28-year-old Defenseman Mark Fistric is currently assigned to the Anaheim Ducks AHL affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, the Admirals. The left-handed shot brings veteran leadership to Norfolk’s blue line. Since clearing waivers…
Two-Way Blues While Sami Vatanen was a key ingredient in Finland’s bronze medal winning performance in Sochi, he was not greeted with good news upon returning to California. With the…
Without a doubt there will be free agent targets on defense for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lighting ranked 26th in the NHL allowing 150 goals against. This number is…
The Edmonton Oilers essentially stood pat at the NHL trade deadline, making just one deal, bringing in depth forward Jerred Smithson from the Florida Panthers for a fourth round pick.
Smithson will certainly bring value to the bottom six and brings size, grit and experience. He’s an excellent penalty killer and good in the face-off circle. He will help, but he is not a difference maker.
The question is, did Steve Tambellini and the Oilers do enough at the deadline to make them a serious playoff contender?
With opening night against the Phoenix Coyotes right around the corner, Stars fans will finally get the opportunity to watch some of the new toys GM Joe Nieuwendyk acquired this…
There might not be another team in the NHL with as much anticipation to start the season as the Edmonton Oilers. Languishing at the bottom of the standings over…
The Edmonton Oilers addressed an important need last week in dealing for defenceman Mark Fistric from the Dallas Stars. The Edmonton native is a tough, hard-nosed defenceman, something the Oilers…
With the shortened NHL season set to begin on Saturday January 19th, 2013, it is time to make our predictions as to which team will make the playoffs this season.…
If the Dallas Stars defense wasn’t already a concern, things certainly became a bit dicier today after the Stars sent defenseman Mark Fistric to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for…
Whether it is with a thunderous hip check or a shattering body check, certain players know how to put skaters on the ice a la Scott Stevens. As a result, when…
After a strong first-half to the season, the Dallas Stars are beginning to slide out of the playoff picture.