Posts About "Nikita Nesterov"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Brazeau, Nesterov & Mogilny
June 19th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I will share news about Maple Leafs prospect Justin Brazeau’s success through the organization, consider the possibility of Nikita Nesterov returning to the NHL, and suggest that former player Alexander Mogilny should be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame this week. Item...
Devils Should Dive Into European Free Agent Market
April 27th, 2020 The NHL has been on pause for over a month now due to the coronavirus, with the remainder of the regular season still up in the air and facing a possible August ending if a restart even happens. That means notable offseason dates, like free agency, will likely be affected too. But even though NHL free agency may...
NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, KHL, NHL Draft, NHL Playoffs, More
March 13th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, even as the NHL season essentially comes to a halt on the ice, off the ice things are busy and front offices will still be active looking for the best way to help their teams. The Los Angeles Kings have made an offer to a KHL player with other KHL'ers getting some attention. The Edmonton Oilers have to...
Jets Free Agent Targets: Defense
June 29th, 2017 We've all heard it before: coveted free agents don't want to come to Winnipeg. There are myriad reasons that supposedly make Winnipeg one of the least desired destinations in the NHL every year. Cold temperatures, a fishbowl type market in which your every move is scrutinized, high taxes, and a low Canadian Dollar all contribute to...
Canucks' Free Agency Targets
June 29th, 2017 They say that you learn from your mistakes. Canucks nation better hope that holds true for Jim Benning when free agency starts on July 1. Last summer, Benning chased both Milan Lucic and Loui Eriksson, the two highest-paid players from free agency. He missed out on Lucic, but signed Eriksson to a six-year, $36 million...
Solving the Canadiens' Defensive Puzzle
February 4th, 2017 As the National Hockey League trade deadline approaches, the Montreal Canadiens have begun to assess their roster for a playoff run. At this time of year, all playoff hopeful teams are doing the same. The unique thing about this season is that there are essentially only two teams completely out of playoff contention at the beginning...
Does Nesterov Make Beaulieu Expendable?
January 28th, 2017 You can’t help but think the Nikita Nesterov deal is only the first domino to fall for the Montreal Canadiens and that bigger players than Jonathan Racine and a 2017 sixth-round pick are destined to get in on the action. Nesterov vs. Racine That isn’t to say the deal was underwhelming for the Canadiens. General manager Marc...
Canadiens Acquire Nesterov From Lightning
January 26th, 2017 The Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Nikita Nesterov from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Jonathan Racine and a sixth-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft on Thursday. The deal was announced just minutes before the Lightning were set to faceoff against the Florida Panthers and during a matchup between the Canadiens...
Lightning Defense Depth Missing
November 30th, 2016 Compare defensive statistics of the Tampa Bay Lightning this year versus last and the difference is minimal. One might even say that it is barely detectable, but the fans watching see it all too clearly. Over the last few games, the deficiency as a team by the Lightning defensively is evident. Too many fans in Lightning-land may think...
Nikita Nesterov Signs, Gaborik Out Eight Weeks, Isles Add PTOS & More
September 26th, 2016 Team Europe is preparing for their first game against Team Canada in the best-of-three championship round of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. However, they're going to have to do it without forward Marian Gaborik, who has been excellent in the tournament. He was seen early Monday walking around Toronto's ACC on crutches. Now, Helene...
Team Russia Defense - the Weakest Link
September 18th, 2016 With a forward group that consists of Alex Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin and Evgeni Malkin it's easy to consider Team Russia one of the more powerful teams coming into the World Cup. However, when you consider the lack of star power coming from their defensemen, they're going to rely heavily on the forwards if they want to keep up with the...
Nikita Kucherov to Play at World Cup Even Without Lightning Contract
September 5th, 2016 While Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a new contract, Kucherov is also preparing for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. When talking to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, Kucherov made it clear that he would be representing his country; whether he has a new contract or not. "I have a chance to play for Team Russia...
Nikita Nesterov to Replace Voynov for Russia at World Cup
July 18th, 2016 On Monday, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation announced that Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nikita Nesterov will replace Slava Voynov on Team Russia's roster at this year's World Cup of Hockey tournament. The announcement came just hours after the Federation publicly acknowledged Voynov's ineligibility at the event for the first...
