Posts About "Mikhail Sergachev"
Lightning Need to Re-Sign Mikhail Sergachev
October 6th, 2020 The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup with solid depth all throughout their roster. One specific area that can be highlighted in that regard is the defense. When hockey fans think of Tampa's blueliners, usually the first player thought of is Sweden's own Victor Hedman. Related: Lightning's 3 Worst Trades of the...
Devils News & Rumors: Sergachev, Askarov, & More
October 3rd, 2020 The Stanley Cup is over, and we're now entering the heart of rumor season. And let me tell you, the rumors are flying out there. Today, we'll be taking a look at the New Jersey Devils' potential interest in goaltender Yaroslav Askarov, a possible trade for Mikhail Sergachev, and some prospects news. Let's dive into what was a...
3 Players the Red Wings Should Offer Sheet this Offseason
October 1st, 2020 We are now a few days removed from the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup against the Dallas Stars, which means it's now officially the offseason for all 31 NHL teams. One of the most intriguing teams you should pay attention to this offseason is the Detroit Red Wings, who come in with plenty of options and the third-most cap...
Rangers Should Target Cap-Strapped Lightning Roster
September 30th, 2020 The New York Rangers continued clearing salary cap room Saturday, trading career Blueshirt Marc Staal and his $5.7 million salary to the Detroit Red Wings, a move that cost them a 2021 second-round draft pick. That deal pushed the club's available space north of $20 million, with a likely buyout of goaltender Henrik Lundqvist set to add...
Should Canadiens Keep Romanov Up in NHL in 2020-21?
September 23rd, 2020 There are cases to be made both for and against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexander Romanov staying up with the big club next season. It goes without saying, but, ultimately the Habs and general manager Marc Bergevin must act in the best long-term interests of the team. Romanov vs. Markov From the point at which he was drafted...
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Lightning, Kraken, More
July 24th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Columbus Blue Jackets' coach John Tortorella is not happy with his team and explains why. In Pittsburgh, there are questions about who starts in goal and the GM has an opinion that might not match the coach. Who will the Tampa Bay Lightning be forced to trade and finally, who is in line to be the first head...
Canadiens Can Find Opportunity in a Flat Cap
July 6th, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic hit the NHL hard, with teams looking at an estimated loss of $1.31 million per home game. It's no wonder the league is going full steam ahead with the 24-team play-in format to offset the losses and try to bring back a sense of normalcy. That being said, those financial losses will have a major impact on the Salary...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, NHL's 24-Team Playoffs, More
May 21st, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Tyson Barrie comments on his pending unrestricted free agency, and where he sees himself next season. In Montreal, there is renewed talk about the Canadiens going after Mikhail Sergachev. Finally, the NHL has focused in on a playoff format that it plans to propose to the players. Barrie Comments on...
Canadiens That Got Away: Mikhail Sergachev
May 15th, 2020 Acquiring Jonathan Drouin from the Tampa Bay Lightning in June 2017 is one of Marc Bergevin’s major moves as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. On one hand, fans were thrilled to finally have a Quebec-born player of Drouin’s calibre. On the other hand, they weren’t happy to give up Mikhail Sergachev, the team’s top...
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canucks, Kings, Oilers, More
May 10th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news about Mikhail Sergachev and a lack of discussions with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Vancouver Canucks are looking at ways to improve their blue line and the Los Angeles Kings are targeting the same thing. Finally, it appears the Edmonton Oilers are going to lose depth forward Markus Granlund....
Top 5 Canadiens Draft Picks in the Bergevin Era
April 26th, 2020 On May 2, 2012, the Montreal Canadiens announced that former NHL defenseman Marc Bergevin would be serving as the team’s new general manager. The announcement came a month after the firing of former GM Pierre Gauthier when the Canadiens finished last in the Eastern Conference. Before Bergevin Served the Canadiens Marc...
The Lightning's 3 Best Trades of the Decade
February 27th, 2020 At the start of the 2010s, the Tampa Bay Lightning were a franchise mired with poor asset management. In recent years, a series of trades that were meant to shed veteran players for younger prospects backfired, leaving the team with a weak prospect pool and a lack of on-the-ice talent. Since the start of the decade, however, the...
