Posts About "Tomas Jurco"
Oilers Should Bet On Speed and Skill
September 29th, 2019 With the Edmonton Oilers pre-season schedule officially over, the time for Ken Holland and Dave Tippett to decide who will be part of the equation in Wednesday’s season opener has arrived. Chances are both will lean towards a more experienced lineup but lets us hope that won’t be deciding factor in determining who ultimately makes...
Jurco, Bear with Two Goals Each as Oilers Beat Jets 5-3
September 27th, 2019 WINNIPEG — Tomas Jurco scored twice as the Edmonton Oilers came back in the third period to beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 Thursday night in NHL exhibition play. Ethan Bear also scored two goals for Edmonton (3-3-0), which trailed 3-2 after 40 minutes.&nbs...
NHL Preseason: Potential Surprise Player for Every Team
September 16th, 2019 Everybody loves an underdog. And every fall, there are successful underdog stories coming out of NHL training camps. When the 31 teams declare their 23-man rosters on Oct. 1, there will be several surprises again this year. Unheralded prospects making the cut. Minor-leaguers taking the next step. Journeymen sticking in new...
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...
The Grind Line: Red Wings' Trade Deadline Grades
March 6th, 2017 For the first time since the 1990-91 season, the Detroit Red Wings are likely to miss the playoffs. Currently, the team sits in the basement of the Eastern Conference standing, with a record of 25-27-11, 10 points behind the New York Islanders for the last wild card spot. Even if the Wings manage to go on an unbelievable run during the...
Vanek’s Trade Stock Rises
February 26th, 2017 The trade deadline is fast approaching, and a couple teams already have started to acquire depth for a playoff run or stock up on draft picks. The Detroit Red Wings were one of those teams, as they traded forward Tomas Jurco to the Chicago Blackhawks for a third-round pick Friday. Also on Friday, the Dallas Stars traded Patrick Eaves...
Red Wings Bye Week Notes
February 25th, 2017 Finally, a break for the Detroit Red Wings. Unfortunately, it’s not the break fans were looking for – a string of wins and/or favorable calls. While the Red Wings are on break for their NHL-mandated bye week, the news about the team doesn’t stop. Trade deadline talk Drew Miller trade request Tomas Jurco dealt ...
Detroit Red Wings Trade Tomas Jurco to Chicago Blackhawks
February 24th, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Tomas Jurco from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a 2017 third-round draft pick, the team announced Friday. Jurco has played in only 16 games with the Red Wings this season, as well as two games with the Grand Rapids Griffins on a conditioning...
Preview: Bruins Seeking Revenge on Red Wings
January 24th, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings will roll into the TD Garden Tuesday evening to take on the Boston Bruins for the third time in 2016-17. The clubs split the previous two contests with the Bruins taking a 1-0 win on Oct. 29 and the Red Wings capturing a 6-5 victory on Jan. 18. The Bruins will be looking to redeem themselves in front of...
Where Does Tomas Jurco Fit?
November 23rd, 2016 Tomas Jurco is nearing his return to the Red Wings’ lineup, as the team assigned him to Grand Rapids yesterday for a two-game conditioning stint. He’ll play for the Griffins tonight and on Friday, then return to Detroit sometime this weekend. With the team in the midst of a four-game losing streak, some fresh legs could serve as a...
Making Sense of Red Wings’ Roster Moves
October 11th, 2016 It has been a confusing couple of days for the Detroit Red Wings’ fanbase. General manager Ken Holland decided to place a handful of players on waivers this past Saturday, which included Martin Frk. By now, you know that the Carolina Hurricanes claimed the 23-year-old winger on Sunday. The Wings’ general manager followed that up by...
Tomas Jurco May Not Be Ready for Season Opener After Surgery
August 27th, 2016 Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Jurco is expected to miss training camp and could even miss the start of the season after undergoing back surgery. Jurco injured himself training at home in Slovakia and had the procedure last week. He's expected to miss around four-to-six weeks, according to MLive's Ansar Khan. "Not sure he'll be...
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Detroit Red Wings Fans
January 4th, 2016 Which Detroit Red Wings New Year's Resolutions Will You Follow? Now that it is officially 2016, New Year’s resolutions are kicking into full gear. Promises to go to the gym more, eat healthier, and actually floss are being (hopefully) fulfilled. For Detroit Red Wings fans, the resolutions are a little different, though. How can...
