Saskatoon Blades blog

In a span of 2 days, the Blades added 4 defensemen to their roster.  The big name being Scott Walford.  The 6'2 NHL 3rd round defenseman brings a wealth of experience having played in over 250 WHL games(regular and post season)  He should have no problem settling in as he was a team mate of Current Blades forward Eric Florchuk.  No doubt Walford will slot in as that other top pairing D-man along side Nolan Kneen.  Going to Victoria is Gary Haden, unsigned prospect Riley Gannon, and a 4th round pick, the Blades will also receive a 7th rounder in 2020. The Blades also announced that they have signed their 2 import D-men in Libor Zabransky and Radek Kucerik.  Zabransky is an interesting case, having played in the WHL already with the Kelowna Rockets and spent half of last season in the USHL.  I don't know what happened in Kelowna, but from the clips ive seen and the fans iv'e talked to it sounds like Zabransky is better than his stats show. Radek Ku...

        The Blades are back(in a few ways) In the playoffs and did so in style.  Sweeping a talented Moose Jaw team before falling in 6 to the heavily favored(and future WHL champion) rival Prince Albert Raiders.  I believe Saskatoon exceeded expectations last season and that experience is only going to help them moving forward.  Saskatoon will host the inaugural CEBL championship which will be decided next Sunday then immediately after ushering teams and fans out of the building, Sasktel Center will flood the ice and the Blades start camp just hours later.         Bantam Draft:  This was definitely the most exciting Bantam draft in quite some time(possibly ever) for many reasons - Savoie, the most highly touted western forward in recent memory was taken #1 overall and although he definitely is an exceptional player, he was "denied" status largely due to reporting concerns and not based on talent, regardless, he is signed ...