Posts About "Mark Pysyk"
Pysyk Scores Hat Trick, Leads Panthers Over Maple Leafs
February 3rd, 2020 TORONTO — Mike Hoffman scored the winner and added an assist after lost Toronto lost starting goalie Frederik Andersen to injury as the Florida Panthers battled back from a 3-1 third-period deficit to defeat the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Monday night. Mark Pysyk, with his first career hat trick, and Jonathan Huberdeau...
Dual-Role Players? Defencemen as Wingers Show It Can Be Done
January 13th, 2020 Brendan Smith caught his breath for a few seconds on the bench before New York Rangers coach David Quinn called his name again. Smith had just skated a shift as a defenceman and was needed at forward, too. The natural defenceman hopped over the boards and got back on the ice at a different position. “The more I do it, I get more...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Boyle, Pietrangelo, More
October 9th, 2019 In today's NHL rumors, how will the Pittsburgh Penguins handle injuries to Evgeni Malkin and Nick Bjugstad? Will the Patrick Marleau signing lead to other veteran free agents, including Brian Boyle, being signed? What are the St. Louis Blues' expectations for an Alex Pietrangelo extension and why is Roman Josi still without an...
Florida Panthers 2018-19 Defense Preview
August 16th, 2018 The 2017-18 Florida Panthers defense remained remarkably healthy, as they were the only team in the league to dress just seven defensemen throughout the season. The 2018-19 defense hopes to replicate that success. They are bringing back all seven mainstays in addition to one offseason signing from the KHL. This article will explore the...
The Case for Alexander Petrovic
November 28th, 2017 Twenty-two games into the season, Florida Panthers head coach Bob Boughner has done everything but go on the record and announce what six defensemen he plans on having in the lineup every night moving forward. Unfortunately, Alexander Petrovic has found himself as the odd-man out and a healthy scratch for the past eight games. For a...
Panthers' Additions Contributing Early
October 19th, 2016 Three games played. Five out of a possible six points. In a perfect world, this sort of outcome would be the product of a well-written script, executed to perfection. Given the sort of change that the Florida Panthers underwent this offseason — impacting both on-ice talent and front office personnel — it wouldn't be a stretch of...
Florida Panthers 2016-17 Roster Breakdown
August 2nd, 2016 Before Dale Tallon took over as General Manager of the Florida Panthers, year in and year out, their roster was filled with players one had never heard of, or hadn't heard of in three years. Those days are long over. With Tallon now as the President of Hockey Operations, and Tom Rowe as Florida's new GM, the team has had it's...
Comparing the Panthers' Three New Defensemen
July 9th, 2016 During the early stages of the NHL offseason, the Florida Panthers have made some serious changes. Helmed by a forward-thinking, analytically-inclined regime, the Cats have stormed out of the gates, locking down various pieces of their young core while making waves in the free agent market. The signings of Jonathan Marchessault...
Sabres: Kulikov Deal More Than Defensive Upgrade
June 26th, 2016 Buffalo didn't waste any time making a move on day two of the NHL Draft. The Sabres acquired Russian defenseman Dmitry Kulikov and the 33rd pick for Mark Pysyk the 38th pick and 89th pick. General Manager Tim Murray fulfilled his need of a top four left shot blueliner. When you compare Kulikov to Pysyk it would appear that the...
Sabres Acquire Kulikov From Panthers
June 25th, 2016 Just minutes before day two of the 2016 NHL Draft got underway from First Niagara Center, the host Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers struck a deal that saw a swapping of defensemen as well as draft picks. The Sabres have acquired 25-year-old defenseman Dmitry Kulikov and the 33rd-overall selection in exchange for 24-year-old blue...
Fasching and Nelson Making a Good First Impression
March 28th, 2016 On Saturday, newest Buffalo Sabres Hudson Fasching and Casey Nelson made their NHL debuts against the Winnipeg Jets. The two rookies made a good first impression at home to their fans and teammates. The NHL speed didn't look to be too much for them in their first appearance. Fasching Shows Size and Speed The former University of...
Mark Pysyk Stays in Buffalo for Two More Years
July 15th, 2015 The Buffalo Sabres announced on Tuesday evening that they have signed defenseman Mark Pysyk to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth $2.25 million, according to the CBC's Tim Wharnsby. Pysyk, a 2010 1st round pick (23rd overall), is a veteran of 70 NHL games. Last season he bounced between the AHL and NHL regularly, until he...
Buffalo Sabres Recent Draft History
June 24th, 2015 The Buffalo Sabres hold the second and twenty-first overall picks in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Their second pick will more than likely be used to draft Jack Eichel while the other could be used in a variety of ways. The youngsters drafted by the Sabres this coming Friday will enter into one of the NHL's deepest systems that has been...
