Posts About "Mark Borowiecki"
Predators Focusing on Special Teams With Acquisitions
October 28th, 2020 It’s fair to say that one of the reasons the Nashville Predators finished sixth in the Western Conference and were eliminated by the Arizona Coyotes in the Qualifying Round of the 2020 NHL Playoffs was their ineffective special teams. Their power play was stagnant, ranked 25th in the NHL, while the penalty kill was even worse at 29th....
Grading the Predators' Free Agency So Far
October 25th, 2020 It’s been just over two weeks since NHL free agency opened up and the Nashville Predators have been quite active. General manager (GM) David Poile promised changes after the team was eliminated from the postseason by the Arizona Coyotes and changes have been made. Poile had roster spots to fill, and after trading Nick Bonino and...
Gudbranson Latest in a Long Line of Senators' Hometown Heroes
October 14th, 2020 For a kid growing up in a hockey market, there is nothing like playing for your hometown team in front of your friends and family. Erik Gudbranson is the latest in a long line of Ottawa area natives to fulfill that dream. The Ottawa Senators acquired the big, physical defenceman last week for a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NHL...
Predators Sign Borowiecki to a Two-Year Contract
October 9th, 2020 The "Boro-Cop" is turning in his Senators badge and uniform. The Nashville Predators have signed the defenseman to a two-year contract with a $2 million average annual value. https://twitter.com/brooksbratten/status/1314644124537163776 While the Predators won't care if he stops thefts in progress, the Predators are hoping the...
NHL Rumors: Flames, Panthers, Canadiens, Canucks, Bruins, More
October 3rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Calgary Flames might be a "wild card" team to watch this offseason. And, in saying so, what does that mean for goaltender Cam Talbot? The Florida Panthers may be changing the look of their blue line and after making a trade Friday, could have their eyes on a pending UFA defenseman....
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Manson, Pesce, Borowiecki & More
September 14th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the names of a number of NHL defensemen who have been rumored to be possible good fits on the Maple Leafs' blue line. Then I’ll take another look at rumors about a Frederik Andersen trade. Recent events have made me doubt such a trade would happen, but we really...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, Canucks, Penguins, More
September 10th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Edmonton that the Oilers kicked tires on goaltender Matt Murray but are now out of the running. In Vancouver, the Canucks have left Jake Virtanens' future with the team very much in doubt. It appears Mark Borowiecki and the Ottawa Senators appear to be headed for a breakup and are...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Babcock, Borowiecki, Kokkonen & More
September 8th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the news that former Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock has been interviewed for the head coaching job of the Washington Capitals. Second, I’ll take a flyer on a rumor out of Ottawa that long-time Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki might not be with the team next...
Ottawa Senators' 2008 Draft Review
September 7th, 2020 In 2007, the Ottawa Senators appeared in their very first Stanley Cup Final. Although they lost in five games to the bruising Anaheim Ducks, it was the best the modern franchise had ever done and they were poised to repeat as dominant forces in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the team slumped, despite changing very little of...
Senators 2020-21 Defense: Who’s In & Who’s Out?
July 16th, 2020 On Monday, training camp 2.0 kicked off for 24 teams across the National Hockey League. The Ottawa Senators were not one of those teams. Despite being eliminated from postseason contention, the Senators and their passionate fanbase have a lot to look forward to. Related: Ottawa Senators' Coaching History One area of growth has...
Ottawa Senators News & Rumors: The Rebuild & Upcoming Free Agents
June 14th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators are not participating in the postseason for 2019-20. Instead, the team is getting ready for the Draft Lottery on June 26 and the 2020 NHL Entry Draft that is coming later. That the team has missed the postseason is really no surprise — the Senators are in the midst of a rebuild. Related: The Ottawa Senators and...
5 Senators Who Could Be Moved at the Trade Deadline
February 10th, 2020 With just 14 days left until the trade deadline, the Ottawa Senators could be saying goodbye to Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Ron Hainsey, Dylan Demelo, Mark Borowiecki, and Vladislav Namestnikov as head coach D.J. Smith and general manager Pierre Dorion make room for younger players. The Senators rank 29th overall with 147 goals, so it's safe...
4 Senators to Watch at the Trade Deadline
January 31st, 2020 The 2019 Trade Deadline was all about the Ottawa Senators' big three: Matt Duchene, Mark Stone and Ryan Dzingel. Tasked with trading some of the franchise's best players in recent years, general manager Pierre Dorian performed beautifully, getting top returns for all three players, including a top prospect in Erik Brannstrom and several...
