Day: September 25, 2023

Jan Rutta Season Preview

Acquired in the Erik Karlsson trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Jan Rutta brings a championship pedigree to the San Jose Sharks dressing room. Rutta is a two-time Stanley Cup from his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Last offseason, he signed a three-year contract with the Penguins worth $8.25 million ($2.75 million AAV). With the […]

NHL Global Series: Thoughts on Players

The NHL Global Series was the first look at an LA Kings roster since their game six defeat against Edmonton in May. The Kings had plenty of departures through trade and those walking to free agency. Plenty of anticipation and apprehension became channeled through each and every fan who has been following the Team. Through […]

Bertuzzi and Reaves to Make Leafs Preseason Debut: Game Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back for another season, and excitement is growing for what this season could bring, especially from some of the newcomers who were acquired in the off-season. The Leafs will look to have a strong season and translate that to playoff success as Brad Treliving begins his first season with the […]

ECHL: Tyler Bird Returns to Orlando Solar Bears

On Monday, September 25th, the Orlando Solar Bears announced that number seven, Tyler Bird, will return for his fifth season with Orlando. Bird has played 262 ECHL games since coming into the league and has been on ice for the Wheeling Nailers, Reading Royals, Greenville Swamp Rabbits, and Orlando Solar Bears roster. Tyler Bird is […]

A Closer Look at Hockey in Hawaii

You’ve probably heard NHL star rookie Connor Bedard brought hockey equipment to his family’s Hawaiian vacation this summer, but did you know there’s ice and inline hockey on the Hawaiian islands? If not, don’t worry. Here’s a closer look at hockey in Hawaii. The number of people of color in men’s and women’s professional hockey […]

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Acquire Cole Fraser

On September 21st, Rumors began to swirl that a trade was made between the Toledo Walleye and the South Carolina Stingrays. It was just confirmed that a trade has gone down between the clubs, The Stingrays have traded the rights to defenseman Matt Anderson in exchange for Cole Fraser. Matt Anderson has spent […]

Steven Stamkos on the ice for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Stamkos Expresses Disappointment Over Lack of Contract Extension

With training camps getting underway this past week, one of the biggest storylines was Steven Stamkos publicly stating his feelings regarding the Tampa Bay Lightning organization not yet reaching out to begin negotiating a contract extension. Entering the final year of an eight-year deal signed two days before the opening of free agency in 2016, […]

Oilers Preseason Reactions: Game 1

Hockey is finally back, and the Oilers kicked off their preseason schedule with a 2-1 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets. After watching the game, here are my takeaways. Players of the Game I’ll start by giving props to the best player on each side. For the Oilers, I have to go with Zach Hyman. […]

Three Takeaways from the First Wild Preseason Game

The Minnesota Wild won their first preseason game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, 9/24. With a final score of 4-3, this game was a fight to the finish. A running theme throughout the game was how many penalties were called. Most of the fourteen penalties were called during the front half of the game. […]

ECHL: Reading Royals’ Season Preview

With the Reading Royals’ season just shy of a month away, it seems only fitting to see what the Lions have cooking this upcoming season. Like the rest of the ECHL, the Royals are getting ready for the 2023-24 season with a roster full of returning players and fan favorites, with some new faces joining […]