Author: Jonathan Duncan

Jonathan Duncan is a lifelong hockey fan. He has covered the NHL, via video content, since 2017 on his YouTube channel Off the Wall Hockey. He has also produced written content for Overtime Heroics and now Inside the Rink.

NHL Games of the Week: December 3rd-9th

December has arrived, and we have another great week of NHL action coming up. Today, I’m going to choose the top five games on the schedule for December 3rd through the 9th. Let’s get into it. Colorado Avalanche vs LA Kings Dec. 3 This is a battle of two Western Conference powerhouses. The Avalanche currently […]

NHL Games of the Week: November 26-December 2

We’ve made it past Thanksgiving, and the NHL has a full week of action on the horizon. There are some phenomenal matchups across the league this week, and as teams begin to reach the 20-game mark, wins and points are becoming increasingly important. Today, I’m going to choose what I believe are the five best […]

Can the Anaheim Ducks Keep It Up?

The Anaheim Ducks are exceeding all expectations so far in 2023-24. They are one of the hottest teams in the NHL, on a six-game winning streak, and just handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first regulation loss of the year. The Ducks currently sit in the first wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference with […]

The Heritage Classic Gives the Oilers and Flames a Chance to Jumpstart Their Seasons

The 2023 Heritage Classic will occur on Sunday, October 29, 2023. This year’s game will be played at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, and feature the Battle of Alberta between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. The Heritage Classic is one of the marquee events of the NHL regular season and Canada’s only outdoor game. […]

Five Overreactions to the First Week(ish) of the NHL Season

We are just over one week into the 2023-24 NHL season, and there are already plenty of storylines around the league. But if there’s one thing hockey fans love to do, it’s overreact early in the season like there aren’t six more months of hockey to be played. Today, I’m going to have some fun […]

Predicting the NHL Teams With the Fewest Fights in 2023-24

Fighting is far from dead in the NHL, but some teams do it substantially more than others. A few days ago, I predicted which teams I believe are going to have the most fights this season. If you haven’t checked that article out yet, you can do so right here. Related Article: Predicting the NHL […]

Predicting the NHL Teams With the Most Fights in 2023-24

While fighting isn’t as prominent in the NHL as it used to be, it certainly isn’t gone. In the 2022-23 regular season, there were 334 official fights where five-minute majors were handed out. Yes, that number was much higher twenty years ago, but hockey fans are still treated to a good scrap from time to […]

The Boston Bruins Can Win With a Defense-First Approach This Season

The Boston Bruins have been one of the most discussed NHL teams this offseason. After their record-breaking season in 2022-23, shocking early exit from the playoffs, and numerous roster changes in the offseason, the questions are aplenty heading into 2023-24. It’s almost certain the Bruins won’t be as insanely good as they were last season, […]

NHL Prospect Tournaments Begin This Week: Full Schedule

If you’re like me and itching for the return of hockey, I have good news. Most NHL teams send their prospects to play in one of the many rookie/prospect tournaments that take place around the league before full training camps begin. Those tournaments all begin this week. These games are a great opportunity for young […]

The LA Kings Need Young Defensemen to Step Up This Season

Over the last few seasons, the Los Angeles Kings have come out of their rebuild and become a playoff contender. They’ve made the postseason each of the previous two years but lost in the first round. In 2023-24, the Kings are looking to take the next step and finally have success in the playoffs. To […]