Posts About "Steve Montador"
Remembering the Hockey Legends Lost in 2015
December 30th, 2015 The hockey community lost a number of important members over the course of the past year. The impacts that they had on the game in various countries and eras was indelible. Without them, the game as we know it would not be the same. Here, we remember their accomplishments. JP Parise, LW, Minnesota North Stars The father of current...
Hockey Headlines: Best Wishes to Pascal Dupuis
December 9th, 2015 A collection of all the latest news from around the world of hockey: Latest from the NHL board of governors meetings: There will no longer be draft pick compensation for executives. . The Salary Cap is going up. . Updates on expansion. , Tough news about Pascal Dupuis. He's the kind of guy everyone wants on their team. ,...
Hockey News: The Ben Bishop Roller Coaster Continues
May 13th, 2015 His smile was as big as a kid in a candy store. Although Ben Bishop was born in Denver, he called St. Louis his home. The not-so-averaged-sized teenager muscled his way through the amateur ranks, playing for the Kirkwood Stars and the Junior Blues. He went on to Chaminade College Preparatory School, where he shined as the team's...
Daniel Carcillo Speaks Out On Steve Montador, NHLPA
April 22nd, 2015 The death of former Chicago Blackhawks player Steve Montador has had ripples that continue to move throughout the hockey community, as Daniel Carcillo's piece in the Players' Tribune proved today. The forward for the Chicago Blackhawks spoke on-camera about his personal friendship with Montador, who Carcillo refers to as Monty...
Buffalo Sabres Remembering Steve Montador
April 9th, 2015 When former NHL defenseman Steve Montador passed away in February, the entire NHL community was left in shock as the 35-year old passed away of what the police deemed to be "natural causes". Now, just under two months after the man who was known for his charity work off the ice will be remembered forever thanks in part to a former...
Q & A with Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins
March 2nd, 2015 Zdeno Chara has come a long way in his NHL career -- from looking like an awkward giant on skates with the New York Islanders in 1997 to becoming a solid NHL top-pair defenseman with the Ottawa Senators to captaining the Boston Bruins to the 2010 Stanley Cup (the franchise's first in some 38 years). Zee, as his teammates call him, became...
Hockey News: Ovechkin's Slash; Timonen's Return
February 18th, 2015 Should the Panthers be interested in Phil Kessel? The Western Conference playoff race will be going down to the wire. No one seems to know if Jeff Petry is actually good or not. Minnesota isn't sold on Dubnyk enough to sign him just yet. Do the Red Wings have another prospect gem in Teemu Pulkkinen? The Ducks are...
Steve Montador Was The 2004 Calgary Flames
February 18th, 2015 He was never supposed to be there. Undrafted, unheralded and largely unknown, Steve Montador was 24 years old when the Calgary Flames made their miracle run to Game 7 of the 2004 Stanley Cup Final. Bolstered by hard work, tenacity and an unyielding adherence to a system designed to maximize their (few) strengths and minimize their...
The NHL Mourns the Loss of Steve Montador
February 16th, 2015 It was shocking to hear the news when for NHL defenseman Steve Montador passed away Sunday, especially because he was just 35-years old. Those around the NHL did his part in telling his story on Twitter Sunday. Here are some of the best: Moment of silence for #Sabres alum Steve Montador. #PHIvsBUF pic.twitter.com/m7WLwuGrH3 —...
Hockey News: Remembering Steve Montador; Franson, Santorelli Come Home
February 16th, 2015 Afraid you missed some big moments in the NHL over the weekend? Here's the hot topics. Sadly, Steve Montador was found dead in his apartment. Former teammate Stephen Weiss remembers him as "kind, generous." The Predators are primed for a strong playoff run by adding Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli. Franson says that...
Hockey World Reacts to Steve Montador's Passing
February 15th, 2015 As the hockey world mourns the loss of former NHL defenseman Steve Montador, reaction has been pouring in from all parts of the community. Fans, players and media alike have all been leaving their thoughts on the untimely death of one of the league's "good guys". Montador was a big part of the Calgary Flames' run to the Stanley Cup...
Steve Montador passes away
February 15th, 2015 Update: In an update on the investigation, the Mississauga News is reporting that the police believe the death was due to natural causes. According to a statement from the Peel Regional Police, "foul play is not suspected, pending the outcome of an autopsy." Original: There is some very sad news to report on this Sunday...
Nashville's Compliance Buyout Shopping List
June 29th, 2013 Buyouts are swelling the ranks of a barren 2013 NHL free agent class, as teams have begun trimming their fat to free up salary and roster space and comply with a shrinking salary cap. According to the league's new compliance buyout provision, each team will be able to buyout two contracts from their pre-CBA roster without the normal...
