Posts About "Craig Patrick"

Shero's Toughest Decision Yet Looms on Post-Olympic Horizon

Shero's Toughest Decision Yet Looms on Post-Olympic Horizon

January 28th, 2014 Former Pittsburgh Penguins GM Craig Patrick did it in 1991, and then again in 1992. Current Pens GM Ray Shero did it 2012. They made very difficult decisions to trade away very good players for the betterment of their team. And unless Shero pulls the trigger on a blockbuster prior to February 7th (the NHL's Olympic roster...

Blue Jackets Beat: Davidson On Board, Fehr & Bettman Blustering

As has been rumored for awhile, and discussed at greater length here and here, the Blue Jackets have now confirmed that John Davidson has been hired to assume the post of President, Hockey Operations.    The Columbus Dispatch broke the news late last night, and other outlets ran with it this morning until the club issued...

Blue Jackets Beat: Fans, Falcons & Davidson

As the off-season unfortunately lingers far longer than anyone hoped, we'll be keeping tabs on the developments in Columbus, as well as some of the overall issues affecting the club and the game.  Blue Jackets Beat will be my vehicle for these overall updates.  While we all hope for some more on-ice new in the near future, there are...
Ray Shero Celebrates Five Years on the Job

Ray Shero Celebrates Five Years on the Job

May 25th, 2011 May 25th. It's a big day for the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise. Twenty years ago today Jaromir Jagr was mumbling about Elvis while the city of Pittsburgh was in a frenzy celebrating their team's first Stanley Cup.  On the ice, Mario Lemieux was the driving force behind that 1990-91 Championship. Five years ago - this time as team...
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