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Steve Downie

Red Wings Could’ve Fixed Their Goaltending Issues in 2012

Owen Hillman | December 10, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings (16-11-3) are the only team in the Eastern Conference with a trio of 30+ point scorers (Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat). Players like defenseman Moritz…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Lightning Transactions, Red Wings Transactions, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Have Made the Most From 2012 Trade with the Avalanche

Eugene Helfrick | April 3, 2025

When the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche faced off in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, it brought to mind one of the most important interactions between the franchises in…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Lightning Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis, Tampa Bay Lightning

Coyotes Assign Steve Downie to AHL

Dustin L. Nelson | January 18, 2016

The Arizona Coyotes announced Monday, after he cleared waivers, that they have sent veteran forward Steve Downie to the AHL. It wasn’t entirely surprising that Downie cleared waivers, yet, as…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, NHL News

Steve Downie Placed on Waivers

Dustin L. Nelson | January 17, 2016

The Arizona Coyotes have placed forward Steve Downie on waivers, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. Downie signed with Arizona over the summer, following a season of surprising successes in Pittsburgh,…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, NHL News

What To Expect From Bobby Farnham In 2015-16

Michael Pityk | July 21, 2015

Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have fallen in love with one of the young players within the system and his name is Bobby Farnham. Well, his name is actually Robert…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

An Opportunity for New Hope in Pittsburgh

Lee C.J. Sobotka | July 12, 2015

“Great moments are born from great opportunity.” – Herb Brooks That’s what the Pittsburgh Penguins have right now: A fantastic opportunity to push through fear and doubt and come out…

Categories Commentary, Penguins Management, Penguins Transactions

Revisting the Penguins First Year Under Rutherford: Part 1 – Free Agency

Michael Pityk | May 30, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins managed to reach the Stanley Cup playoffs for the ninth consecutive season. It took them until the very last game of the season to secure a playoff…

Categories Free Agents, Pittsburgh Penguins

Five Reasons: Move Kunitz to Bottom Six

Ryan Shaffer | March 26, 2015

No player has taken more criticism in Pittsburgh lately than forward Chris Kunitz.  In November, the two-time Stanley Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist and, most notably, Robin to Sidney Crosby’s…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Steve Downie Returning to Form in Pittsburgh

Adam Williams | March 25, 2015

View image | gettyimages.com When Steve Downie was signed in the off-season, the Penguins knew exactly what they were getting.  They were acquiring a gritty, toes-the-line forward who would add…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Perron, Pugilism and Puke: Penguins’ Wildly Weird Week

The Hockey Writers | January 5, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins had one of the most intriguing weeks an NHL team could have this past week and we are not even past the first week of 2015. Through…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

“Not Our Rival!” Or Are They?

The Hockey Writers | December 15, 2014

During the 2003-04 NCAA basketball season the University of Maryland’s men’s basketball team played Duke University in three hard fought basketball games. Duke won the two regular season matchups, but…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins

And The Most “Impactful” Addition to the Penguins Is…

The Hockey Writers | December 12, 2014

A few weeks ago I wrote on reasons why the Penguins will be thankful despite all of their health concerns. Well, since that article Kris Letang, Chris Kunitz, Patric Hornqvist,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins
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