Posts About "Richard Bachman"
Canucks Sign Richard Bachman and Mike Zalewski
July 14th, 2016 The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed goalie Richard Bachman and forward Mike Zalewski to one-year, two-way contracts, according to the team. Bachman's new contract will kick in following the expiration of his current deal next offseason. Forward Mike Zalewski & goaltender Richard Bachman sign contract extensions. READ →...
The Nuck Stops Here: Bachman Re-Called, Ryan Miller
October 11th, 2015 'The Nuck Stops Here' is a Vancouver Canucks news and opinion column running every Sunday throughout the season. NEWS Richard Bachman Re-Called The following is a pres-release from the organization: Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Richard...
Oilers Goaltending In Need Of Help, But From Where?
February 19th, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers have a myriad of issues with their current roster and an abundance of holes to fix. Their most pressing need is in their most important position – goaltending. While there are certain upgrades needed at both centre and defense, nothing will get better unless the goaltending is better. One has to look no...
Laurent Brossoit Deserves Opportunity in Edmonton Crease
January 6th, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers may have found their future starting goaltender, and it won't take a trade, signing, or even a draft pick to make it a reality. In fact, Laurent Brossoit has been with the Oilers organization for over a year now, following his arrival from the Calgary Flames in a trade which saw long time Oiler Ladislav Smid head...
Oilers Goaltending Still Poses More Questions than Answers
October 4th, 2014 The Edmonton Oilers goaltending situation has been finalized with the waiving of Richard Bachman for purpose of re-assignment to the AHL OKC Barons. Both Ben Scrivens and Viktor Fasth have had looks in the preseason with Scrivens still in the starting position headed into the season opener on October 9th. The issue however is that the...
Oilers Offseason Spotlight: the Goaltending
September 30th, 2014 The goaltending position is one that underwent an overhaul last season. The Oilers started 2013-14 with the duo of Devan Dubnyk and Jason LaBarbera between the pipes in the hopes that it would be the time that Dubnyk finally took the next step and became a legitimate NHL starter. Things went sideways fast and the team's goaltending...
Oilers RFAs: Does A Bridge Contract Make Sense For Justin Schultz?
June 13th, 2014 Justin Schultz and Jeff Petry make up Edmonton's two biggest RFA names this summer. Petry will be due for a subsequent raise, but will the Oilers favour a bridge-contract for Schultz? This summer presents the Oilers an opportunity to remold their supporting cast to make a run at the playoffs next season. Edmonton finished the...
Leafs vs. Oilers Preview (October 29th)
October 29th, 2013 It's the start of a long week for the Maple Leafs, who start on a 3-game road trip throughout Western Canada. Their first foe will be the injury-plagued Edmonton Oilers, who currently sit at the bottom Pacific Division, 4 points below the supposedly pathetic Calgary Flames. Let's take a look at how the two teams stack up. The...
Richard Bachman Strong in Oilers Loss to Kings
October 28th, 2013 Another game, another loss for the Edmonton Oilers. But somewhere, in the midst of the wilderness, a light shines from the Oilers crease. A diamond in the rough perhaps? An underrated pick-up that may help solve the team's goaltending woes? Well it's only been one game so don't get too excited, but Richard Bachman's 47 save...
Do the Oilers Need a Goaltending Upgrade?
October 15th, 2013 Prior to this season, Devan Dubnyk's stats have been on a steady uphill climb. In his rookie season he had a GAA of 3.57 and SV% of .889. The next season was 2.71 and .916. His third year: 2.67 and .914. And last season: 2.57 and .920. He performed very well for team Canada in last year's Spengler Cup, and looked poised...
AHL Season Preview: Oklahoma City Barons
September 24th, 2013 This is a guest post by Neal Livingston. You can find him at TendtheFarm.com. 2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews OKLAHOMA CITY BARONS Coaching Staff: Todd Nelson, head coach; Gerry Fleming, Rocky Thompson, asst coaches Affiliates: Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Bakersfield Condors (ECHL) A wise old man once said, "It's...
Edmonton Oilers Add Needed Grit, Toughness and Depth
July 8th, 2013 Craig MacTavish and the Edmonton Oilers haven't made the big splash everyone was anticipating and hoping for, at least not yet. Expectations are running high and based on MacTavish's proclamations when hired, Oiler fans may not be satisfied unless he lands a bonafide NHL star. He missed out on winger David Clarkson, judged to be...
Richard Bachman Stepping Up When Stars Need Him Most
April 15th, 2013 When Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen left the ice late in the first period of Tuesday's contest versus the Los Angeles due to complications with his groin, many Dallas Stars fans saw that moment as the metaphorical final nail in the coffin of a tumultuous season. The Stars at the time were coming off of impressive...
