Posts About "Mark Letestu"
Vanek and Letestu Finding Their Way
March 6th, 2018 Two of the newest faces on the Columbus Blue Jackets, acquired at the NHL trade deadline, are forwards Thomas Vanek and Mark Letestu. Both were brought in to bolster big needs as the Blue Jackets searched for point production (Vanek) and center depth with special-teams experience (Letestu). As with any new acquisition, players have to...
Savvy Blue Jackets Ace Their Deadline Test
February 28th, 2018 The Columbus Blue Jackets needed to do something, anything at this past trade deadline. A golden opportunity presented itself for the Blue Jackets. The question was would they take advantage of it? How much would it cost them? After the dust settled on an interesting deadline day, the Blue Jackets did exactly what they needed to...
Oilers Trade Letestu to Predators For Pontus Aberg
February 25th, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers informed both Patrick Maroon and Mark Letestu that they would be moved before Monday's NHL Trade Deadline. Letestu just found out the Oilers are a team of their word. On Sunday, the Oilers traded Letestu to the Nashville Predators for young and speedy forward Pontus Aberg. The Preds then flipped Letestu to the...
Edmonton Oilers Trade Deadline Primer
February 24th, 2018 The NHL Trade Deadline is just around the corner, and Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli will be working the phones to get this team back on track. Saying the 2017-18 season has been a disappointment is an understatement. The question now is where does this team go from here? Patrick Maroon has an uncertain future, and...
Penguins Have a Smorgasbord of Trade Deadline Options
February 21st, 2018 For the Pittsburgh Penguins, the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline is quite unique. Jim Rutherford and the Penguins, after a few under the radar moves that included adding Jamie Oleksiak and Riley Sheahan, have placed themselves in a position to compete for a Stanley Cup championship as is. Their stars are hitting on all cylinders right now and...
Trading Mark Letestu: 3 Potential Suitors
February 12th, 2018 Everybody needs a Swiss Army knife come playoff time, even if the blade is a bit dull on this one. Mark Letestu has been a jack of all trades during his three seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, but that stint is likely coming to an end at this month’s trade deadline. The team is essentially out of the playoff race and Letestu’s...
