Posts About "Tim Gleason"
Tim Gleason Leaves Tryout
November 28th, 2015 Tim Gleason has spent the last week with the Carolina Hurricanes on a professional tryout. It's a familiar space for him. He spent nine seasons there all told, including four seasons where he was an alternate captain. That bid for a new deal came to an end this week when Gleason decided to walk away from his tryout, the team...
Four Free Agents the Nashville Predators Should Consider
June 29th, 2015 The NHL's free-agency period begins on July 1, and the Nashville Predators could make more noise in the free-agent market than once believed. A month ago, general manager David Poile said he was not going to be too active in free agency because was pleased with the team's core. However, with the uncertainty surrounding the...
Predators on the Prowl for a Depth Defenseman
June 1st, 2015 One of the most critical assets of any successful NHL team is a solid defense. Arguably, the Nashville Predators have one of the best defensive cores in the league with Shea Weber, Roman Josi, Seth Jones and Ryan Ellis at the helm. Entering last season, however, there was one problem. Inexperience. General Manager David...
Curtis Glencross' and Tim Gleason's First Week
March 10th, 2015 It has now been more than a week since Washington acquired two new skaters before the March 2nd trade deadline ran out. Even though there is a solid chance neither Tim Gleason or Curtis Glencross will return next season, both are counted on to be productive in the short-term in order for the Capitals to advance as far as they can in...
Hockey News: Vermette to the Blackhawks, Gleason to the Capitals
March 1st, 2015 The trade deadline is Monday, but NHL teams are getting a head start. Stay up to date as to the big moves and what to expect tomorrow. Blackhawks and Coyotes agreed on a deal that sent Antoine Vermette to Chicago. Tomas Fleischmann to Ducks, Dany Heatley and a pick to Panthers; making sense of the deal. Tim Gleason goes to...
Ron Francis Spotlight; Anybody Want His Assets?
February 15th, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com Ron Francis, general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes is watching his team disappoint at many levels. The 'Canes are holding on to last place in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference with 45 points. They have lost their last two games, 2-1 to the Anaheim Ducks, and 6-3 to the...
Fast and Furious Jets Beat Hurricanes 3-1
November 14th, 2014 Fast and furious is a successful movie franchise. It is also a key ingredient in winning a hockey game in the NHL. The Winnipeg Jets landed on the ice in Raleigh, NC last night with their turbo thrusters blazing. The first ten minutes of the first period was like comparing an accelerating F-16 to a coasting biplane. Like laser-guided...
Tim Gleason Is Back Home. Hurricanes Fans, Are You Glad?
September 8th, 2014 Tim Gleason is back home. Hurricanes fans are you glad? Is he worth $1.2 million? Some say yes and some say no. He is 31 years old and plays defense. He’s been with Carolina before and can possibly be glossed by some as “another Leafs retread.” At least a glance at the Twitter feed of TSN’s Aaron Ward when Gleason’s...
Metropolitan Rivals: Who Survives The Flyers-Canes Storm?
July 20th, 2014 Despite Carolina's run-of-the-mill 36-35-11 record last season, the Hurricanes exhibited ownership over the Flyers by going 4-0-0 against their new divisional adversary. The Canes' success against Philadelphia, however, didn't correlate with their overall regular season results, missing the playoffs for the fifth straight season. With a...
Curiously, Carolina Defenseman Tim Gleason Out a Week
November 26th, 2013 The mystery surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes’ latest injury has been odd to say the least. It’s hard to say when it happened or what currently ails Tim Gleason, who’s already missed several games this year with a concussion stemming from a preseason fight with Montreal Canadiens forward Jarred Tinordi. Kirk Muller would not...
Carolina Hurricanes: Finding Space for Tim Gleason
October 22nd, 2013 The Carolina Hurricanes found a familiar face skating amongst them during Monday morning drills. After sustaining a concussion during a preseason game against Montreal, Tim Gleason has begun practicing fully and is nearing a season debut. https://twitter.com/CanesChantel/status/392308308289531904 Normally, when a player such as...
Hurricanes’ Depth Finally Emerging
October 8th, 2013 Imagine an NHL fourth line featuring a 5th overall pick in the most recent draft and a former 26 goal scorer. In a few short days, that could be what the Carolina Hurricanes trot out onto the ice in either Pittsburgh or Washington. Tuomo Ruutu is nearing a return, ready to make his season debut, and Kirk Muller has hinted that he may...
Keeping Tim Gleason Has Paid Off For Hurricanes
March 21st, 2013 Last season Carolina Hurricanes’ GM Jim Rutherford made a surprising decision by choosing to sign UFA-to-be defenseman Tim Gleason rather than trading him for draft picks and/or prospects at the trade deadline. The non-trade has been paying off for the Hurricanes as they attempt to secure a playoff spot. As the Feb. 27...
