Posts About "Wayne Simmonds"
Oilers Should Consider Trading Nurse
July 15th, 2018 The Edmonton Oilers have made some decent, but non-glamourous signings in free agency this summer; something that was, for the most part, expected. Adding Tobias Rieder was certainly a smart signing and bringing back Kyle Brodziak will help their center depth. Still, few will look at what the Oilers did with these two additions and...
NHL Rumors: Simmonds, Spooner, Thornton, More
July 2nd, 2018 One day after NHL Free Agency opened and a number of big names came off the board, things became a lot clearer for teams who landed their targets or missed out. Some organizations will need to make moves to clear up space or remove a surplus at certain positions while other organizations now realize how much they've not plugged some...
Should the Oilers Go for Wayne Simmonds?
June 21st, 2018 I suppose it's not surprising this week to hear anyone's name come up in a trade rumor mill. This is the week of the NHL Entry Draft only a few days from the opening of free agency. Players who we might not envision becoming available, tend to become available. So, when a report surfaced that Wayne Simmonds might be shopped by the...
Drafted by Kings but Succeeding Elsewhere
June 17th, 2018 In the past fifteen years, the Los Angeles Kings have drafted many key components to add to their team which has helped them win two Stanley Cups. Players like Drew Doughty, Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Quick,Tyler Toffoli and Dustin Brown were all drafted by the Kings in this time frame. The Kings have had success finding talent in recent...
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
May 20th, 2018 From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) have a history of naming things after former players, coaches and integral people. It’s no different when it comes to the Gordie Howe hat trick. No, we’re not talking about a three goal performance of some kind. Rather, a Gordie Howe hat trick includes...
Analytical Look at Flyers Statistical Leaders
March 23rd, 2018 Check out the statistical leaders in the NHL and you will notice that the Philadelphia Flyers have some players near the top. Claude Giroux's bounce-back season has put him in the top 10 in points and in Hart Trophy contention once again. Jake Voracek, no matter what linemates he has played with, has been near the leaders in assists and...
