Posts About "Scottie Upshall"
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...
