Posts About "Scottie Upshall"
Revisiting David Poile's Drafts - 2002
April 22nd, 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 the helm for every draft since 1998. Beginning with that first draft, I’m working forward to the present, with this installment covering the 2002...
Yes or No?: Oilers Next Potential Moves
October 2nd, 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 fly — the Oilers haven't wasted any time getting down to business before their NHL regular season starts on October 6, 2018. Among other things the Oilers have...
NHL Rumors: Nylander, Duchene, Upshall, More
September 25th, 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 have cut Scottie Upshall from his PTO but may be presenting another opportunity to him. William Nylander Not Budging It is being reported that Toronto Maple...
Edmonton Oilers' PTO Expectations
September 15th, 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 still belong in the NHL. As far as the Edmonton Oilers are concerned, the hope is that this year's trio of PTOs will offer some promising options to the team....
Oilers: 5 Free Agents Worth a PTO
August 8th, 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 Rieder, Kyle Brodziak, and Kevin Gravel didn't break the bank for general manager Peter Chiarelli. Rieder's one-year $2 million deal...
PTO Predictions Revisited: Landing Spots for 67 UFAs
September 14th, 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 a roster in Seattle. Make it happen, Mr. Bettman. Kidding aside, this is a serious time for those free agents looking for work into...
Are Canucks Seeking a Shine or Grind 4th Line?
September 9th, 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 moves to eliminate some of the enforcers of old, skilled guys are finding their way into bottom-six roles. Gagner was a prime example of that last year in Columbus. Playing on a...
Hurricanes and Blues Put on a Goal Show
April 9th, 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 lot of negative outcomes throughout the season, but to anxious fans, it felt like it was "just like that." Just like that, the Hurricanes were down...
Scottie Upshall Gets 1-Year Extension
June 23rd, 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. That's a bit of a bump on last season's $700,000 two-way deal and still a far cry from the four-year $3.5 million deal he played on immediately...
Paajarvi Out, Upshall In for St. Louis Blues' Game 6
May 25th, 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 will sit for the all-important Game 6 against San Jose and that Scottie Upshall will draw back into the Blues’ lineup. The 25-year-old Paajarvi has played in just...
Looking Backes: the Difference in Blues Playoff Success Lies in Their Captain
May 9th, 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 captain, David Backes (2011/12-present). However with the team just one win shy of reaching their first Western Conference Final since 2001, the Blues' leader seems to...
Blues PTO Players Paying Dividends
November 11th, 2015 The St. Louis Blues have been hit by the injury bug early and often this year, dating back into the offseason when players like Jori Lehtera and Patrik Berglund required surgery. Lehtera returned for the start of the 2015-16 season, but Berglund's recovery is long-term and since opening night the Blues have seen a number of other...
St. Louis Blues Player Profile: Martin Havlat
November 10th, 2015 Journeyman forward Martin Havlat was invited to a tryout with the St. Louis Blues little more than a week ago, potentially to fill in as the injury bug made its way through the St. Louis roster. After signing a one-year deal the winger makes his Blues debut Tuesday night in New Jersey where Havlat played 40 games last season....
