Player Review: Milan Jurcina
Milan Jurcina was a great addition to the New York Islanders blue-line, and should be a staple there for the next few seasons.
Jurcina was only able to play in 46 games this season, missing various stretches of the season for a variety of injuries.
If he can stay healthy, Jurcina can be a top line or second line defenseman, and at 27 years old he would bring a bit of experience to...
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May 20, 2011
Isles Ink Jurcina to One Year Extension
The New York Islanders have reached an agreement with D Milan Jurcina on a contract extension of 1 year, valued at $1.6M.
Jurcina, 27, has appeared in 19 games this season for the Isles after missing significant time with a groin injury. He has 4 pts and 12 PIM this season.
Isles GM Garth Snow said the team wanted to extend Jurcina’s contract prior to the trade deadline. “He’s...
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January 06, 2011
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January 06, 2011
Islanders Give Defenseman Milan Jurcina One Year Extension
The New York Islanders announced Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Milan Jurcina to a one year extension, adding some well needed depth going forward.
Jurcina currently leads the Islanders in plus/minus rating (+1) and the team is a very impressive 11-5-3 when Jurcina is on the ice.
While locking up a player such as Jurcina for another year is a good move, fans are eager...
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January 05, 2011
NHL News: New York Islanders Re-Sign Defenseman Milan Jurcina
According to reports, the New York Islanders have re-signed defenseman Milan Jurcina to a one-year deal. Jurcina was acquired over the off-season by the Islanders, and he has stepped as a top defenseman for the team in the absence of Mark Streit.
Jurcina, 27, has played 19 games for the Islanders so far this season, scoring two goals and two assists for four points on the season...
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January 05, 2011
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January 05, 2011
Simmer Being Sent Down, Jurcina Out, Grabner is Back, and Other Thoughts
The Isles now go into Carolina to play the Hurricanes tonight and then play in Ottawa to continue this long 12 out 15 game stretch on the road. With a 4-5-2 record, as Gary said, it’s time to get angry. It’s time to right the ship and go back to the kind of hockey that got the boys off to a great start. Hopefully, three days off will help the team and some practice...
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November 03, 2010
Happy Birthday, Milan Jurcina!
Capitals’ defenseman Milan Jurcina, of Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia, is 27 today.
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June 07, 2010
Capstronaut appears in Jurcina interview
If you're a huge Milan Jurcina fan and you'd like to hear him discuss his comeback from hernia surgery and his friendship with Montreal goalie Jaroslav Halak, this video is for you. Like, all of it. If, however, you merely want to see the Capstronaut appear on the ice and begin walking around the practice rink in the background of CSN's shot, you could skip forward to...
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April 15, 2010
Capitals Acquire Defenseman Milan Jurcina from Columbus
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Milan Jurcina from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a conditional draft pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced t...
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March 03, 2010
Jurcina in fold, Caps face decisions
Following Milan Jurcina's arbitration decision, the Washington Capitals appear to be up against the salary cap and are in line to enter training camp with a crowded blue line. Jurcina was given a one-year contract worth $1.375 million, and the Caps officially signed him Friday. Since the arbitrator awarded less than $1.57 million - the number where, under the collective bargaining...
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August 01, 2009
Juice Back In The Fold
The Washington Capitals have signed Milan Jurcina. According to Tarik, the big Slovakian blueliner will early $1.375 million next season in a one year deal, as set by the arbitration award. Per the Caps' press release: Jurcina, 26, appeared in a career-high 79 games for the Capitals in 2008-09
and led defensemen in games played. He had three goals and set career highs in
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July 31, 2009
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July 31, 2009
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