Here is the latest video of Nike Bauer's weekend with the Staal Family. Find out what it's like for their parents when they watch their sons play each other, what the guys wanted to be when they were younger, plus alot more.
Let us know what you think of the video and the Staals.
Nike Bauer Hockey recently sat down with Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas. Thomas is coming off one of his best seasons with the B's after going 28-19. He recorded career bests in Goals Against Average at 2.44 and save percentage at .921. The .921 save percentage was good for fourth overall in the league. He was selected to his first All-Star game and picked up the win for the Eastern Conference down in Atlanta.
Thomas and the B's made the playoffs last year and pushed the top seeded Canadians to a series deciding Game 7. It was an experience that Thomas certainly learned from and hopes that he and his teammates will be able to go even further next year. Check out this video and let us know your thoughts. Hope you enjoy it.
If you haven't already checked out the updated Glove and Protective section on nikebauer.com make sure you do. It has all the new information on the Vapor XXXX series. Here are some shots from this past season of the new Vapor XXXX glove being worn by some of Nike Bauer's athletes. Let us know what you think of the shots and what you think of the gloves. Hope you enjoy.
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NBH would like to congratulate Markus Naslund on his new deal with the New York Rangers. Naslund, who spent the last 12 seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, signed a 2 year contract to join the Rangers.
In a conference call with the media, Naslund spoke about the opportunity to join such a storied organization. "I think for anyone who dreams of playing in the NHL, playing for one of the Original Six teams with the history and tradition, it's special," Naslund said.
Despite being excited about his new team and opportunity, Naslund addressed the fact that it was a hard decision to leave the club that he called home for so long. "It's not an easy thing, I've been in Vancouver a long time. I've been a captain there for the last eight years. I have very fond memories of playing in that city and all that comes with that. The fan base that's there, the organization has treated me first-class all the way. It's definitely a big step but it's a step that I'm excited to take."
Naslund leaves the Canucks as the all-time goals leader with 346 and as the scoring leader with 735. His leadership and scoring ability will certaily be a great addition to a Rangers squad that ranked 25th in the league last season. Once again, congrats to Marcus on his new deal. We're certainly excited to see him hit the big stage in New York City.
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NBH would like to congratulate Evgeni Malkin on his new contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Malkin and the Penguins have come to an agreement on a new five year extension that will take effect starting in the 2009-10 season.
The 21 year old center finished second in the league in scoring last season with 106 points and then added 22 points in 20 playoff games. Malkin's 47 goals and 59 assists were both career highs, as he helped lead the Penguins back to the Cup Finals for the first time since 1992.
You can be sure that Penguins fans are extremely excited to have Malkin locked up for the next six years and that they'll be able to continue watching the superstar in action every night.
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On Tuesday, Erik Cole was traded to the Edmonton Oilers. On a conference call with the media he addressed his feelings about the trade and what he is looking forward to for the upcoming year.
"I'm extremely excited to be joining not just a great franchise, but a great hockey market with a tremendous amount of fan support. I'm anxious to turn the page in my career and start something fresh and have alot of fun this upcoming season."
"I'm excited to have an opportunity to join this franchise, obviously, it's a very historic franchise and one that i'm going to be very proud to put on the sweater."
Even though he admitted that it would be hard to say goodbye to friends and teammates, Cole could not stress enough how excited he was to be joining the Oilers organization. "I'm starting over in a new city with an excellent franchise, with a great young roster and the opportunity to be a great team for many years to come in this league, so I'm excited about the opportunity. I'm excited to play for a Candian team and a great hockey market."
Erik will be looking to help lead the Oilers back to the playoffs, a place they haven't been since losing to him and the 'Canes in the Cup finals in 2006.
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As the free agency period began today, you knew there were going to be a flurry of signings and trades. Today, Erik Cole was traded from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Edmonton Oilers.
Cole had spent his entire NHL career in the Carolina organization which started back in 1998 when he was drafted in the third round. He broke into the league in 2001 and has been a constant in the Hurricanes lineup ever since. He has scored 20 or more goals the last three seasons and was a key contributor to the 'Canes Stanley Cup title in 2006.
Edmonton is certainly getting a hard nosed, gritty, talented winger who will the fans over quickly. Best of luck to Erik and the upcoming season. We'll have reaction and more news to come on all NBH athletes. Check back often.
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