Posts About "Patrick O’Sullivan"

Former Oilers Nobody Misses

Former Oilers Nobody Misses

November 6th, 2016 I woke up Saturday morning to hear that former Edmonton Oiler Raffi Torres had retired from the NHL. A player who was once a key depth piece in the 2006 Stanley Cup run for the Oilers was also a controversial player who will be mostly remembered for his often unethical play on the ice and his inability to keep up with the changing NHL...
Former Oiler O'Sullivan Calls Out McDavid as Captain

Former Oiler O'Sullivan Calls Out McDavid as Captain

October 18th, 2016 When Connor McDavid was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers, he was given the title knowing he'd be the youngest player in the NHL to ever carry that honor. With almost any other player and on any other team, this might have been a questionable decision. Yet with McDavid, this young 19-year-old kid seemed to have the blessing of just...

Patrick O’Sullivan and What Should Have Been

A week ago, former NHL top prospect Patrick O'Sullivan quietly signed with a Finnish team, HIFK Helsinki. It would be easy to see this move as just another disappointing twist in a star-crossed career. There was a time when O'Sullivan's story seemed destined to be adapted into a sports drama about perseverance starring Shia...
Legion of Doom Redux? Kings Acquire Richards, Gagne

Legion of Doom Redux? Kings Acquire Richards, Gagne

July 9th, 2011 Even NHL General Managers are susceptible to the occasional man-crush. Dean Lombardi, who served as a Philadelphia Flyers scout for four years, continues to build what some have coined "Philadelphia West" in Los Angeles, focusing on grit, two-way ability, strong net presence and leadership qualities.  There is little doubt that...
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