Posts About "David Booth"
Religion In Hockey Part One: NHL Players
May 21st, 2017 Besides being some of the best in their chosen sport, hockey players such as Jarome Iginla, Shane Doan, Mike Fisher, Cam Ward, David Booth, Wayne Gretzky and Markus Naslund have one other thing in common. Religion. When one thinks of the tough and hard-hitting sport of hockey, religion and faith are not the first two things...
David Booth to Sign KHL Deal
November 13th, 2015 Former Toronto Maple Leaf forward David Booth will reportedly be signing a contract with Admiral Vladivostok in the KHL, according to KHL News and a post on Instagram. Booth took a professional tryout contract with the Florida Panthers during training camp, but, like many veterans this summer, was ultimately released without a...
Panthers Release David Booth From PTO
September 30th, 2015 The Florida Panthers have cut veteran forward David Booth from training camp on Wednesday, according to the Miami Herald's George Richards. Richards added that Booth is "not ruling out the AHL but feels he's an NHLer." Booth spent last season playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs where he scored seven goals and six assists through...
David Booth Takes Tryout With Panthers
September 10th, 2015 Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Booth has taken a tryout with the Florida Panthers, the team announced on Wednesday. The 30-year-old winger spent his first six NHL seasons with the Cats, after they drafted him in the 2nd round (53rd overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He played 309 games in Sunrise, scoring 87 goals and...
Bargain Hunting Remaining NHL Free Agents
July 16th, 2015 We have now entered the second half of July. Most of the marquee NHL free agents have signed, and only one big fish (Cody Franson) remains without a team. Outside of a possible blockbuster trade late in the summer or prospects pushing for spots in training camp down the line, most teams have a pretty good idea of what they will look...
The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Re-Sign David Booth
June 23rd, 2015 David Booth is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He will be free to sign with any NHL team, but the Toronto Maple Leafs might still be the best choice for him. Why? Well, for the exact same reason he signed with the Maple Leafs last season. Last off-season, the Leafs signed Booth as well as players like Daniel Winnik...
David Booth: Put Me in Coach
January 5th, 2015 Into the New Year the Toronto Maple Leafs are in a slump where they have now lost seven of their last nine games. And while the team has dropped games they have all had bodies drop as well. The team has sustained injuries to key parts of their core. Centremen Peter Holland and Nazem Kadri as well as Joffrey Lupul have all succumbed to...
David Booth Set to Make Toronto Maple Leafs Debut Tonight
November 26th, 2014 David Booth Set to Make Toronto Maple Leafs Debut Tonight David Booth is set to make his Toronto Maple Leafs (11-8-2) debut tonight against the high-flying Pittsburgh Penguins (14-4-2). A broken foot suffered during the pre-season has kept Booth out of the lineup to date. Booth joined the Leafs after signing a one-year deal worth...
Can Nazem Kadri Take the Next Step?
October 16th, 2014 Many wouldn’t consider a 50-point season as a year that needs improving on. But for a former seventh overall pick and a player that expects more from himself, Nazem Kadri’s 20 goals and 30 assists in 2013-14 is nothing more than a statistical line worth improving on this season. But it’s not just his offensive output that he...
Atlantic Division Rivals: Can the Leafs Weather the Lightning Storm?
August 12th, 2014 They were supposed to have one of the league’s best scorers in 2013-14 - as they have since 2008-09 in Steven Stamkos. That was until he broke his right leg Nov. 11 against Boston. From there, general manager Steve Yzerman went to his young guys - bringing up Nikita Kucherov and Calder trophy candidates Tyler Johnson and Ondrej...
David Booth a Positive Addition for Oilers?
June 19th, 2014 With the Vancouver Canucks placing David Booth on waivers today, an interesting player is on the verge of hitting the free agent market. Interesting for reasons both good and bad, which makes the question of where he'll land a difficult one to answer. But I have a suggestion for one team which ought to be taking a close look at...
Hockey News: LA Kings Dynasty; Booth, Leino on Waivers
June 19th, 2014 Oilers captain Andrew Ference is your 2014 King Clancy award winner. What exactly is Craig MacTavish doing? Edmonton is on a mission to improve their defence. Looking at last year's blueline, it won't be a tall task. Might they be looking at say, a Brian Campbell? Honoring the dynasty-esque Los Angeles Kings. The...
Who's Next To Gamble On David Booth?
June 17th, 2014 Finished with his tenure now in Vancouver, which team will be the one to gamble on David Booth? Despite various injuries, including the reoccurring concussion trend, the 29-year-old winger is certain to find a suitor; and if that's your team, that might just be a blessing in disguise. A History of Upside & Diminishing...
