Posts About "Erik Karlsson"
Sharks Having Plenty to Be Thankful for This Year
November 12th, 2020 As we head into November and the season of Thanksgiving, it is usually that time for us where we sit back and reflect on what things we are thankful for. However, the coming of the season got me thinking, "what would the San Jose Sharks be thankful for?" Here are a few things that make the list. No Lack of Prospects in the...
Sharks Still Have An Elite Player in Erik Karlsson
September 29th, 2020 Hockey media everywhere has been critical of Erik Karlsson—and the $11.5 million contract the San Jose Sharks signed him to—ever since his first full season in California. Traded from the Ottawa Senators in September of the 2017–18 season, his sheer point output has taken a dip since joining the Sharks. In the 2015-16 season,...
Ottawa Senators' Best All-Time
September 25th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators have had a number of franchise faces since their inception in 1992. Many fans ask common questions about their teams as to whom would be their prospective best players of all-time. Naming a group of Senators players was an interesting exercise in examining what defines "The Best". I assembled a list of four...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 13
September 13th, 2020 Sept. 13 has been a huge date on the international stage as Canada and the Soviet Union battled each other numerous times. Some of the biggest names in National Hockey League history had the honor of playing for their country on this date. Also, an impressive Hall of Fame class inducted and a superstar blueliner is traded across the...
Ranking NHL Teams By Defencemen
September 7th, 2020 Ranking NHL Teams By GoaltendersRanking NHL Teams By Forwards Ranking a defence core is difficult especially after a season has been completed. Some teams have underachieved despite having star defencemen on their roster and some have gone a long way because of the depth throughout their lineup. So I have endeavored to look at...
Ottawa Senators' 2008 Draft Review
September 7th, 2020 In 2007, the Ottawa Senators appeared in their very first Stanley Cup Final. Although they lost in five games to the bruising Anaheim Ducks, it was the best the modern franchise had ever done and they were poised to repeat as dominant forces in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the team slumped, despite changing very little of...
Predators' 3 Best & Worst Trades All-Time
August 28th, 2020 David Poile has had a long career in the NHL, including stints as the Atlanta/Calgary Flames assistant general manager, 15 years as the Washington Capitals general manager from 1982-1997, and has been the Nashville Predators only general manager since their inception into the league in 1998. Over his time in the league, he has become...
They Wore It Once: Senators Players and Their Unique Numbers
July 20th, 2020 In the early days of the NHL, a player's number was a status symbol. The higher the number, the more important you were to the team. Goalies were given number 1, then the defence got numbers 2 to 6, and the team's top forwards usually ranged from 7 into the low teens. Depth players would find themselves with numbers in the 20s and the...
Last Ottawa Senator to Win Each NHL Award
July 20th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators have enjoyed some success at the NHL Awards, with some franchise icons taking home hardware. While the team has lacked pure talent over the last few seasons, the players have been able to show qualities that go beyond hockey. With the award season upon us, here are the Senators who have most recently won each NHL...
Sharks Need More Defense for Burns & Karlsson
July 6th, 2020 The San Jose Sharks have two of the best defensemen in the league, or at least two defensemen who used to be elite in Erik Karlsson and Brent Burns. The 35-year-old Burns is under contract for another five years at $8 million per year and the 30-year-old Karlsson for another seven years at $11.5 million per. Erik Karlsson, San Jose...
Karlsson and the 2017 Playoffs: A Performance for the Ages
April 22nd, 2020 Every NHL season is filled with “feel-good” stories. From individual moments of sheer brilliance to tear-jerking fan interactions or simply a team having a mesmerizing season, these moments make up the dynamic and beautiful game of hockey. During his tenure with the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson’s moment came during the 2017...
Senators Who Need Jerseys Retired After Phillips
March 25th, 2020 With only two jerseys retired in the history of the revived Ottawa Senators, there could stand to be some new additions. It could take some time, though. Defenseman Chris Phillips’ No. 4 jersey just got retired alongside long-time captain Daniel Alfredsson's (No. 11). Admittedly few others come close to matching their contributions...
Top 5 Sharks Trades Under Doug Wilson
March 12th, 2020 The San Jose Sharks have made a lot of great trades since Doug Wilson became the general manager in 2003. Wilson has an incredible ability to make magic happen with other general managers. From acquiring the legendary Joe Thornton to winning the Erik Karlsson free agency race, Wilson is truly the trade extraordinaire. Here are some of...
