Posts About "Nikita Nesterov"
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...
