Posts About "Sami Vatanen"
What Happened to Ducks' Envied Defense Core?
September 6th, 2019 Flashback to the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Anaheim Ducks had a blue line that consisted of Cam Fowler, Sami Vatanen, Shea Theodore, Brandon Montour, Josh Manson, and Hampus Lindholm. With an average age of 23.5, they were the envy of the league. What was even more remarkable was that they were all drafted by the organization and...
Devils 2019-20 Roster: Constructing the Blue Line
August 22nd, 2019 The New Jersey Devils were not as active on defense as they were at forward this offseason. But they did make a significant addition when they traded for P.K. Subban on the second day of the NHL Entry Draft. They also re-signed restricted free agents Mirco Mueller and Connor Carrick to short-term deals. P.K. Subban will be the New...
NHL News & Notes: Gardiner, Senators Arena & More
February 27th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Jake Gardiner will miss Wednesday's game, Plans for a downtown arena in Ottawa fell through but there's still intentions to build an arena and Sami Vatanen is set to return to action. Related: NHL News & Notes: Kadri, Johansson & More Gardiner Out Wednesday Night The Toronto Maple Leafs will be...
Revisiting the Devils Acquisition of Sami Vatanen
November 30th, 2018 Major trades have been a staple of the New Jersey Devils under general manager Ray Shero. Key players like Taylor Hall, Kyle Palmieri, and Marcus Johansson all came to the organization that way. Another key piece who joined the team through a trade was Sami Vatanen. Vatanen, a defenseman, was acquired by the Devils a year ago today in...
NHL News & Notes: Melnyk Suing, Mamin Loaned & More
November 23rd, 2018 In today's News & Notes, Eugene Melnyk is suing his business partner, Maxim Mamin has been loaned to a KHL team and the New Jersey Devils' will be seeing a return of two players to their lineup. Melnyk Sues Partner Over Senators' Arena Bid When it rains, it pours. For the Ottawa Senators, this statement has been applicable far too...
Ducks' Draft Success Goes Beyond the 3rd Round
September 11th, 2018 There were 217 picks made over seven rounds in the 2018 NHL Draft, and the reality is that only a few of them will be winners. Most draft selections are risks - sometimes they pan out, but many times they fizzle away or become smaller-role players, finding a place on the third lines or bottom pairings of teams. According to TSN (and...
