Cornwall Ontario – As the pucks dropped after the Christmas break it’s becoming clearer which teams have a shot at going deep into the playoffs, which are simply bubble teams and which should be focusing on rebuilding or reloading. Rebuild – I’m not sure why Arizona is in the NHL any longer. The league forcing… Continue reading 4 Canadian Teams Left in Stanley Cup Hunt – by Jamie Gilcig 122817
Tag: flames
Which Canadian NHL Team Will Have the Most Wins in 2017/18 by Jamie Gilcig 100417
Cornwall Ontario – First day of the NHL season and hope is eternal for all 31 clubs. Capwise here are how the teams rank from top to bottom: Toronto Vancouver Calgary Ottawa Winnipeg Montreal Edmonton Which just goes to show you that cash doesn’t fix all ills in the cap age. And here are my… Continue reading Which Canadian NHL Team Will Have the Most Wins in 2017/18 by Jamie Gilcig 100417
Leafs & Sens Win – Nashville 2-0 vs Chicago GAME 2 Thoughts by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 16, 2017
Cornwall Ontario – The Habs evened their series Friday night. This year there seems to be more desperation across the board to win with multiple games of 100 total hits. It’s good hockey; sometimes great. Shea Weber, even though he took a lame fighting penalty, was the monster for Montreal. Just the beating alone… Continue reading Leafs & Sens Win – Nashville 2-0 vs Chicago GAME 2 Thoughts by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 16, 2017
Rough Start for Canadian Teams in NHL Play Offs by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 14, 2017
Cornwall Ontario – It was great to see five Canadian teams make the playoffs this season after Canada was blanked last year. Sadly all five lost their opening games; some tragically, some, well hockey is a game of funny bounces and for the Leafs Friday night the puck didn’t bounce their way. The upstart Leafs… Continue reading Rough Start for Canadian Teams in NHL Play Offs by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 14, 2017
Which Canadian NHL Teams Make the Play Offs This Season by Jamie Gilcig OCT 7, 2015
Ah the dawn of another season of NHL hockey. A day when every franchise has hope. By Spring we’ll see which team gets to sip from Lord Stanley’s Cup, but for today the playing field is even. Hockey is Canada’s game and I generally tend to cover our Canadian clubs. So… Continue reading Which Canadian NHL Teams Make the Play Offs This Season by Jamie Gilcig OCT 7, 2015
Free Agent Fizzle & Selling Kessel Cheap by Jamie Gilcig – JULY 2, 2015 #NHL #leafs
This seems to be the season the NHL cap really kicks in. In a normal world trading Phil Kessel for a bag of pucks wouldn’t make any sense. In the cap age….well. Brendan Shanahan and his team wanted to make a point and they traded away the team’s best player. Nobody is irreplaceable, but… Continue reading Free Agent Fizzle & Selling Kessel Cheap by Jamie Gilcig – JULY 2, 2015 #NHL #leafs
Bruins Blowing It Up Ahead of the Draft by Jamie Gilcig – LUCIC & Hamilton Traded JUNE 26, 2015
The Boston Bruins are making waves ahead of the draft with not one, but two blockbuster deals that are already frustrating Bruin fans. The Bruins sent fan favorite Milan Lucic to the shipped off to LA for the 13th pick in the draft, goalie Martin Jones and minor leaguer Colin Miller. The Kings former… Continue reading Bruins Blowing It Up Ahead of the Draft by Jamie Gilcig – LUCIC & Hamilton Traded JUNE 26, 2015
Habs Not Vegan – Put the Bite to Hamburgler – Flames Smoke Canucks by Jamie Gilcig
CFN – When Habs GM talks about wanting character in his players he wasn’t kidding as the team showed huge character in defeating the Ottawa Senators in game one of their series. Missing was team leader and top scorer Max Pacioretty and Norris candidate PK Subban earned a game misconduct for a clear two handed… Continue reading Habs Not Vegan – Put the Bite to Hamburgler – Flames Smoke Canucks by Jamie Gilcig
My Fearless NHL Play Off Predictions for Round One by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 14, 2015 #sens #habs
CFN – It’s time. Eight series kick off Wednesday night which will leave eight teams for round two. Which teams make it will make for some interesting story lines. This year 5 Canadian teams made the final 16, but sadly four of them are playing against each other. It does seem at times that… Continue reading My Fearless NHL Play Off Predictions for Round One by Jamie Gilcig APRIL 14, 2015 #sens #habs
Calgary Flames Off to Great Start – Block 1 Review by Jamie Gilcig – NOV 9, 2014
CFN – Calgary is off to a great start this season with 20 points after 16 games with a +8 goal differential. While Edmonton is loaded with star early draft picks the Flames have a compete level that has them rolling along and currently in a play off spot. They have no super stars… Continue reading Calgary Flames Off to Great Start – Block 1 Review by Jamie Gilcig – NOV 9, 2014
Which Canadian NHL Teams Will Improve in 2014/15? by Jamie Gilcig Habs Leafs Sens
CFN- The Habs ended the pre-season with a trade. Gone are Carey Price’s best bud Peter Budaj and Patrick Holland for Erik Tangradi. It’s an interesting move. With Tangradi already clearing waivers it gives Montreal some back up beef and helps their cap space as Tokarski’s salary was nearly 2/3 less than Budaj.… Continue reading Which Canadian NHL Teams Will Improve in 2014/15? by Jamie Gilcig Habs Leafs Sens
How Did Canadian NHL GM’s Do in the Off Season by Jamie Gilcig – Aug 25, 2014
CFN – As the long hot Summer comes to an end changes have occurred across the NHL. Some more drastic than others. Some teams have new coaches and GM’s. We’re going to look at Canada’s six teams and rate their performances in their attempt to bring Lord Stanley’s Cup back to Canada.… Continue reading How Did Canadian NHL GM’s Do in the Off Season by Jamie Gilcig – Aug 25, 2014
Would You Pick Up David Booth on Waivers for Your NHL Team? By Jamie Gilcig
CFN – The Vancouver Canucks have placed David Booth on Unconditional waivers for the purpose of using one of the get out of jail no penalty compliance buy outs. I can’t blame them as he’s disappointed, especially at his cap hit vs expectations. But David Booth has size and some grit notching over 100… Continue reading Would You Pick Up David Booth on Waivers for Your NHL Team? By Jamie Gilcig