As the March 8th NHL Trade Deadline rapidly approaches, the Ottawa Senators find themselves in an all-too-familiar position. They sit well outside the playoff race and are already looking towards the off-season. This was the year in which many people expected the Senators to finally take their collective next step as a group and reach…
Connor McDavid certainly isn’t the GM of the Edmonton Oilers, but he plays a big role in what the team elects to do with most of their bigger transactions. If he says something about the team, you can bet it’s either because he believes in what he’s saying, or he’s heard it on good authority…
According to Allan Mitchell of The Athletic, the Edmonton Oilers might have shifted gears when it comes to their goaltending situation. As the Oilers navigate the goaltending landscape, a smaller deal for netminders like Dan Vladar or James Reimer might be the better move versus going for a big fish. Mitchell suggests the Oilers swap…
The NHL’s trade deadline is March 8th and expect to see a flurry of activity over the course of the next eight weeks. With some separation in the standings in both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, the buyers and sellers are starting to take shape. More specifically, when it comes to goaltending, there’s a…
The goaltending woes in Toronto have reached a critical point. Things are so bad, head coach Sheldon Keefe to publicly acknowledge the challenges with netminder Ilya Samsonov. Keefe’s recent statements suggest a lack of confidence in Samsonov’s current form, acknowledging the need for the organization to address the situation. This is nothing short of a…
Expect Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen to attract trade interest from teams in the coming weeks as rumors pick up ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. The action might be slow now, but of the handful of netminders available, Allen offers something many other goalies don’t — experience at a reasonable price. That could up…
Add the Toronto Maple Leafs to a list of a handful of teams that are looking for NHL goaltending help. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs know they need help and GM Brad Treliving is starting to look around to see if he can find it. The goaltending market does have options. The…
