Posts About "Doug Gilmour"
St. Louis Blues With 100 Point Seasons
February 3rd, 2020 The St. Louis Blues have arguably reached the pinnacle of their franchise in the last few seasons, winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in 2019. Even so, while they may not be the NHL's most storied franchise, they have had some great players come through the Gateway City, either for most of a career (like Brett Hull) or for part...
7 Worst Flames Trades Ever
December 29th, 2019 In the National Hockey League, making trades is simultaneously an art, a science and a task in intelligent asset management. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have had several general managers that were quite good at the art of the deal – notably the legendary "Trader Cliff" Fletcher. But at the same time, the Flames have had...
The Worst Trades in NHL History
December 23rd, 2019 Every NHL general manager wants to succeed. They want to build a roster that competes night in and night out. They want to win and raise the Stanley Cup. To that goal, they make trades to improve their respective squads. On most occasions, trades in the NHL work out well - both teams improve following the arrival of a new player(s)...
Maple Leafs' 5 Most Memorable Debuts
December 5th, 2019 Despite finishing eighth overall with 100 points last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office decided to shake things up, leading to huge roster changes in the last three months. With several notable trades, signings, and internal promotions (plus injuries), only seven players who suited up for the Maple Leafs on opening night in...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Hyman, Gilmour & Prospects
November 2nd, 2019 It hasn’t gone that well for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but help is on the way. Captain John Tavares is likely to play this Saturday night. However, it seems when someone comes back, someone else leaves. Stalwart defenseman Jake Muzzin will miss Saturday’s game. The Maple Leafs play in Philadelphia on Saturday against the Flyers,...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Gardiner, Marleau, Gilmour, Prospects
August 27th, 2019 Another day went by without news regarding the Mitch Marner negotiations. That said, there are news items and a number of rumors seem to be floating around the Toronto Maple Leafs. In this post, I will recap what I’m reading and hearing about the team. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Gardiner, Kerfoot, Rielly,...
