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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, Sharks, Oilers, Blackhawks, More
January 12th, 2021 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Vancouver Canucks inking a deal with Travis Hamonic. Meanwhile, In Toronto, the Maple Leafs have decided to give a new defenseman a bit more time before throwing him into game action. In San Jose, there is uncertainty surrounding forward Evander Kane. Finally, who was the top player in...
Best & Worst Trades in Winnipeg Jets' History
December 27th, 2020 The Winnipeg Jets, both 1.0 and current versions, have made plenty of trades. Some were downright steals, while others were total flops. Here's a look at some of both categories, in chronological order. Trades the Jets Won Acquiring Big-Time Blue-Liner Carlyle — March 5, 1984 Late in the 1983-84 season, the Jets acquired...
Reaves & Kane Re-Ignite Golden Knights and Sharks Rivalry
December 2nd, 2020 Who would've thought that an exhibition boxing match between a YouTube personality and a former NBA star would light a fire under one of hockey's most bitter current rivalries? It appears that there remains such ill will between the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks that some playful social media chatter over a meaningless bout...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Hoffman, Duclair, Kane, More
November 29th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is talk from one former NHL GM and current analyst about how effective Joe Thornton will actually be in Toronto. Meanwhile, in Montreal, associate coach Kirk Muller is talking about expected improvements to the Canadiens power play. There are updates on free agent forward Mike Hoffman and Anthony...
Sharks' Winger Depth Still Needs Some Work
November 28th, 2020 As mentioned in a prior article, the San Jose Sharks' depth at center lacks depth and consistency. However, the wing depth has plenty of younger options, mixed with consistent NHLers. In fact, three of the top four wingers are under 25 years old. Not included in this assessment are players such as Noah Gregor or Alex True, who are...
8 Former Thrashers Still Active in the NHL
November 3rd, 2020 Unlike the common bird itself, former Atlanta Thrashers are a fading breed. There are just eight former Thrashers left in the NHL, with only six having teams currently. Here's a look at each of them, in alphabetical order, and what they've done since leaving the Peach State. Note: This list does not include former-Winnipeg...
3 Sharks in Line to Assume Thornton's 'A'
November 3rd, 2020 Joe Thornton is likely considered the best player in San Jose Sharks' history. Thornton tallied 1,055 points in 1,104 games with San Jose. He won the Art Ross Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy in his first season, and has over 100 playoff points. He played 15 years with the team, meaning he has been part of the organization for over half...
7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien
July 28th, 2020 At 35 years old, Dustin Byfuglien has been an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became the Jets). It's hard to overlook the significance of his presence given his size, grit, and skill. Related: Chicago Blackhawks Logo History His role in...
Top 5 Vancouver Giants to Make It to the NHL
June 9th, 2020 Over the Vancouver Giants' 16-season history, many of their players have been drafted by NHL teams. Not all of them have been successful once they got there (if they got there at all), but there have been a select few that have shone brightly. So without further ado, let's begin the countdown of the top five Giants' alumni to realize...
Sharks' Kane Suspended Three Games for Elbowing Jets' Pionk
February 15th, 2020 The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended San Jose Sharks' forward Evander Kane three games for elbowing Winnipeg Jets' defensman Neal Pionk. Incident Occurred Friday The play in question occurred in the third period of the Sharks' 3-2 win at Bell MTS Place last night. Kane, who had been repeatedly targeting and...
Meier Records Two Goals and an Assist as Sharks Double up Oilers 6-3
February 7th, 2020 EDMONTON — Timo Meier had two goals and an assist as the San Jose Sharks battled back for a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Evander Kane, Maxim Letunov, Stefan Noesen and Kevin Labanc also scored for the Sharks (24-27-4) who have won ...
Sharks' Evander Kane Fined $5,000 for Elbowing
December 4th, 2019 SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been fined $5,000 for elbowing Washington defenceman Radko Gudas. Kane was fined the maximum amount under the collective bargaining agreement Wednesday for his hit the previous night against Gudas. San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (Stan Szeto-USA TODAY...
Sharks & Golden Knights: The NHL’s Newest Rivalry
November 27th, 2019 The hatred between the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights is shaping up to be one of the most brutally intense rivalries within recent hockey history. Quite simply put, these two division rivals cannot stand one another. Now when you look at other rivalries that currently exist throughout the league, matchups like the Toronto...
