalanche All-Decade Team: Goaltenders
January 1st, 2020 As 2020 begins, it’s time to look back at the past decade for the Colorado Avalanche and remember players who left their mark. First up, goaltenders. The netminders feature the shortest list. However, some interesting questions came up. How do you measure which goaltenders made the grade? While there may have been bigger names on...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Best 2019-20 Offseason Signing So Far
August 19th, 2019 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Rachel Anderson, Raymond Harrison, Jake Rivard, and Tony Wolak are the muckers who makeup THW’s forechecking unit and...
Seattle’s Potential Targets: Projected UFAs
July 30th, 2019 Seattle’s Potential Targets: Familiarity With FrancisSeattle’s Potential Targets: Former ThunderbirdsSeattle’s Potential Targets: Homegrown TalentSeattle’s Potential Targets: Vegas Veterans Seattle Mock Expansion Draft: Win Now TeamSeattle Mock Expansion Draft: Built For FutureSeattle Mock Expansion Draft: Best Players...
What to Expect from Red Wings' 2019 Free Agent Signings
July 2nd, 2019 July 1st is a chaotic day for NHL general managers. It's when dozens of players become free agents, signing contracts with contenders, rebuilding teams, and middle-of-the-road clubs looking to make a deep playoff run. This year, Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman started off by signing three players: forward Valtteri Filppula,...
The Grind Line: Grading the Red Wings' Free Agent Signings
July 2nd, 2019 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Rachel Anderson and Tony Wolak are the muckers who makeup THW’s forechecking unit and sound off on Red Wings...
Red Wings Add Goaltending Depth in Calvin Pickard
July 1st, 2019 Late Sunday night, TSN’s Frank Seravilli broke news that goaltender Calvin Pickard and the Detroit Red Wings agreed to terms on a two-year contract. https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1145457771833434112 Pickard, a former 2010 second-round pick of the Colorado Avalanche, split the 2018-19 season between the...
Goaltender Waiver Party - Darling and Pickard
November 29th, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes have placed Scott Darling on waivers, while the Arizona Coyotes claimed fellow goaltender Calvin Pickard off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. Darling went on waivers Thursday with two years left on his contract beyond this ...
NHL News & Notes: Miller, Donato, Pickard & More
November 28th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, Kevan Miller will miss at least the next five weeks of action, Ryan Donato has been recalled from the AHL, Calvin Pickard has been placed on waivers and Jan Kovar has been released from his PTO with the Providence Bruins. Related: NHL News & Notes: Weber Returns, Matthews Healthy & More Miller...
Sparks Proving Dubas Was Right
November 28th, 2018 The Toronto Maple Leafs had a big offseason, one that included signing John Tavares, naming Kyle Dubas as general manager and the ongoing William Nylander contract dispute. When the season finally started, those three things set the tone for the 2018-19 season, but somehow, the backup goalie became the main subject of debate...
NHL Rumors: Laine, Krug, Leafs, Sharks, More
August 16th, 2018 In today's rumor rundown, Patrik Laine new deal with the Jets may not happen for a while, there is speculation the Oilers and Bruins might be talking trade, the Toronto Maple Leafs might waive a goaltender and the Sharks may have to enter the 2018-19 regular season making fewer changes than they would have liked. Patrik Laine Isn't In a...
Maple Leafs Re-Sign Pickard
June 20th, 2018 The Toronto Maple Leafs have come to terms on a one-year contract with restricted free agent goaltender Calvin Pickard worth $800,000, the team announced Wednesday. Pickard joined the Maple Leafs via trade after he was the first expansion pick by the Vegas Golden Knights in June...
