Posts About "Nikita Zaitsev"
Senators' 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21
November 14th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators are in an enviable financial position thanks to years of reduced spending, but they still have their fair share of bad contracts on the books. They've already purged some bloated contracts, so players like Marian Gaborik (IR), Dion Phaneuf and Bobby Ryan (buyouts) will not make this list, even though their cap hits...
Jim Paliafito: A Valuable, Little Known Maple Leafs Employee
July 6th, 2020 When you’re hoping to sign a European free agent, there’s no better person for the job than Jim Paliafito, the Maple Leafs' senior director of player evaluation. Although his name seldom is mentioned outside of hockey circles, he’s one of the key reasons that his employer has a strong team that can and will – one way or another...
Looking Back: Senators Get Zaitsev and Brown
April 7th, 2020 July 1. One of the most enjoyable, exciting, and nerve-racking days of the calendar year. For many, July 1 marks the unofficial start of the summer and Canada Day, a national holiday in Canada. However, in the hockey world, July 1 marks the start of NHL Free Agency, more commonly referred to as Free Agent Frenzy. It also gets the ball...
Ottawa Senators Hope New Coach, Players Equal More Success
September 30th, 2019 OTTAWA — It's a fresh start for the Ottawa Senators. After finishing last in the NHL standings in 2018-19, the Senators are focused on taking the next step in their rebuild. With a new coach and plenty of new faces, there is a sense of renewe...
Smith to Bring Immediate Impact to Senators
July 25th, 2019 Leading into the hiring of new Ottawa Senators coach DJ Smith, it was believed to be a pivotal hire for the current management group led by general manager Pierre Dorion. Since the days of Jacques Martin in the early 2000s, it seems that the turnstile behind the team bench has never stopped. Since 2005-06, the team has had eight head...
Senators and Leafs Swap Ceci, Zaitsev
July 1st, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Nikita Zaitsev, Connor Brown and Michael Carcone to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Cody Ceci, Ben Harpur, Aaron Luchuk and a 2020 third-round pick. https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1145659133221363712 The trade isn't a shock to the hockey world, as it comes two days after it was...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Gardiner, Buyouts, Zaitsev, Fantasy Hockey
June 30th, 2019 The Mitch Marner watch continues. However, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas has been busy. He seems to be close to trading Nikita Zaitsev, and he’s actively trolling for veteran players who have been bought out or are unrestricted free agents (UFAs). Within two days, the action begins and we will start to get an inkling...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Qualifying Offers, Marner, Zaitsev & More
June 26th, 2019 The next two weeks promise to be exciting, as Toronto Maple Leafs fans anxiously await the outcome of the protracted negotiations between restricted free agent (RFA) Mitch Marner’s camp and Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas. There is much work that needs to be done, but most of it depends on how the contract impasse is...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Trade Targets, Zaitsev, Marleau, Matthews
June 21st, 2019 It’s a busy time for the Toronto Maple Leafs because the NHL Entry Draft begins on Friday, June 21. Obviously, that’s true for all NHL teams, however, the Maple Leafs seem to have more pucks in the air than other teams because Mitch Marner is not yet signed. Mitch Marner (left), Auston Matthews (Center), and Frederik Andersen...
Maple Leafs Trade Rumors: Marner, Kadri, Zaitsev, Marleau & More
June 20th, 2019 On June 19 the NHL hosted their annual awards ceremony, and there was an impressive group of winners. I was disappointed that the Toronto Maple Leafs great, young defenseman, Morgan Rielly wasn't a finalist for the award, but who can argue with Mark Giordano as the Norris Trophy winner? He’s a great defenseman and, at his...
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs, Oilers, More
June 14th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Detroit Red Wings and what they'll do in terms of cleaning house, the San Jose Sharks are working on a long-term deal with Erik Karlsson and do the Edmonton Oilers have interest in a Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman? And, will the Blue Jackets out-wait other teams when it comes to free...
Maple Leafs' Cap Situation Not as Bad as It Seems
June 12th, 2019 Since last year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been constantly labeled as a team that would be in “cap trouble.” Those two words have been linked to the Maple Leafs since William Nylander signed his extension and then when Auston Matthews signed his. And now, it’s Mitch Marner’s time to continue that trend, if he re-signs....
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Zaitsev, Hurricanes Trade, Marleau
June 10th, 2019 Without official news, rumors tend to build and swirl. Commentators, and I am no different, are looking and listening for any report that might indicate what is happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In this news and rumors post, here are some of the reports I have been reading. Related: Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Shanahan,...
