Posts About "Ladislav Smid"
New York Islanders: Trade For A Defenseman Imminent?
July 7th, 2014 After signing Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin, Islanders fans undoubtedly felt some relief as Garth Snow was able to land two pieces that figure to be an important part of New York's offense for the upcoming hockey season. While the signings of Grabovski and Kulemin certainly bolstered the Isles' offensive depth and made the team...
Melee Sparks Calgary Flames Hot Second Half
April 9th, 2014 January 18, 2014 was a Saturday. As is customary, the National Hockey League held 13 games. Based on how their seasons had gone to that point, you wouldn't have expected the late Hockey Night in Canada game between the Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks to be of much importance. The Flames entered the game with a 16-26-6 record,...
Tyler Wotherspoon: Freshman Flame Impressing
March 31st, 2014 It was the spring of 2011, and Jay Feaster had a big problem. Still warming into his new role as Calgary Flames general manager, he discovered he'd inherited a problem from his predecessor - 2009 first round pick Tim Erixon wasn't going to sign with the team. Erixon's father had played with the New York Rangers, and now the Flames...
Oilers in Sochi: Preliminary Round Up
February 17th, 2014 Edmonton Oilers Olympic hopefuls Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle did not make the Canadian Olympic team, despite their invitation to the Olympic camp prior to the NHL season’s start. Oilers fans still had a chance to watch some of their Oilers compete for medals in Sochi. With the preliminary rounds finished up, here’s a look at...
Flames Add Ladislav Smid: A Trade Across Battle Lines
November 10th, 2013 The Battle of Alberta was host to some action on Friday night, but not the usual kind, as the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers traded for just the second time in their history. The Flames acquired defenseman Ladislav Smid and goalie Olivier Roy from the Oilers in exchange for minor leaguers Roman Horak and Laurent Brossoit. THE...
The Oilers Trade Ladislav Smid and Sign Ilya Bryzgalov
November 9th, 2013 Early in this young NHL season, there have been numerous trade rumors surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. Not uncommon when a team that is supposed to (but wasn't ready to) take the next step forward in their development. Not uncommon when it seems like the decisions management has made over the past few years aren't coming together....
Jeff Petry the Key to the Edmonton Oilers Defense
October 7th, 2013 It's been no secret that the Edmonton Oilers defense has been a source of inconsistency and an area that the team has needed to upgrade. They made some strides this offseason and acquired 34 year old Edmonton native Andrew Ference to play in their top four. They also got a number of intangibles with him and a new captain in the...
More Deals to Come on Oilers Blueline?
July 10th, 2013 It's no secret that the Edmonton Oilers defense has needed an upgrade. There are multiple holes to fill and some star power needed. There are some excellent building blocks in place. Justin Schultz looks like he could become a star, Jeff Petry and Ladislav Smid have proven to be effective top four defensemen and Nick Schultz is a...
Edmonton Oilers Offseason Focus: The Defence
June 7th, 2013 The second of three features that will look at the Oilers in their three positional areas. Taking a look at where the strengths are and what weaknesses they need to look at shoring up and providing a look at some possible options to target. **** One of the more publicly criticized and maligned positions for the...
Edmonton Oilers Well Represented at IIHF World Hockey Championships
May 3rd, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers’ season has come to an end and for most players at this time their hockey is done until training camps open next fall. That isn’t true of a number of the Oilers this season however, as there will be at least six members heading to the IIHF World Hockey Championships to represent their country. Canada...
Edmonton Oilers Season in Review
April 30th, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers ended their season on a high with a 7-2 win in game #48 against the Vancouver Canucks. The win though is small solace to Oiler fans as they are still just one more year without playoff hockey. Coming into the season, then GM Steve Tambellini stated that the goal for 2013 would be to have the...
Edmonton Oilers: MacT Ready to Make Big Splash in Oil Country?
April 20th, 2013 With Craig MacTavish installed as the new GM in Edmonton, many are wondering what his first order of business will be, and just how he'll make his mark. The feeling seems to be more of a when rather than if a big splash is made in Oil Country. Things have certainly gone south quickly in Edmonton in a matter of weeks...
Edmonton Oilers: Only Consistency is Inconsistency
April 9th, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers have frustrated fans with the inconsistent play. In the big picture, perhaps they are right where they should be.
