Day: June 15, 2022

Andre Burakovsky buries one-timer in OT, Avs beat Lightning 4-3 to take series lead

DENVER — Overtime decided the first battle of the storms, and the snow came out on top. André Burakovsky destroyed a one-timer from Valeri Nichushkin that sailed by the outstretched glove of Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevsky, and the Avalanche stung the reigning champions 4-3 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. “I mean, […]

Game 1 remains tied, Avs-Lightning going to overtime!

Game 1 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final has arrived as the Colorado Avalanche and the reigning champion Tampa Lightning battle for hockey’s holy grail. The Avs got off to a hot start when captain Gabriel Landeskog capitalized on a juicy rebound from a Mikko Rantanen shot that went past Andrei Vasilevsky for the first […]

Commissioner Gary Bettman Announces Record Revenues For NHL

In a press conference on Wednesday, National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman announced record revenues as the league completed an 82-game season for the first time since 2018-19. Bettman stated that the total revenue for the NHL could be in excess of $5.2 billion. However, the commissioner estimated that the salary cap would not see […]

Bruins Schedule 5 interviews to fill head coaching vacancy

With the unexpected firing of head coach Bruce Cassidy last week now behind us, the Bruins have now set their sights on the future. It took Bruce Cassidy less than a week to find a new job, as it was announced yesterday that he would be taking over as the new head coach of the […]

The Value of NHL Prospects and Draft Picks

It’s that time of year again in the NHL where two teams will be looking to lift the Stanley Cup while the rest are looking at the off-season. As exciting as the Stanley Cup final is, the off-season brings its own excitement with the draft, free-agent frenzy, and of course, the trades that always occur. […]

Dylan Gambrell to stay in Canada, re-ups with Senators

Dylan Gambrell is sticking with the Ottawa Senators. The 25-year-old has signed a one-year, $950,000 contract extension for the 2022-23 season. Gambrell appeared in a career-high 63 games this past season and scored seven points (three goals, four assists) after being acquired in a trade with the San Jose Sharks on October 24. He also […]

Do you 3elieve? – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 Preview

Thanks to Captain Steven Stamkos’s heroics on Saturday night, The Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final, chasing history to be the first team to three-peat since the 1908-83 New York Islanders. Awaiting them are the Colorado Avalanche, who swept the Oilers and punched their ticket to the final for […]

Finnish player sits on the ice after a Sweden goal

IIHF U18 Women’s Worlds: The best hockey on right now

Fast-paced and high scoring, the U18 women’s worlds are the gem in the crown of hockey. The players are the best, and the games were a must-watch while they were on. These games felt like the best kind of NHL playoff games, the games that people dream of watching and marketing teams drool over. The […]

Offseason Outlook: Arizona Coyotes

Just when you thought the 2015 tank for McDavid was bad, the Coyotes said hold my beer. It was evident from their opening game that the Coyotes would be tanking for the 1st overall pick in this year’s draft. From acquiring Andrew Ladd to claiming Harri Sateri off waivers from the Maple Leafs, it was […]

Penguins Announce Personnel Promotions

The Penguins have announced three key personnel changes to their team and minor league affiliate, Wilkes-Barrie Scranton (AHL). They have announced that Chris Pryor has been named assistant GM of the team, Andy Saucier to Hockey Operations Analyst/Pro Personnel, and Erik Heasley to the GM of the Wilkes-Barrie Scranton Penguins. Pryor has been with the […]