eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-1','ezslot_0',656,'0','0']));Connolly took the criticism to heart, perhaps too much so as he plastered teammate Quinton Howden into the boards during practice with such force that Howden was sidelined with a possible concussion. The Boston Bruins have acquired forward Brett Connolly from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2015 and 2016 second-round pick. They’re looking to add wings, as their depth really looks bad after you look past Leon Draisaitl and Zack Kassian. They need wings who can score goals. He continued to struggle offensively, and more important to Coach Boucher, he struggled with his defensive zone coverage. He’s coming off the best season of his NHL career, as he scored 22 goals and had 46 points, both career-highs for the sixth overall pick of the 2010 draft. He has the opportunity to show the organization that not only does he have the talent, but he also has the desire to be an elite player in the NHL. Born: May 2, 1992 in Campbell River, British Columbia ca. Malone’s presence as the big body in front of the net has allowed Connolly to roam around the offensive zone a little more and create chances – a skill his size and speed are a better fit for. All rights reserved. According to the latest NHL rumors, the Edmonton Oilers and soon to be UFA forward Brett Connolly have mutual interest in a deal. Want your voice heard? The Oilers really need wings who can score and Connolly is one of the best on the market. He’d be a perfect fit alongside McDavid. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. His play was so ineffective General Manager Steve Yzerman had no qualms in loaning the former number one draft pick to the Canadian national team for the World Junior Championships. Connolly’s agent, Gerry Johannson, confirmed this on an episode of Oilers Now. In 49 games played with the Lightning this season, Connolly … With the Lightning’s playoff hopes dimming a bit after 3 consecutive losses, the remaining month of play will serve as a tryout for young players such as Connolly. Draft: Tampa Bay, 1st round (6th overall), 2010 NHL Entry. Putting him with McDavid could definitely work. Now, along with dwindling ice time, Connolly would find himself a healthy scratch in several games. By Justin Godfrey March 11th, 2012, Brett Connolly has stepped up his game since the trade deadline (image via wikipedia). Connor McDavid doesn’t need great linemates to put up points. This report comes from 630 CHED radio host Reid Wilkins. At 19 years old and having only one full season of play following hip surgery it was assumed that he would be returned to his junior team for another year of seasoning. When he did play it was no longer on the top lines, rather he would scratch 6 or 7 shifts together on the 4th line. Amateur Teams: Prince George Cougars. According to the latest NHL rumors, one of the free agent wings they have talked to is Brett Connolly. He's still young, though, so he might be able to put it all together in the right circumstances. For the fourteen games he played in December and January he picked up zero points and only cracked double digits in ice time twice. Connolly is one of the best shooters in the league. The 6’2”, 190lb winger surprised many by making the Lightning out of training camp. He had an 18.1% shooting percentage in Washington and he scored most of his goals in Washington at five-on-five. Though Connolly was primarily a third-line wing in Washington, he didn’t look out of place when injuries forced him into the top-six. But his one-trick is goal scoring, which is an incredible skill to have. Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk felt the deal was a bit anticlimactic with the trade deadline closing soon: Did I just stay awake for Brett Connolly to Boston? Pete Blackburn wonders where Connolly fits in with the Bruins in the long term: Connolly is a RFA at season’s end, which could be interesting for the Reilly Smith situation. 5 Worst Avalanche/Nordiques Draft Classes of All-Time, Gord Downie, Hockey, and the Tragically Hip, Lightning: Getting Cap Relief Through the Tyler Johnson Contract, Jets’ Best Trade Partners for Patrik Laine, 3 Free Agent Defencemen the Penguins Could Target, A Look at the Sabres’ Forwards & How They Might Co-exist, Rangers Have Some Strong, Young Prospects in the Pipeline, Senators News & Rumours: Stutzle, Järventie, Dadonov & More, Flyers Get Wisdom From the Kingston Frontenacs. Connolly is a very good shooter, as evidenced by his 52 goals in three seasons with the Washington Capitals. The Edmonton Oilers are going to be aggressive on the market this summer. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_2',657,'0','0']));As the trade deadline loomed there was speculation that Connolly could end up back in juniors with the Tri-City Americans. The deadline came and went and the Prince George’s native found himself still with the Lightning. Brett Connolly Bio. eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'thehockeywriters_com-box-3','ezslot_7',652,'0','0'])); Head coach Don Hay told the National Post that the coaching staff informed the winger that he had to “put his work ethic in front of his skill level” and that his poor body language was having a negative effect on the squad. Pronunciation: \BREHT KAW-nuh-lee\ Yes, he’s a bit of a one-trick pony. For the first two months he didn’t disappoint. Join the Puck Prose team! Brett Connolly. WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 04: Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) waits for a face-off during the Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals NHL hockey game April 4, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Instead, with the last cut before opening night, the Lightning chose to send Dana Tyrell to Norfolk and keep Connolly on the roster. Trading for Connolly is unlikely to have a massive effect on Boston's postseason push, but the depth he provides could prove to be an asset. However, as the months wore on his play suffered. The Capitals would like to re-sign him and he has expressed interest in returning to Washington. Serving as an assistant captain during the tournament Connolly played well racking up five goals en route to Canada’s bronze medal finish. The Lightning selected Connolly sixth overall in the 2010 entry draft, but his career has so far been rather underwhelming. Connolly has also shown a little more diversity to his game. Brett Connolly has stepped up his game since the trade deadline (image via wikipedia) Sometimes the players that benefit the most from the trade deadlines are the ones that stay on the roster. The Boston Bruins looked to consolidate their position in the playoffs early Monday morning. We grade all the biggest moves and signings as they happen ➡️, What we're hearing about Zdeno Chara, Matt Martin and Jake Gardiner. He returned to the Lightning in early January and with the roster saddled with injuries it was hoped that he could inject some life into the moribund offense. Over 2 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix.
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