Flames News & Rumors: Tocchet, Ward, Nesterov & More
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, we discuss another coach who might be making his way to Cowtown; there is talk that Rick Tocchet will join the…
Nikita Nesterov
Flames’ Newcomers Have Been Hit and Miss
We are now a full two weeks into the 2020-21 Calgary Flames season, and while it’s not the biggest sample size, I think we have seen enough of the team’s…
Flames Get Potential Bargain in Nesterov Signing
The Calgary Flames management staff, led by general manager Brad Treliving, have done a fantastic job this offseason in terms of both free agency and the draft. They had one…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Brazeau, Nesterov & Mogilny
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I will share news about Maple Leafs prospect Justin Brazeau’s success through the organization, consider the possibility of Nikita Nesterov…
Devils Should Dive Into European Free Agent Market
The NHL has been on pause for over a month now due to the coronavirus, with the remainder of the regular season still up in the air and facing a possible August…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, KHL, NHL Draft, NHL Playoffs, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, even as the NHL season essentially comes to a halt on the ice, off the ice things are busy and front offices will still be…
Jets Free Agent Targets: Defense
We’ve all heard it before: coveted free agents don’t want to come to Winnipeg. There are myriad reasons that supposedly make Winnipeg one of the least desired destinations in the…
Canucks’ Free Agency Targets
They say that you learn from your mistakes. Canucks nation better hope that holds true for Jim Benning when free agency starts on July 1. Last summer, Benning chased both…
Solving the Canadiens’ Defensive Puzzle
As the National Hockey League trade deadline approaches, the Montreal Canadiens have begun to assess their roster for a playoff run. At this time of year, all playoff hopeful teams…
Does Nesterov Make Beaulieu Expendable?
You can’t help but think the Nikita Nesterov deal is only the first domino to fall for the Montreal Canadiens and that bigger players than Jonathan Racine and a 2017 sixth-round…
Canadiens Acquire Nesterov From Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Nikita Nesterov from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Jonathan Racine and a sixth-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft on Thursday. The…
Lightning Defense Depth Missing
Compare defensive statistics of the Tampa Bay Lightning this year versus last and the difference is minimal. One might even say that it is barely detectable, but the fans watching…