Posts About "Tomas Vokoun"
Top 5 Goalies in Expansion Draft History
June 17th, 2017 With the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft just days away it seemed appropriate to look back on the previous 10 expansion drafts in NHL history. Looking back through the history of each expansion draft should make the Vegas Golden Knights appreciate the situation they're in. Vegas isn't expected to be playoff bound, but they should be able to...
Top 3 All-Time Predators Goalies
February 23rd, 2017 The Nashville Predators have been around for just 19 seasons, meaning their “all-time lists” in terms of team history simply lack richness compared to other storied franchises. However, the Predators have been able to find success in their short-lived tenure since joining the league and a few goalies have been a part of the ride,...
Top 3 All-Time Panthers Goalies
February 8th, 2017 Florida: famous for sunshine, oranges and refusing to support professional sports teams. Yes, the Florida Panthers are no strangers to sparsely populated arenas. Sure, it’s an ice-based sport dominated by players from northern climates. But then why are their cross-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning, generally at – or near –...
Predators Goalie Mine Keeps Producing Gems
January 27th, 2017 “Goaltending is the great equalizer.” “Show me a good goalie and I’ll show you a good coach.” The platitudes are endless, all extolling the importance of goaltending to the success of a National Hockey League team. But good goaltending is hard to come by and even harder to sustain. So what makes the Nashville Predators so...
Predators, Red Wings to Play Alumni Game Feb. 28
February 20th, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators may have been the most underrated rivalry in the NHL. Prior to the conference realignment set in the 2013-14 season, there was not a bigger game on the schedule for the Predators than when the mighty Red Wings came to town. Inside the confines of Bridgestone Arena, which holds 17,133,...
Is this Marc-Andre Fleury's Final Season With the Penguins?
April 15th, 2014 Marc-Andre Fleury hasn't played in more than one playoff series per year since 2009-10. He's either lost in the 1st-round or been replaced before a 1st-round series was over. If this pattern continues, this might be Fleury's final season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Fleury must earn four victories against the Columbus Blue...
Hockey News: Vokoun Recalled; Selanne as Captain Duck
April 14th, 2014 The complete playoff schedule has been released. Plan your lives around it accordingly. Sidney Crosby has won his second career Art Ross Trophy, that should be his forth if not for injury. The Penguins have recalled goalie Tomas Vokoun, who has yet to play in the NHL this season due to a blood clot. Hobey Baker winner...
Czech Mate: The Czech Republic's Goalie Problem
December 23rd, 2013 The Czech Republic for years have been pumping out talented goaltenders with the likes of Dominik Hasek, Roman Turek, and Roman Cechmánek. However, for the upcoming Winter Olympics, the Czech Republic is facing a problem that they haven't seen in many years: lack of solid goaltending. The Pittsburgh Penguins' Tomas Vokoun is out...
Hockey News: Broken Jaw for Borrows; WJC Rosters.
December 3rd, 2013 Team Canada released it's roster for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships. Some interesting omissions. But hey, not everyone can play. Should Morgan Rielly and/or Sean Monahan be released to play in the tournament? Penguins goalie Tomas Vokoun is feeling good, but hasn't ruled out either a return or retirement....
Pittsburgh Penguins Should Delay Trade for Backup Goalie
December 2nd, 2013 The Pittsburgh Penguins should not be trading for a backup goalie. Not any time soon anyway. The pressure has been placed on Ray Shero to trade for an experienced goalie to take some of the load off of Marc-Andre Fleury's shoulders. Fleury is on pace to set a career high in starts. Based on four starting appearances by Jeff...
Is There a 2014 NHL Expansion Draft on the Horizon?
October 14th, 2013 With cities across North America clamoring for the rights to an NHL franchise, there is no lack of intrigue when discussing which locale may end up with a team. Since the expansion of the NHL into a 12-team league in 1967, the National Hockey League has held a total of 10 expansion drafts, allowing new teams to select players from...
Hockey News: George Parros Injury Fallout; Vokoun Out Six Months
October 2nd, 2013 The Blackhawks raised their Stanley Cup banner last night. They also won the game, which was pretty important too. A great look on the impact of re-alignment for the upcoming season. The Maple Leafs re-signed Phil Kessel to a massive contract. And then promptly went on to win their season opener. That just happened to...
Tomas Vokoun Injury Will Impact Penguins' Salary Cap Situation
September 23rd, 2013 Penguins GM Ray Shero announced on Saturday that goaltender Tomas Vokoun will be out indefinitely after undergoing a procedure to dissolve a blood clot in his pelvis.
