NHL Rumors: Senators, Stars, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | August 27, 2019 In today’s NHL rumors, there is news that the Ottawa Senators have begun contract extension talks with one of their young defensemen, the Dallas Stars have invited a veteran to…
Revisiting David Poile’s Drafts – 2002 Kyle Gipe | April 22, 2019 For the past few weeks, I’ve been diving into David Poile’s draft history as general manager of the Nashville Predators. Since he’s been the franchise’s only GM, he’s been at…
Yes or No?: Oilers Next Potential Moves Jim Parsons | October 2, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers have had a busy 48 hours. Between heading off to Europe for an exhibition game on Wednesday morning to making some roster adjustments — literally on the…
NHL Rumors: Nylander, Duchene, Upshall, More Jim Parsons | September 25, 2018 In today’s rumor rundown, things are not looking good between the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander, the Ottawa Senators may have just irked the wrong forward and the Oilers…
Edmonton Oilers’ PTO Expectations Ian Wilson | September 15, 2018 From a management point of view, the professional tryout (PTO) is often referred to as bargain shopping. From a player’s perspective, it may offer one last shot to prove you…
Oilers: 5 Free Agents Worth a PTO Shane Sander | August 8, 2018 As training camp approaches, one thing is clear about the Edmonton Oilers strategy this offseason: find suitable players on cheap, cost-effective contracts to fill depth spots. Moves like signing Tobias…
PTO Predictions Revisited: Landing Spots for 67 UFAs Larry Fisher | September 14, 2017 Training camps are now open. Preseason games start on Saturday already. Yet, there are 50-plus players, arguably of NHL-calibre, still seeking contracts for the upcoming campaign — enough to ice…
Are Canucks Seeking a Shine or Grind 4th Line? Trevor Beggs | September 9, 2017 Twenty years ago, it would have been unheard of to see guys like Sam Gagner on your fourth line. Now, it’s becoming a trend in the NHL. As the game…
Hurricanes and Blues Put on a Goal Show Mark Shiver | April 9, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes are closing their season badly. A few days ago, they were eliminated from playoff contention just like that. Of course, the elimination was the culmination of a…
Scottie Upshall Gets 1-Year Extension Dustin L. Nelson | June 23, 2016 The St. Louis Blues have signed Scottie Upshall to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The 32-year-old winger’s deal is reported to carry a one-way value of $900,000.…
Paajarvi Out, Upshall In for St. Louis Blues’ Game 6 Andrew Forbes | May 25, 2016 There will be changes coming to the St. Louis Blues lineup for Game 6 outside of the crease. According to Kevin Kurz of CSNBayArea.com, it looks as though Magnus Paajarvi…
Looking Backes: the Difference in Blues Playoff Success Lies in Their Captain Mike Poepping | May 9, 2016 The St. Louis Blues have had a long history of crushing playoff defeat in their almost 50-year history, which has most recently been under the watch of the team’s current…