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Ghosts Of Oilers Past: Nail Yakupov

After former Oilers defenseman, Sheldon Souray spilled beans on John Scott’s Dropping The Gloves podcast, inspiring an article of mine you can read here, another ex-Oiler appeared in an episode and gave his two cents on what went wrong during his time in Edmonton. Related Article: Ghosts Of Oilers Past: Sheldon Souray Nail Yakupov was […]

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An Email Interview with Blackhawks Writer Mario Tirabassi of CHGO

There is a lot of excitement going into this year’s NHL campaign, not just because hockey is back, but because of the players that we all get to watch and follow all season long. One of those players is Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard. After being an absolute MONSTER in junior hockey, Bedard has a […]

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Matthew Phillips is photographed mid-skate. He is wearing a red Capitals uniform and number 45.

Matthew Phillips Stuns in Preseason

Who is Matthew Phillips? Matthew Phillips, a right-winger from Calgary, is no stranger to success in hockey. As a junior, Phillips was drafted 33rd overall by the WHL’s Victoria Royals, even practicing with them in the preseason before he was play-eligible per the WHL’s rules. In 2017, Philips signed an entry-level contract with the Calgary […]

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Three Potential Unsung Heroes for the Detroit Red Wings This Season

This season, the Detroit Red Wings have higher aspirations than they have had in a very long time. Dylan Larkin, during the season last year, signed a big contract extension. That was a big sigh of relief as Larkin was playing some of the best hockey he had played in his entire career. Steve Yzerman […]

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An Update On The 2023 Boston Bruins Draft Picks

As training camp features some of the Boston Bruins’ top prospects, here is an update on the five selections the Bruins made in the 2023 NHL Draft. For the second consecutive year, Boston was without a first-round pick after trading away the first selection as part of a trade for defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward […]

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Three Big Questions Surrounding the Sharks’ Defense

The San Jose Sharks enter a new era on the blue line. Gone are Brent Burns and Erik Karlsson, and for the first time in over 15 years, the Sharks do not have a clear puck-moving defenseman. This group is full of defense-first defensemen, and while this might have been a recipe for success in […]

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Forward Brandon Sutter Announces Retirement

Former Pittsburgh Penguin Brandon Sutter announced his retirement from the NHL yesterday after 13 seasons in the NHL. Sutter was on a professional tryout offer from the Edmonton Oilers but was released and announced his retirement shortly after.  Sutter spent three of his 13 years with the Penguins and only missed three games during those […]

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Trevor Zegras, Anaheim Ducks End Contract Standoff

The Anaheim Ducks and Trevor Zegras have finally come to an agreement for a contract, ending the contract standoff. Zegras signed a three-year contract worth $5.75 million annually. Prior to this, the Anaheim Ducks and Trevor Zegras were far off in negotiations. The Ducks reportedly only wanted to pay no more than $4 million, while […]

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Blackhawks Prospect Samuel Savoie Suffers Injury Against Wild

In his preseason debut, forward Samuel Savoie suffered a lower-body injury against the Minnesota Wild. He went legs first into the boards of the Xcel Energy Center on Sept. 30. Savoie was stretchered off of the ice with under three minutes left in the second period and stayed in Minnesota to receive further medical care.  […]

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Bruins Prospect Entering Important Season in Providence

The Boston Bruins made a few roster moves over the weekend, with Brett Harrison being one of the names on the list of cuts from training camp. The third-round draft pick in 2021 was assigned to Providence Bruins camp in the American Hockey League after playing two preseason games for the parent club. In the […]

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Can the Devils Be a Legit Cup Contender This Season?

With the 2024 NHL season on the horizon, the New Jersey Devils find themselves in a position where they have a legitimate chance at capturing the coveted Stanley Cup. Building upon their rich history, solid roster, promising prospects, and effective coaching, several factors contribute to the Devils’ positive outlook. Let us explore why the New […]

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Stars End Week 1 of Preseason With Robertson’s OT Game-Winner

The Dallas Stars opened Week 1 of their preseason with two home games against the Arizona Coyotes and Minnesota Wild and one road game against the division rival St. Louis Blues. Here’s the recap of these three preseason games. Sunday, September 24The Dallas Stars opened the 2023 NHL preseason with a 7-0 shutout of the […]

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Lafreniere’s Disappointing Play in the Preseason is Alarming

Everyone knows that when it comes to preseason in the NHL, it is all about getting players prepared for the regular season, trying new line combinations, giving long looks to players trying to crack the roster, and so on. It is a chance for everyone in the organization to get on the right page and […]

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Conor Timmins Headed For MRI After Preseason Injury

Three games down, five to go. Is the preseason too long? Or is it too short? I’ve been preaching that preseason should be shortened for a while now, but I think I am coming around to the idea that you need all of these games to decide who sticks and who doesn’t. See Nick Robertson, […]

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ECHL: Swamp Rabbits Sign Defenseman Max Coyle to the 2023-24 Season

Greenville, SC—With ECHL training camps approaching in the coming days, the Swamp Rabbits are still building up their roster, as today they’ve announced they signed LA Kings rookie Max Coyle. Coyle, 25, was recently invited to play in the LA Kings Rookie Faceoff. He recently turned professional, as he played three games for the Indy […]

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Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1), Charlie McAvoy (73), Hampus Lindholm (27) and Brandon Carlo (25) celebrate after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Which Bruins Are Left From Don Sweeney’s Drafts From 2015-2019?

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s drafting has been well criticized since his first infamous draft in 2015, where the Bruins had three first-round picks available in the middle of the round to help rebuild a team that was two years removed from a Stanley Cup Finals appearance. With picks 13, 14, and 15, Sweeney […]

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