Day: January 15, 2023
Zibanejad is the Perfect Ranger
When the New York Rangers traded Derick Brassard to the Ottawa Senators for Mika Zibanejad back during the 2016 offseason, many people did not know what to think. In Brassard, the Blueshirts had a player that produced (163 points in three seasons), came up big in the playoffs, was consistent, and was well-liked by his […]
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Flames Are Smoldering
The Calgary Flames have been a Jekyll and Hyde club this season. After losing the likes of Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, many thought that the Calgary Flames were in trouble, and with good reason. To help compensate for those losses, team general manager Brad Treliving went out and acquired the likes of Jonathan Huberdeau […]
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Penguins Fall to Hurricanes 2-1, Lose Eighth Out of Ten
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 last night at PNC Arena. Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen made 34 saves. It was his second straight win for the Canes after missing 29 games with a lower-body injury. Defensemen Brady Skjei and Jalen Chatfield scored for the Canes, who improved to 27-9-7 on the season. Forward […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Fall Short 4-3 in Epic Hockey Game Vs. Bruins
On Saturday night, a classic rivalry was renewed at TD Garden between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. After an early season matchup that saw the blue and white get the better of the Bruins. This time it was the home side winning this one 4-3. The Boston Bruins continued their dominant run […]
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Red Wings Place Alex Nedeljkovic on Waivers
On Sunday afternoon, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Detroit Red Wings had placed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic on waivers. Nedeljkovic had just rejoined the Red Wings at practice on Sunday after completing his two-week conditioning stint in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, posting a record of 3-2-2, a goals-against-average of 2.30, and a […]
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The Penguins Need Jarry Back ASAP
Things are tight right now in the Eastern Conference, and every point is crucial. This is why teams need to start playing well and doing so consistently, so they are in a playoff spot come April. It will be an easy task for some teams, while for others, it will take extra work. It appears […]
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Has the Rangers’ power play gone stale?
While the Rangers have certainly been imperfect, this team is built for the playoffs; and when they are at their best, they play like it. While the Rangers have been spectacular as of late, defying underlying stats like their expected goals percentage (which has steadily declined despite the team winning), their power play has been […]
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Matty Beniers Earns Special Comparison
Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers has had a great start to his career and is getting the attention he deserves across the league. This season is Beniers first full NHL season, and he has been a key part of the Kraken’s success. In 41 games played, he has tallied 16 goals and 18 assists entering […]
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Mid-Season Odds For Rocket Richard Trophy Winner
Halfway through the season, there is no clear favorite to win the Rocket Richard Trophy. This year’s competition features some of the league’s best young stars and veterans the NHL has to offer. As it stands right now, the top three goal scorers in the league are Connor McDavid (37), David Pastrnak (33), and Tage […]
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Michael Brodzinski: ECHL All-Star
Orlando, FL– Orlando Solar Bears defenseman Michael Brodzinski was named the Solar Bears representative for the Eastern Conference All-Stars on December 28, 2022. This is Brodzinski’s 2nd all-star nod as he played in the 2019-2020 ECHL all-star classic. He had 2 points (1G,1A), three shots on goal, and a -2 rating in that All-Star Classic. […]
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