Posts About "Devan Dubnyk"
Sharks' 2020 Offseason is Similar to Their 2015 Retooling
November 14th, 2020 The San Jose Sharks have rarely missed the playoffs, only twice since 2003-04. However, the 2019-20 season saw them miss out on the playoffs emphatically. Many fans hope this situation will be similar to 2015-16, when the team rebounded from missing the playoffs to making the Stanley Cup Final. The Sharks responded similarly in the...
By the Numbers: The Scariest 2019-20 Advanced Stats Players
October 31st, 2020 It's officially Halloween and though it might look different this year — much like how the 2019-20 NHL season and playoffs were different because of COVID-19 — one thing that remains the same is that people like a good scare. Unless you're somebody who works in advanced stats or analytics, and if that is the case, you might want...
California Hockey Will Be a Joy to Watch in a Few Seasons
October 19th, 2020 The origin of California hockey came in 1967 with the founding of the Oakland Seals, later being replaced by the California Golden Seals, and the Los Angeles Kings. After the California Golden Seals were relocated, the San Jose Sharks were added to the league in 1991. In 1993, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim became California's third NHL...
Dubnyk Could Help the Sharks' Goaltending in Many Ways
October 9th, 2020 On Monday, Oct. 5, it was confirmed that the Minnesota Wild had traded Devan Dubnyk to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the 2022 Draft. The Sharks also received Minnesota’s 2022 seventh-round pick in return. This trade has garnered a lot of attention from Sharks fans, both positively and negatively. This...
NHL Rumors: Flames, Panthers, Canadiens, Canucks, Bruins, More
October 3rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Calgary Flames might be a "wild card" team to watch this offseason. And, in saying so, what does that mean for goaltender Cam Talbot? The Florida Panthers may be changing the look of their blue line and after making a trade Friday, could have their eyes on a pending UFA defenseman....
NHL News & Rumors: Oilers, Wild, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More
August 31st, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed a depth forward and their GM has said they'll be sticking with a goaltending tandem next season. In Minnesota, could the Wild buy out Devan Dubnyk? Could the Arizona Coyotes test the market on some players to recoup lost draft picks? Finally, are the Toronto Maple Leafs...
Wild Season Review: Poor Goaltending Defined Their Regular Season
July 26th, 2020 There were not very many issues when it came to the Minnesota Wild, but the main storyline over the course of the 2019-20 season was the fact that the team had poor goaltending. Actually, it was the worst in the NHL and prevented the Wild from making any run towards a top-three spot in the division, which would have meant an automatic...
Coyotes That Got Away: Devan Dubnyk and Thomas Greiss
July 4th, 2020 During Mike Smith's tenure as the Arizona Coyotes' starting goaltender from 2011 to 2017, the club employed a long list of backup netminders. From veterans like Jason LaBarbera to young guys like Louis Domingue, we saw a lot of goaltenders take the ice in the Valley of the Sun during the previous decade. Mike Smith was outplayed by...
Wild Can Only Rely on Backup Stalock for So Long
March 4th, 2020 The only Minnesota Wild goaltending controversy is that there isn’t one. As long as backup goalie and hometown hero Alex Stalock is getting the job done, he deserves the net. Simple as that. Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise and Alex Stalock - (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) Stalock vs. Dubnyk Incumbent No. 1 Devan Dubnyk...
THW's Goalie News: Milestones in Minnesota & Week in Review
January 6th, 2020 Sunday night’s game in St. Paul between the Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames featured a pair of milestones for its starting goaltenders. Plus, we will take a look back at the week that was in the world of National Hockey League goaltending. Rittich Makes Czech History The Flames became just the fifth team this season to score...
Wild Score 3 Times in Third Period, Rally Past Avs 6-4
December 27th, 2019 DENVER — Mats Zuccarello and Victor Rask scored in a 1:17 span in the third period and the Minnesota Wild rallied past the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Friday night. Devan Dubnyk made 14 of his 40 saves in the third period for the Wild, who have taken two...
THW's Goalie News: Rask's Streak, Dubnyk's Shutout & More
December 24th, 2019 Monday night was the final day on the schedule before players and coaches head home for the Christmas break. The busy day gave us a historic streak in Boston, an emotional return in Minnesota and another win for one of the hottest netminders in the league. Plus, a little bonus stocking stuffer as we look back on two of the greatest...
Dubnyk Records Shutout as Wild Blank Flames 3-0
December 23rd, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Devan Dubnyk recorded his first shutout of the season and Joel Eriksson Ek and Luke Kunin each scored for Minnesota in the Wild’s 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Dubnyk made 22 saves in his third game, and second, start since missing extended time for a family issue. He earned wins in both of his...
