Posts tagged with "Sam Gagner"
Is Vanek a Fit for the Canucks?
August 31st, 2017 Even though training camps open in a few weeks, notable free agents remain without a job. That includes 33-year-old Thomas Vanek, who doesn't have a contract despite posting solid numbers last season.With the Detroit Red Wings, Vanek posted 38 points in 48 games. After posting numbers like that, there's no reason why Vanek should...
Canucks Sign Sam Gagner, Patrick Wiercioch
July 1st, 2017 The Vancouver Canucks have added two depth players to their lineup thanks to free agency as they signed both Sam Gagner and Patrick Wiercioch on July 1, according to Pierre LeBrun.https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/881181435054493699The deal is a reported three-year deal worth $9.45 million - an AAV of $3.15 million. It...
The Summer of Smashville
June 29th, 2017 July 1 marks the beginning of free agency in the NHL. For fans around the league, it's like Christmas but instead of getting toys, your team gets a fancy new hockey player (whose sweater you'll probably want in December when it's actually Christmas). It is a time for teams to stock up for the upcoming season, to change identities, and...
Upgrade Options for Devils' Offense
June 8th, 2017 Two weeks ago, I detailed how the New Jersey Devils could improve their defense, as it was a major problem last season. The offense was not much better, some could even argue that it was worse. New Jersey finished with 180 goals in 2016-17, good for third-worst in the NHL. Only the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks and dreadful Colorado...Blue Jackets' Tame Offseason Making Impact
February 3rd, 2017 Sometimes less is more, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are proving that saying can apply to offseason acquisitions.http://gty.im/639512328Columbus finished 27th in the NHL in 2015-16, but the months following the campaign did not see a major roster shakeup. This is not to say the team did nothing -- signing Seth Jones to a...What Happened to the Oilers 2007 Draft Picks?
January 23rd, 2017 When the Edmonton Oilers showed up on draft day in June 2007, they had six picks, three of which were first-rounders. In fact, they had three selections in the first 21 picks. It was a tremendous opportunity but in hindsight an opportunity missed.The Oilers had just traded Ryan Smyth to the New York Islanders for Robert Nilsson,...