Posts About "Marcus Johansson"
3 Underrated Capitals From the Ovechkin Era
August 5th, 2020 Ever since Alexander Ovechkin joined the Washington Capitals' lineup for the start of the 2005-06 season, he has been the face of the franchise. He has become a perennial 50-goal scorer and one of if not the most popular player in the NHL. With a resume like the one that Ovechkin has assembled, it goes without saying that he casts a CN...
Revisiting Bruins' 2019 Deadline Deals
January 20th, 2020 The NHL trade deadline is on Feb. 24, just over a month away. Contenders for the Stanley Cup will try to upgrade their rosters in an attempt to dethrone the defending champion, St. Louis Blues. One team that needs an addition or two is the 2019 Eastern Conference champion Boston Bruins. They need a forward, specifically, a second...
Johansson Scores in OT as Sabres Beat Canadiens 5-4
October 9th, 2019 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Marcus Johansson scored 1:30 into overtime, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. Jack Eichel scored twice and added two assists, and the Sabres improved to 3-0-1, the team's best start ...
Sabres Sign Free Agent Johansson
July 6th, 2019 After a quiet few days on the free agent market, the Buffalo Sabres have signed Marcus Johansson to a two year, $9 million contract. https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1147523227792621568 Johansson was one of the top remaining free agents after the initial wave of signings on July 1. Fox Sports reporter Andy Strickland had...
Devils Need to Add a Top-Six Winger
July 6th, 2019 The New Jersey Devils addressed some big-time needs this offseason. They acquired a top-four defenseman in P.K. Subban and added center Jack Hughes through the Entry Draft. They also signed unrestricted free agent (UFA) right winger Wayne Simmonds, who'll add some physicality to the lineup, to a one-year deal worth $5 million. Wayne...
Devils Likely Not Done After Simmonds Signing
July 2nd, 2019 The New Jersey Devils had a relatively quiet first day of NHL Free Agency, but they didn't come away empty-handed. They came to terms with unrestricted free agent (UFA) Wayne Simmonds on a one-year, $5 million contract. The 30-year-old right wing is coming off a 17-goal season between the Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators....
Bruins 2019 Offseason Outlook
June 29th, 2019 The 2018-19 season didn't end well for the Boston Bruins. It's a shame that this outlook has to be started on such a down-note, especially considering the Bruins were one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup and solidifying their place atop the hockey world. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned and general manager...
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Oilers, Golden Knights, More
June 24th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the free agency interview period is underway and there are some updates. The Washington Capitals might have some interest in a former forward, the Edmonton Oilers attempts to trade Jesse Puljujarvi aren't going well and the Vegas Golden Knights have a few things on the cooker. Capitals Interested in...
Bruins' 2019 Trade Deadline Additions Proving to Be Worth the Risk
May 13th, 2019 When the NHL Trade Deadline rolls around each year, the same questions consistently float around. Which teams are buyers? Who are the sellers? Which teams are in the hunt and will have to decide on their own internal rental options? The biggest question, though, comes down to whether or not a trade will actually turn a team from a...
Should the Devils Look to Bring Back Johansson
May 3rd, 2019 Marcus Johansson will arguably be one of the more interesting unrestricted free agents on the market come July 1. At just 28 years old, the 6-foot-1, 205-pound Swede can produce at all three forward positions and thrive in a second or third-line role if he can remain healthy and consistently stay in the lineup. Right before he was...
Bruins' Scoring Depth Silences Sweeney's Doubters
April 29th, 2019 Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is surely breathing more freely as of Tuesday night. In what can be considered a satisfying sense of irony, given the unlikeliest of heroic performances earlier in the week, the collective sigh of relief from the fan base has been transmitted as the breath of fresh air Sweeney has needed since...
NHL News & Notes: Marcus Johansson, Micheal Ferland & More
March 6th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Marcus Johansson is still in the hospital after leaving Tuesday's game with an injury, Micheal Ferland left the same game with an injury after fighting and Robin Lehner left Tuesday's game with an injury. Related: NHL News & Notes: Sparks, Sutter & More Johansson Hospitalized After Big Hit In a...
Bruins' Latest Acquisitions Provide Depth & Flexibility
February 27th, 2019 The Boston Bruins decided not to make a blockbuster deal at the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline. Last season, they went big on a move to bring Rick Nash to Boston, but in hindsight, that was not the best decision. General manager Don Sweeney has learned from past mistakes and opted for a different approach this time...
