Posts About "Jonas Gustavsson"
Are the Oilers This Good? The Goaltending
January 30th, 2017 In the final of a three-part series, it wouldn't be fair to discuss the Edmonton Oilers success this season without mentioning the goaltending. In fact, as good as Connor McDavid is, there are many who will argue that the most valuable player of the Oilers season-to-date is starting netminder Cam Talbot. Part I: The Forwards Part...
Puljujarvi Demoted: Long Overdue or Smart Play?
January 9th, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers made some roster moves today that most have expected for some time. After a loss to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, the Oilers announced that Jesse Puljujarvi has been sent to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL. In addition, Edmonton has waived backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson and recalled Anton...
10 Oilers Unlikely to Return
January 9th, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers are in a polar opposite position this year going from seller to buyer and likely ending the league's longest playoff drought. With the trade deadline and expansion draft looming,there's a high probability that several Oilers won't be returning to Edmonton next season. The expansion draft will occur in six months,...
No Logic in Oilers Acquiring Halak
January 2nd, 2017 When the New York Islanders waived veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak, media outlets made an automatic link to the Edmonton Oilers. It's rumored Oilers head coach Todd McLellan has lost confidence in backup Jonas Gustavsson and thus relied heavily on starter Cam Talbot. However, making an acquisition for Halak is not the right...
What Should the Oilers Do with Gustavsson?
December 16th, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers signed Jonas Gustavsson this summer, they did so because they didn't feel comfortable trusting goaltending prospect Laurent Brossoit with the No. 2 job just yet. The 23-year-old showed some warts late in the year and management felt he needed more development time. Fast forward 32 games into the season and...
Gustavsson: It Could Be Worse
December 6th, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers signed perennial backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson this summer, it was a bit surprising. The Oilers were one of a few teams that needed some backup help, but the free agency crop was full of goaltending options. It was a buyer's market and the Oilers chose a netminder who had some pretty average to below average...
Carey Price Returns, General Fanager Closes, Michalek Sent to AHL & More News
October 17th, 2016 Habs fans can walk themselves back from the edge of rooftops and close all the tabs they've opened full of conspiracy theories about Carey Price's health. The Hart-winning goaltender is back on the ice. Price missed the start of the season with what the team called a "severe" case of the flu. He's not quite ready to get back in the...
Is Gustavsson the Right Backup for the Oilers?
October 6th, 2016 As the Edmonton Oilers inch closer to the regular season, they've made some critical decisions and created clear distinction in goal. Cam Talbot will be Edmonton's starter, Jonas Gustavsson will backup, and Laurent Brossoit will start in Bakersfield. There's a clear pecking order but is the guy in the two spot the right guy for the...
Five Fringe Oilers in Jeopardy of Losing Their Jobs
September 16th, 2016 Every NHL team has fringe players — players who barely hang on to NHL employment and are one bad week, maybe one bad game, away from losing their spot to another player. At any time they could be demoted, traded or waived by their respective NHL clubs. The Edmonton Oilers are no exception and this year, with improved depth throughout...
Oilers Ink Jonas Gustavsson
July 1st, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers have signed 31-year-old goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to a one-year, $800,000 contract, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. Gustavsson played 24 games for the Bruins last season, posting a sub-optimal .908 all-situation save percentage. Career-wide he carries a .902 save percentage. It's an odd deal with...
Jonas Gustavsson to IR, Malcolm Subban Recalled
February 1st, 2016 The Boston Bruins have placed back-up netminder Jonas Gustavsson on injured reserve, the team announced Monday. In his place they have recalled 22-year-old Malcolm Subban from the AHL's Providence Bruins. The recall may be short though. "We placed Jonas on injured reserve as we await his final test results," general manager Don...
Bruins Colossal Rask Contract
November 30th, 2015 At $7 million per season Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask has a colossal contract. He also has a "No Move Clause" that means he has a secure future in Boston. With an eight-year $56 million contract signed in 2013, Rask is living large. Is he worth what the Bruins are paying him? Then Tuuka Rask won the Vezina Trophy in the 2013=14...
3 Things The Boston Bruins Should Be Thankful For
November 25th, 2015 Thanksgiving. It's a tradition that goes back to the pilgrims almost 400 years ago. People of all backgrounds come together for a day to reflect on the things they are thankful for. Family and good health are two of the most common ones that you hear, year in and year out. That is of course before these same people go out and trample...
