Posts About "Robin Lehner"
3 Reasons the Golden Knights Win the Stanley Cup
June 29th, 2020 One-hundred and nine days ago, the NHL world came to a crashing halt and the great unknown began. With absolutely no real factual information, the NHL and all major sports were left wondering if their seasons would resume and crown champions. Pseudo pundits came out of the woodwork espousing all sorts of theories, most of which turned...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flyers, Golden Knights, Oilers, More
June 27th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens will be getting back a top-tier prospect just in time for the play-ins, while the Philadelphia Flyers appear to be losing a possible black ace. There is talk about which goaltender the Golden Knights might want to keep, and the Edmonton Oilers are bringing a high-end defensive...
Capitals: 5 Free Agent Goalie Targets
May 14th, 2020 It’s been two months since the National Hockey League paused its season but it feels like an eternity. In the meantime, we can whet our appetites by looking ahead to July 1, when the NHL's Free Agency period begins. Since the beginning of the hiatus, Washington Capitals fans have been wondering what will happen to Braden Holtby....
Blackhawks Must Re-Sign Crawford at Almost Any Cost
May 8th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks should only let goaltender Corey Crawford go under one condition: if they can’t afford to meet his demands and stay under the salary cap. They ironically can ill afford to let the unrestricted free agent go otherwise. Crawford vs. Lehner Obviously, Crawford is not the goaltender he once was. He’s 35 and...
Calgary Flames: 3 Free Agents They Should Consider
April 20th, 2020 The Calgary Flames, despite being in a playoff spot before the suspension of play, have had their problems during the 2019-20 season. Their main issue is offense; almost their entire roster has struggled to put the puck in the net. The Flames may be able to fix that in free agency this summer (or whenever it begins), with eight skaters...
Ottawa Senators 2009 Draft Review
April 18th, 2020 It would not be a stretch to say that the Ottawa Senators' 2009 draft was a bust. A decade later, none of the nine players drafted are still with the franchise, and their first-round pick, which sat ninth overall, was one of the worst of the first round. While the team would find a number of talented players in the later rounds, only...
Montreal Canadiens Face Key Decisions This Offseason
April 14th, 2020 The 2019-20 NHL season remains uncertain due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One thing Montreal Canadiens fans can be certain of, even if the playoffs begin soon, the Habs won’t be playing for the Stanley Cup. It's time to look ahead to the offseason. Related: Scotty Bowman - A Coach's Life General manager Marc Bergevin will continue...
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Flames, Wild, NHL Playoff Sites, More
April 2nd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, one scribe asks if the Vegas Golden Knights might consider keeping Robin Lehner and moving on from Marc-Andre Fleury. Speaking of goaltenders, have the Calgary Flames lost confidence in David Rittich? And, if the NHL condenses their playoff format, what cities might they be looking at to host...
Golden Knights' Free Agents: Who Stays & Who Goes
March 30th, 2020 When the Vegas Golden Knights had their expansion draft, they were not expecting this much success early on. A number of players are still on the team three seasons later, and they have turned a number of their assets into core pieces. Related: Top 10 Nicest Current NHL Jerseys With their franchise players locked up long term,...
Red Wings: 3 Free Agent Fits
March 24th, 2020 With all that's going on in the world, who knows when or if the NHL will resume its season. Recent reports suggest that the league may resume in August, award the Stanley Cup in September, and then hold a truncated offseason during October when the draft and free agency would take place. That means waiting an extra few months for...
7 Biggest NHL Players in Today's Game
March 18th, 2020 In today’s NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player has speed and size, they can be lethal. According to Hockey-Graphs, the average NHLer stands six-foot-one and weighs 201 pounds (as of the 2014-15 season). When compared to the...
NHL Goalie News: February Greatness
March 5th, 2020 The NHL's goalies didn't win the day on Wednesday, which featured four high-scoring games. But goalies are never short of headline-making moments, which we'll cover in today's Goalie News. Kuemper and Demko Duel The Arizona Coyotes and the Vancouver Canucks are fighting for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, and on...
THW's Goalie News: Pacific Race & Hurricanes Update
March 4th, 2020 Tuesday was a very busy night with 20 teams in action across the National Hockey League. The top two teams in the Pacific Division got a pair of big-time performances from their goaltenders. Plus, we got an injury update out of Carolina. Lehner Blanks Devils for First Shutout When the Vegas Golden Knights acquired Robin Lehner...
