Posts About "Justin Williams"
Senators Could Benefit From a Vacant Captaincy in 2020-21
November 30th, 2020 For the first time in franchise history, the Ottawa Senators did not name a captain for the 2018-19 season. More than 800 days and 135 games later, they still haven't — and there are no plans to choose one for the 2020-21 season. This is not uncommon in the NHL; as of the last day of November 2020, four other teams have not yet...
Ron Francis' 5 Best & Worst Moves as Hurricanes General Manager
November 22nd, 2020 The Seattle Kraken has Ron Francis signed and prepared to lead their franchise as its first-ever general manager. The Hockey League Hall of Famer was an NHL legend before transitioning from player to a front office executive. Francis, the fifth all-time points leader in the NHL with 1,798 in 1,731 games played, became the...
'Mr. Game 7' Justin Williams: A Cup-Winning Career to Remember
October 9th, 2020 What better word describes Justin Williams' career than legendary? While the saying holds true: "Legends never die," the time finally came for the 39-year-old Cobourg, Ontario-native to announce his retirement on Thursday. Related: Carolina Hurricanes' Jersey History Even among his illustrious achievements and awards, he leaves...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: In Praise of Older Players, Let’s Sign Some
September 29th, 2020 After the upcoming NHL Entry Draft on Oct. 6-7, free-agent signings can begin at 12 pm. EST on Oct. 9. Since Kaspari Kapanen was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, things have been pretty quiet in Leafs country. I think that's all about to change. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: MacLean, Kaskisuo, Abramov & More In...
Hurricanes Only Have Themselves to Blame for Round 1 Loss to Bruins
August 20th, 2020 It may be a Round 1 exit, but it doesn't really feel that way. The Carolina Hurricanes hoped for a longer run, but the Boston Bruins once again blew the whistle on their season, eliminating the Hurricanes from the playoffs for the second straight year. The good news is, the 'Canes took a game and were much more competitive in this...
Senators Have Examples for What They Need to Do
August 18th, 2020 While Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion is focused on who to select in the upcoming NHL Draft, he would be wise to also take a look at successful non-draft acquisitions made by Stanley Cup-winning teams. For example, in the lead-up to the 2009 NHL trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Chris Kunitz. At the time, he...
Flyers' Best & Worst Trades
August 10th, 2020 In the 53-year history of the Philadelphia Flyers franchise, nine different general managers have been responsible for an insane amount of trades. Although there have been plenty of trades involving low-level players or late draft picks, there have also been plenty of blockbuster deals that have drastically changed the franchise....
Today in Hockey History: May 28
May 28th, 2020 May 28 has given us a lot of National Hockey League memories through the decades. Among them are two Hall of Famers calling it a career, numerous Stanley Cup Final victories and a huge swing and miss in the draft. Roy Hangs Them Up Whether you loved or hated Patrick Roy during his playing days, you have to respect what he...
NHL Rumors: Williams, Hall, Peters, Free Agency, More
April 16th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Donald Trump held a call with the NHL, Justin Williams talked about possibly retiring and Bill Peters' new KHL team is already having drama. Plus, there is news on this year's crop of free agents having a hard time settling into the idea they may have to take a pay cut over last year's free agent class....
Carolina Tops Vegas in Shootout, Spoils DeBoer's Home Debut
February 9th, 2020 LAS VEGAS — Andrei Svechnikov and Justin Williams scored in the shootout, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. The loss spoiled the home debut of Vegas coach Peter DeBoer, who was hired Jan. ...
Williams' Shootout Goal Lifts Hurricanes Past Canucks, 4-3
February 2nd, 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. — Justin Williams scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes over the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Sunday afternoon. Williams wristed a shot inside the post to the right of Thatcher Demko, giving the Hurricanes a 2-1 edge in the shootout. Carolina goalie James Reimer then used his left pad to...
Williams Scores Twice, Hurricanes Defeat Jets 4-1
January 21st, 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. — Justin Williams scored a pair of goals in his second game back in the NHL, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Williams scored the winning goal in a shootout for a 2-1 win over the Islanders in his first game after signing a free-agent contract with the Hurricanes on...
Takeaways From Justin Williams' Heroic Return to Hurricanes Lineup
January 20th, 2020 In hindsight, we all should have seen this coming. It would be crazy to think Justin Williams' first game back with the Carolina Hurricanes would end any other way. With the Hurricanes and New York Islanders deadlocked 1-1 after 60 minutes of hockey, five minutes of overtime and seven undecided rounds of the shootout, Williams got...
