Posts About "Erik Gustafsson"
Habs Need to Target These Free Agent Defensemen
June 21st, 2020 The start of NHL free agency is technically July 1, but with the league moving into Phase 2 of the return, it will more than likely be pushed back to a much later date. This shouldn't stop teams like the Montreal Canadiens from looking at what free agents they should be targeting to improve their team. The Habs should also be taking...
Flames' Free Agents: Who Stays & Who Goes
April 6th, 2020 It is a strange time in the hockey world, as nobody knows if the season will resume, or if it will be canceled completely. There have been rumours that the playoffs could happen in July and August, assuming the COVID-19 pandemic slows down by then. If that is the case, it would change many things, one being free agency. Normally NHL...
Calgary Flames Have Big Brodie Decision to Make
March 4th, 2020 Despite wanting to just focus on the remainder of this season, the Calgary Flames have some interesting decisions to make this coming offseason. Many of those decisions will be made depending on how the team performs in the playoffs, assuming they are able to keep their current pace and get in. One intriguing decision will be what they...
Calgary Flames' Trade Deadline Breakdown
February 25th, 2020 With the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline coming and going, the Calgary Flames had some interesting decisions to make. Coming into the season as one of the favourites in the Western Conference after last season's 107-point showing, they have struggled to gain any type of traction this season. Calgary Flames celebrate (AP Photo/Michael...
Blackhawks’ Deadline Reactions & Game Updates
February 25th, 2020 It’s officially official. The 2020 trade deadline has come and gone, and as expected the Chicago Blackhawks have parted ways with defenseman Erik Gustafsson. It wasn't as expected, but they also said goodbye to goaltender Robin Lehner. Both players were very popular with their teammates and the fanbase. And it certainly doesn't help...
Flames Acquire Forbort from Kings, Gustafsson from Blackhawks
February 24th, 2020 The Calgary Flames — in the heat of a tight battle for a Western Conference wild card spot — have added a pair of d-men, acquiring Derek Forbort from the Los Angeles Kings for a fourth-round pick and Erik Gustaffson from the Chicago Blackhawks for a third-round...
3 Canucks' Trade Deadline Targets - Defencemen
February 23rd, 2020 Don't look now, but the trade deadline is coming up fast and the Vancouver Canucks are still a prominent team in the rumor mill. Despite making a big move earlier in the week acquiring Tyler Toffoli from the Los Angeles Kings, general manager Jim Benning is still on a mission to improve his team as the playoffs get closer and closer. So...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Bruins, Blackhawks, More
February 22nd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks might be working on a deal, there is buzz about where defenseman Zach Bogosian could end up and are the Boston Bruins still working on deals after landing a top-six winger in a trade on Friday? Canucks Trying to Land Tyson Barrie? At...
Predators' Trade Deadline Targets
February 21st, 2020 The Nashville Predators are the perfect team to break fans' hearts. High expectations heading into the season were followed by lackluster efforts that had the team on the wrong side of results on many nights. The Predators are still outside the playoffs, but just barely. With games in hand, they are set up nicely to control their...
Blackhawks' Roundtable Deadline Decisions: Gustafsson, Lehner, Crawford & More
February 21st, 2020 The NHL trade deadline is on Monday, Feb. 24, and all eyes will be on the Chicago Blackhawks and their plan of action. Based upon where they stand to date, it’s a given they won’t be buyers. So will they sell big to load up for the future? Will they simply make some minor adjustments? Will they stand pat and save their moves for the...
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Hurricanes, Jets, Golden Knights, More
February 20th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the asking price from the New York Rangers for Chris Kreider, reasons why the Winnipeg Jets haven't terminated Dustin Byfuglien's contract yet, and speculation there's a team keenly interested in Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry. Finally, are the Golden Knights looking to do more...
Lightning Still Need an Insurance Defenseman
February 19th, 2020 With the 2020 NHL trade deadline just days away, the Tampa Bay Lightning have already been big spenders. After acquiring Blake Coleman from the New Jersey Devils, the Lightning parted ways with top-prospect Nolan Foote and the first-round draft pick that they acquired from the Vancouver Canucks in the 2019 offseason. Related:...
When Do the Blackhawks Consider Trading Gustafsson?
January 31st, 2020 To make the playoffs, the Chicago Blackhawks absolutely need defenseman Erik Gustafsson and the offense he provides from the blue line. If only things were that simple, though. Gustafsson Headed Towards Free Agency Obviously they’re not. Gustafsson is a pending unrestricted free agent. As a result, the Hawks risk losing him for...
