Posts About "Kris Versteeg"
Kris Versteeg: A Well-Travelled and Successful NHL Career
April 16th, 2020 Kris Versteeg has officially retired from professional hockey at the age of 33, he announced in a statement on Tuesday. Here's a look at his long journey through hockey, and how he became one of the NHL's most beloved journeymen. What a run it was. A kid from North Lethbridge who played on the streets every day, dreaming of playing...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Doughty, Versteeg, More
April 14th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is talk the Montreal Canadiens might seize an opportunity this offseason to use their cap space while other teams struggle to fit in players,. Meanwhile, the Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs have lost out on a Russian player to the KHL and Drew Doughty comments on the odds NHL action resumes....
Bruins That Got Away: Kris Versteeg
April 7th, 2020 Trading away young players can be a tough decision for any general manager. The unknown at the time of the deal sometimes can be either the right decision or the wrong decision that can affect franchises for years and decades. Related: The Rise and Fall of Andrew Raycroft In the fifth round of the 2004 National Hockey League Entry...
Reloaded IceHogs Looking for a Successful 2019-20 Season
October 1st, 2019 The Rockford IceHogs cannot wait to erase the 2018-19 season from their collective memory. After a fantastic playoff run during the spring of 2018, which took them all the way to the Western Conference Finals, the IceHogs struggled through much of the season. Their anemic offense made it very tough for them to gain ground down the...
Blackhawks' Disappointing History of Recycling Players
July 7th, 2019 Following some of the best years in Chicago Blackhawks history, the franchise entered into a two-season playoff drought, which left fans old and new wondering how long it would take for the team to become serious contenders again. Then, this offseason, the Blackhawks announced that Andrew Shaw—who won the Stanley Cup with Chicago in...
NHL Rumors: Aho, Versteeg, Nylander, More
August 17th, 2018 In today's rumor rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes are working on a deal with Sebastian Aho, Kris Versteeg may be headed to the KHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs are still managing the future with their young core and there are some specific players on one-year deals to watch this season. Kris Versteeg to Sign in KHL A player who has had...
Flames Season Defined by Inconsistency
March 26th, 2018 The 2017-18 season did not go the way the Calgary Flames had hoped. With Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan leading the offense, Travis Hamonic being brought in to bolster the blue line, and Mike Smith expected to deliver consistent goaltending, playoffs were expected to be a shoo-in. But then, inconsistency kicked in. Gaudreau and...
Maple Leafs' Recent Business With the Blackhawks
March 14th, 2018 Two of the more storied franchises in the NHL today, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks have a long history of on-ice battles. On top of that, the two teams have had their fair share of dealings off the ice when it comes to the trade market. While the recent moves between these two teams haven’t been earth-shattering by...
Flames Best Trade Deadline Options
February 4th, 2018 After a whirlwind summer of big moves, the Calgary Flames are in an unexpected place as they approach the 2018 National Hockey League trade deadline: exactly where they were a year ago. In 2016-17 the Flames were part of a pack of teams vying for a playoff berth, eventually capturing a wild card spot. Now, after an off-season that...
Flames Fans Need to Chill
January 30th, 2018 Only two weeks ago, everything was rolling along perfectly for the Calgary Flames and their fans. The team had just won their seventh straight game, and had climbed into a divisional playoff spot. Fast forward to the present day, and the Flames have now lost four straight games, and according to many fans, big changes need to be made,...
5 Flames Christmas Wishes for 2017
December 24th, 2017 Throughout the first stretch of the 2017-18 season, the Calgary Flames have been a club that's underachieved. Thought to be a team on the rise due to their strong finish to the 2016-17 season and off-season additions of goaltender Mike Smith and blueliner Travis Hamonic to an already strong group, instead the Flames have muddled around...
Flickering Flames Face Floundering Firepower
November 10th, 2017 On paper, the Calgary Flames are a team that should be an offensive force to be reckoned with. Their lineup includes several former all-stars, many high draft selections, and an all-time legend in the form of Jaromir Jagr. Yet through the first 15 games of the 2017-18 season, they're a team that has been extremely top-heavy...
Kris Versteeg Re-Signing With Calgary Flames: Report
June 29th, 2017 The Calgary Flames and forward Kris Versteeg are finalizing a one-year deal that will pay the 31-year-old $1.75 million to remain in Calgary for another season for the 2017-18 season, as reported by Darren Dreger of TSN. Versteeg joined the Flames in October of 2016 on a one-year deal that saw him earn $950,000 following his time in...
