Posts About "Glen Sather"
Oilers History: The Return of Grant Fuhr
July 10th, 2019 From the moment he made his NHL debut against the Winnipeg Jets on October 14, 1981, to the Edmonton Oilers elimination in the first round of the 1989 playoffs at the hands of Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings, no goaltender had accomplished more during said period of time than Grant Fuhr. In fact, only a handful of players in the...
Glen Sather Steps Down as Rangers President
April 5th, 2019 NEW YORK — Hall of Fame executive Glen Sather is stepping down as Rangers president and transitioning to a new role as senior adviser to owner James Dolan. Sather's move comes after 19 years with the Rangers in which he served the first 15 as New York'...
NHL News & Notes: Sather, Marlies Sign Brazeau & More
April 4th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Glen Sather is transitioning roles with the New York Rangers, the Toronto Marlies have signed Justin Brazeau and the Columbus Blue Jackets recalled Adam Clendening and Alexandre Texier from the AHL. Related: NHL News & Notes: Senyshyn, Frederic, Karlsson & More Sather to Transition Away From...
Oilers History: The Importance of Jimmy Carson
December 11th, 2018 Regardless of the sport, being traded for an all-time great is never an easy thing for the player going in the other direction. With that said, being the guy who the Edmonton Oilers got in return for Wayne Gretzky is an altogether different beast. This was the hand Jimmy Carson was dealt during the summer of...
John Tavares: How I Became a New York Ranger
May 21st, 2018 What follows is a satirical account of John Tavares' experience during his upcoming contract negotiations. It is a work of fiction written in the first person as a spoof along the lines of a Players' Tribune article. My hope is that it will provide readers with an enjoyable bit of summer reading. You've been warned. Now, on with the...
Oilers History: The Importance of Ken Linseman
May 27th, 2017 After the Edmonton Oilers suffered a shocking first-round loss to the Los Angeles Kings during the 1982 playoffs, it was clear the team was missing something. The need for that “pain-in-the-ass” player who would not only willingly get his nose dirty but also be able to contribute on the score sheet was obvious. Before the 1982 -83...
