Posts About "Jamie Oleksiak"
3 UFA Defensemen the Red Wings Should Target in 2021
December 4th, 2020 It is only December, and most years, it'd be taboo to begin exploring the group of unrestricted free agents available next offseason. However, nothing in 2020 has been norma,l so I am going to hope that Detroit Red Wing fans allow me to look toward the group of upcoming defensemen that will reach UFA status in 2021. As my esteemed...
Golden Knights Trade Targets for 2020-21
November 27th, 2020 The Vegas Golden Knights, whose history has been generally short, seeing as they entered the league in 2017-18, have quickly become a model for what a consistent franchise should look like. Multiple players scoring 40 plus points per season, a pair of first-place finishes in the Pacific Division and, most importantly, making the...
Stars' Jamie Oleksiak: Big Rig's Big Value
October 29th, 2020 Jamie Oleksiak has become a star defender for the Dallas Stars and played a big role on the defensive end during the postseason. Oleksiak was initially drafted by the Stars 14th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Following being drafted, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Stars. He was then assigned to play with...
Oleksiak the Unlikely Hero As Stars Even Series
August 14th, 2020 Despite looking lethargic for most of Game 1, the Dallas Stars turned the tables and looked like a top-tier playoff team (at times) in Game 2 of their opening-round series against the Calgary Flames, and it was just enough to come away with a wild 5-4 win to even the series. The Stars raced out to a 4-2 lead heading into the third...
Stars Being Tested by Honka Trade Request
September 15th, 2019 Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is likely to get at least a few offers for disgruntled defenseman Julius Honka. After all, many teams are in need of a right-handed, puck-moving defenseman. A lack of demand is not the problem. What is, however, is how the Stars are one of them. Honka's Star Has Fallen Obviously, Honka does...
NHL News & Notes: Oleksiak, Bruins Transactions & More
January 28th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, the Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Jamie Oleksiak to the Dallas Stars, the Boston Bruins have made multiple transactions and Mats Zuccarello is considered day-to-day with an infection. Penguins Trade Oleksiak to Stars The Penguins have traded Oleksiak to the Stars in exchange for a fourth-round pick. This...
3 Penguins Propelling Them Back to Relevancy
November 27th, 2018 After an abysmal start to the season, including a 1-7-2 record during a 10-game stretch, the Pittsburgh Penguins have picked up six of their last possible eight points. They are still on the outside of the playoff standings but are finally trending in the right direction. Over the course of the last month, the Penguins...
Penguins Pulpit: Johnson, Oleksiak & Secondary Scoring
November 5th, 2018 The past week of play is not one the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to emulate anytime soon. After an undefeated trip through Canada which saw the Penguins outscore the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks 23-6, the team followed it up with their worst week of the season, with poor on-ice play...
Penguins' Oleksiak Finally Finding His Role
October 25th, 2018 On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Edmonton Oilers and the hockey world's eyes were on Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid. Arguably the two best players in the world, Crosby got the last laugh after his highlight reel overtime goal. The Penguins are in the midst of a six-game road trip across Canada and have...
Re-Signing Oleksiak Is Key for Penguins
June 20th, 2018 It’s that time of year again: trades are being made, contracts are being inked and extensions are being signed. The Pittsburgh Penguins, who have five restricted free agents on the roster, will need to start participating in the fun. But as they work through those potential deals, one stands out as being a priority: the re-signing of...
Penguins Discover Latest Diamond in the Rough
February 17th, 2018 Somehow, Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to find struggling players who — after falling by the wayside from their previous club — become major contributors within the lineup. It's about the right fit, of course. But there's a lot to be said for recognizing a player's skill set while drowning out the negativity...
Ian Cole Belongs in Penguins' Top-Six
January 26th, 2018 Matt Hunwick, upon signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins this past summer, seemingly fit the exact mold you'd expect from a depth defenseman under Mike Sullivan. He's a solid skater, a good puck mover and responsible enough to flank a stay-at-home individual like his current partner Jamie Oleksiak. Unfortunately, there's been more bad...
Dallas Stars Download: Day to Day Edition
November 11th, 2017 The Dallas Stars had a very long week. It began last Saturday with a satisfying 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Saturday night's good vibes evaporated quickly, however, thanks to a Central Division nemesis. After allowing the Winnipeg Jets a 3-0 head start for the second time in five days, the Stars lacked the firepower for a...
