ERIC BREWER NEWS

Breaking News: Eric Brewer In The Lineup Tonight

Blues captain Eric Brewer has been out since December of last year, but it has just been reported he will be in the lineup tonight when the Blues take on the Phoenix Coyotes at Scottrade Center. Brewer dealt with a herniated disc in his back, and went through two back surgeries and a long rehabilitation process to [...]
Via Bleedin Blue  |  October 29, 2009

Lightning Land Brewer from Blues.

The Tampa Bay Lightning today found the experienced defenseman they'd been seeking for several weeks, acquiring 11-year NHL veteran Eric Brewer from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a third draft pick and prospect defenseman Brock Beukeboom.  Brewer, 31, is currently in the final year of his contract and is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. In 54 games...
Via Spector blog  |  February 18, 2011

Blues trade captain Eric Brewer to Tampa Bay

Reports indicated that St. Louis Blues captain Eric Brewer has waived his NTC in allow a trade sending him to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The return is a 3rd Round Pick in the 2011 draft and prospect defenseman Brock Beukeboom. Please check back later tonight for a more detail look at this deal. All bets are off that the Blues are done dealing.
Via NHL Hot Stove  |  February 18, 2011

Lightning Acquire Eric Brewer from Blues

The Tampa Bay Lightning solidify their blueline as they have acquired defensemen, Eric Brewer from the St.Louis Blues Friday afternoon in exchange for the rights to prospect Brock Beukeboom and a third round pick in 2011. Brewer, 31, is in his final year of his four-year contract, and has played in 54 games this season recording eight goals, 6 assists, and 57 penalty minutes. In...
Via NHL Hot Stove  |  February 18, 2011

'Dirty Dozen' Free Agents: Eric Brewer

10/11 Salary: $4.5 million 11/12 Projected Salary: $3.5-4.5 millionThree-year Stats:GPGoalsAssistsPoints+/-PPPHitsBkSh 2008-0928156-1434057 2009-10598715-1737698 2010-11769716+60145120 Career75865145210-10275xxOutlook:Eric Brewer saw his stock rise more than most impending UFA defensemen in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.With the Lightning, Brewer was exceptional, turning into the steady...
Via Red Light District Hockey  |  June 23, 2011

Bolts look for seventh consecutive home win

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Eric Brewer is unsure why the club has been able to string together six consecutive wins at St. Pete Times Forum, but the NHL's best power play on home ice probably has a lot to do with it. However, continuing that special teams success could be a challenge with Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils' league-best penalty-kill unit coming...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  November 19, 2011

Blues' Brewer has surgery, unlikely for opener

St. Louis Blues defenseman Eric Brewer has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in what the team termed a minor setback for a player rehabbing from two back operations. Brewer, the team captain, played only 28 games last season before undergoing surgery in December to repair a herniated disc in his back. He had a second back operation in April. The team said Thursday...
Via Fox Sports  |  August 28, 2009

Scratch Brewer Off the UFA List: Where Does That Leave Tampa Bay?

If a reported $3.85 million in averaged annual salary is correct, defenseman Eric Brewer’s contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning brings a reduced cap hit to the tune of about $400,000 less than what it was on his previous deal. And, in a summer with so many contracts needing attention, every penny counts. First thing’s first. Brewer was a great fit for the...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  June 24, 2011

Blues' Brewer makes surprise return to lineup

St. Louis captain Eric Brewer made a surprise return to the Blues' lineup Thursday night against the Phoenix Coyotes. The defenseman had not played since Dec. 11 after having back surgery twice to repair a sciatic nerve that at one point was thought to be career threatening. He also had minor knee surgery last month. "When I get to a point where I'm wondering why...
Via Fox Sports  |  October 29, 2009

Brewer re-signed by Lightning.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have retained one of the key players who was instrumental in their surprising run to this year's Eastern Conference Final, announcing the re-signing of defenseman Eric Brewer to a four year contract, believed worth just under $16 million. Such a deal would be worth an average salary cap hit of just under $4 million per season, which would be just over...
Via Spector blog  |  June 24, 2011

Watch Wayne Simmonds Demolish Eric Brewer In A Bit Of The Old Hockey Ultraviolence

Oh man, the manner in which Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds destroys Lightning defenseman Eric Brewer with a series of violent uppercuts and roundhouse rights to the melon during a second period fight during Tampa Bay’s 5-1 victory Tuesday night? Shocking in its brutality. Brewer, as a result of being treated like a hockey player-sized punching [...]
Via Sportress of Blogitude  |  December 28, 2011

Scratch Brewer Off the UFA List: Where Does That Leave Tampa Bay?

If a reported $3.85 million in averaged annual salary is correct, defenseman Eric Brewer’s contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning brings a reduced cap hit to the tune of about $400,000 less than what it was on his previous deal. And, in a summer with so many contracts needing attention, every penny counts. First thing’s first. Brewer was a great fit for the...
Via Kuklas Korner  |  June 24, 2011

Lightning Land Brewer from Blues.

The Tampa Bay Lightning today found the experienced defenseman they'd been seeking for several weeks, acquiring 11-year NHL veteran Eric Brewer from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a third draft pick and prospect defenseman Brock Beukeboom. Brewer, 31, is currently in the final year of his contract and is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. In 54 games with...
Via Spector Blog  |  February 18, 2011

Getzlaf, Brewer, Sedin rule Fri.

1. Eric Brewer, Lightning -- In a former life, this guy was the fifth overall pick, in the 1997 NHL draft. He's led something of a vagabond career since, with the Lightning being his fourth team. Friday night, however, Brewer showed why he's kept an NHL job since, and what the scouts saw in him originally, with a fine one-goal, two-assist effort for Tampa Bay in a critical...
Via SI.com  |  April 16, 2011

Blues Announce C’s and A’s

The St. Louis Blues and head coach Davis Payne announced today which players will serve as the captain and assistants for the upcoming season. I’m sure most of you will agree with me in expressing disappointment that Eric Brewer will once again captain the Note for the 2010-2011 season. It has been my experience in talks with other Blues fans that most people agree that Brewer...
Via Bleedin Blue  |  September 11, 2010

Lightning re-sign Brewer to 4-year deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Eric Brewer to a four-year contract. The team announced the move on Friday. ''We are very pleased to get Eric re-signed,'' Tampa Bay general manager Steve Yzerman said in a statement. ''He was an important part of our team after being acquired and he played a key role in the playoffs both on and off the ice...
Via AP on Fox  |  June 24, 2011

Wayne Simmonds KOs Eric Brewer

Check out this fight, between the Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds and the Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Eric Brewer.
Via Goon's World  |  December 27, 2011

Lightning re-sign Brewer to 4-year pact

The Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed defenseman Eric Brewer to a four-year contract Friday. Brewer was acquired from St. Louis in February and helped the Lightning advance to the Eastern Conference finals. He had one goal and one assist for Tampa Bay after notching eight goals and six assists in 54 games with the Blues. The 32-year-old Brewer has appeared in 758 games, scoring 65...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  June 24, 2011

New Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Eric Brewer brings a buzz

The Lightning's newest defenseman, acquired Friday, has his coach and teammates excited.
Via TampaBay.com  |  February 20, 2011

Lightning Trade Deadline Analysis: Pre and Post Brewer

**As I was working on this post, the Tampa Bay Lightning pulled the trigger on Eric Brewer from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for prospect D Brock Beukeboom and a third-round pick.  The following are my predictions leading up to the deadline along with updated analysis. We haven’t seen GM Steve Yzerman work a trade deadline yet so it’ll be fascinating to see if he’ll stand...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  February 21, 2011

Brewer Sidelined 2-4 Weeks

Brewer ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Friday that defenseman Eric Brewer will be sidelined two to four weeks with a back injury...
Via nhl.com  |  December 04, 2009

Brewer/Lightning Getting Close To A New Contract

via Nick Kypreos tweet, Soon take Eric Brewer off #NHL UFA list July 1st. #TBLightning and the D man closing in on 4 year deal in ball park of 16M… Stamkos next?
Via Kuklas Korner  |  June 24, 2011

Eric Brewer eager to face former team Saturday as Bolts visit Blues

Eric Brewer should have no trouble scouting the strengths and weaknesses of his opponent Saturday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning make its only visit of the season to St. Louis. Brewer was a member of the Blues until being dealt to Tampa Bay...
Via nhl.com  |  November 11, 2011

Tampa Signs Brewer for 4 Years

From TSN: The Tampa Bay Lightning, who are still looking at a deal for forward Steven Stamkos, have made a signing prior to Friday’s NHL Entry Draft. Defenceman Eric Brewer has agreed to a four-year deal with the club that will pay him just under $16 million.
Via Kuklas Korner  |  June 24, 2011

Blues captain Brewer undergoes knee surgery

St. Louis Blues defenseman Eric Brewer has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in what the team termed a minor setback for a player rehabbing from two back operations.
Via CBSSports  |  August 28, 2009
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