Posts About "Rene Bourque"
The Canadiens’ Rene Bourque Index
April 16th, 2017 It would be understandable if Montreal Canadiens fans forgot Rene Bourque was still in the league. His game-to-game performances weren’t exactly of the memorable variety while he was a member of the Habs, with the sole exception of those he put together during the team’s 2014 playoff run, which coincidentally ended against the New...
Blackhawks: Bowman's Roster Strategies & Tactics
February 28th, 2017 After taking a closer look at how the Chicago Blackhawks have managed to sustain Stanley Cup contention for as long as they have, the evidence suggests it might have something to do with players developed in the NCAA. Of course, Stan Bowman, the Blackhawks’ general manager and chief mastermind behind it all has multiple strategies in...
College Hockey Sustaining the Blackhawks
February 27th, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks have done what no one else has been able to do. They figured out how to sustain playoff contention every year since 2009, winning three Stanley Cups along the way. To most fans in Chicago, the key to their incredible success isn't much of a mystery. The Blackhawks follow a strict system that utilizes a core set of...Avs Give Rene Bourque a PTO: Report
August 25th, 2016 The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Rene Bourque to a professional tryout (PTO), according to James Mirtle of the Globe & Mail. The former University of Wisconsin Badger most recently spent time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, putting up three goals and eight points in 49 games last season. The 34-year-old journeyman is a...
Trade Deadline Predictions: 5 Deals I Take Back
February 19th, 2016 Trade Deadline Predictions: 40 Potential Deals Trade Deadline Predictions: 10 Deals I Stand By Reality is, I was never going to be right on all 40 of my trade deadline predictions. It’s a real guessing game this time of year, trying to dream up deals that teams may or may not be contemplating based on facts, rumours...
Looking Back at the Cammalleri - Bourque Trade: Who Won?
January 11th, 2016 The Trade: January 12, 2012, exactly four years ago to this day, the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames made a trade that would greatly alter both teams. Mike Cammalleri, Karri Ramo, and a 2012 5th round pick were sent to the Flames, while the Habs received Rene Bourque, Patrick Holland, and a 2013 2nd round pick in return. This...
