Tag: Hockey

The Bruins Sign Forward Brett Ritchie

Welcome to Boston, Brett! Photo taken from NHL.com. The Bruins announced today that they have signed forward Brett Ritchie to a one-year contract worth $1 million. Ritchie, 26, is a right-wing who recorded four goals and two assists in 53 games for the Dallas Stars last season. He also played in one playoff game for … Continue reading The Bruins Sign Forward Brett Ritchie →

The Bruins Sign Connor Clifton to a Contract Extension

More Cliffy Hockey, folks! Photo taken from NHL.com The Bruins announced today that they have signed defenseman Connor Clifton to a three-year contract extension worth $3 million ($1 million AAV). Clifton, 24, burst onto the scene last year for the Bruins when the blue line was decimated by injuries early in the year. He appeared … Continue reading The Bruins Sign Connor Clifton to a Contract Extension →

The Bruins Sign Goaltender Maxime Lagace

Welcome to Boston, Max! Photo taken from NHL.com. The Bruins announced today that they have signed goaltender Maxime Lagace to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000 at the NHL level. Signed by the Vegas Golden Knights as an undrafted free agent before the start of the 2017-18 season, Lagace, 26, appeared in only one game … Continue reading The Bruins Sign Goaltender Maxime Lagace →

What Should the Bruin’s Do With Their UFAs?

All photos taken from NHL.com The Bruins only have three unrestricted free agents this offseason, which is good news considering they have to resign restricted free agents Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, and Danton Heinen. Potentially hitting the open market from the Bruins July 1st are UFAs Noel Acciari, Steven Kampfer, and Marcus Johannson. Here’s what … Continue reading What Should the Bruin’s Do With Their UFAs? →

Kessel Traded to Arizona for Galchenyuk

Phil Kessel (left) was traded for Alex Galchenyuk (right) last night in a package deal.Photo taken from NHL.com The Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes just broke twitter. The Penguins acquired forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph in exchange for forward Phil Kessel,  defenseman Dane Birks, and a 2021 4th round pick. This trade has … Continue reading Kessel Traded to Arizona for Galchenyuk →

Roberto Luongo Retires

Photo taken from NHL.com On Wednesday, June 26th, 2019, Roberto Luongo announced his retirement from the NHL after 19 seasons. He accomplished much over his career, although he never won the Vezina Trophy (but he should have, at least in 2004) or the Stanley Cup. Regardless, he was a phenomenal goalie over his career and … Continue reading Roberto Luongo Retires →

An Overview of the Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason

(photo from penguins.nhl.com) The Penguins had a rough postseason. They got  swept by the Islanders and only scored six goals while giving up 12 over the course of the four games. It was a postseason Pens fans knew was coming but didn’t want to happen. However, this could be the little reboot the team needs. … Continue reading An Overview of the Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason →

The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019

The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019 was announced Tuesday, and this year’s inductees are Hayley Wickenheiser, Guy Carbonneau, Sergei Zubov, and Vaclav Nedomansky as players, and Jim Rutherford and Jerry York in the builders category. Here’s a little bit about each of them and their careers. Hayley Wickenheiser Wickenheiser was the first woman … Continue reading The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019 →

Two Penguins Enter the Hockey Hall of Fame

Jim Rutherford.(photo from NHL.com)Sergei Zubov(photo from NHL.com) The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019 was announced yesterday with a couple of familiar names in it, the biggest for the Penguins being General Manager Jim Rutherford. Rutherford will be inducted into the HHOF under the builders category. The Hall of Fame’s website states this about … Continue reading Two Penguins Enter the Hockey Hall of Fame →