Author: Joe Moore

BTLHP Thoughts: Majors Changes in Vancouver, Flyers Head Coach Firing

Jim Benning and Travis Green Fired From The Canucks’ The Vancouver Canucks fire General Manager Jim Benning and Head Coach Travis Green, after a poor start to the 2021-22 season, with a record of 8-15-2. This was a long time coming for both Green and Benning. Bruce Boudreau filled the Head Coaching role. Who Could […]

Bruins’ Jake Debrusk Requests a Trade

Over the weekend, Boston Bruins forward Jake Debrusk has requested a trade, and the Bruins want to facilitate the request. Debrusk was selected with the 14th overall selection in the 2015 NHL entry draft. Debrusk has only scored 20+ goals once during his career, coming in 2018-19, where he also had 42 points. This request […]

BTLHP Thoughts: NHL Pulling Out Of The Olympics?, Bergevin Firing

NHL and the Olympics The NHL and NHLPA will have to decide soon if the players are going to the Olympics in Bejing. From the looks of what’s been coming out recently, they will likely be pulling out of the Olympics due to the risk involved with it. If a player were to get a […]

What Would It Mean For The NHL If The Quebec Nordiques Were To Return

With new rumors circulating about Quebec Premier François Legault has set requested a meeting with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about the possible return of the Quebec Nordiques, it raises the question of what this would mean for the NHL, Quebec City, and the Province of Quebec. The Nordiques were relocated from Quebec City to Denver, […]

Who Could Be Moved Soon?

This is part of my new weekly article series, highlighting the most prominent name players who could be on the move soon. Vladimir Tarasenko, RW St. Louis Blues Tarasenko has found himself in many trade rumors this past offseason after he reportedly asked to be traded from St. Louis. Tarasenko was the 16th overall pick […]

Milestones: Ryan Getzlaf Reaches 1,000 Points

Ryan Getzlaf reaches 1,000 points with an assist on Cam Fowlers’ goal in the Ducks 3-2 win versus the Washington Capitals. Getzlaf is the first Ducks player to reach 1,000 points, having passed Teemu Selanne (988)for the franchise lead in points (989) on October 31st, 2021, with an assist on Troy Terry’s goal. Getzlaf was […]

5 Potential Bruins trade Targets: Wingers

This is part two of my series of articles listing five Potential Bruins Trade Targets. This week I am focusing on wingers. The wings are arguably the Bruins’ strongest position currently, and the Bruins could use a new second-line right-winger to play with Taylor Hall and Charlie Coyle. The Bruins don’t currently have a strong […]

Report: Fenway Sports Group LLC Looking To Purchase The Pittsburgh Penguins

The Fenway Sports Group LLC, the owners of the Boston Red Sox, are reportedly in advanced talks with the Pittsburgh Penguins about purchasing the organization. The Penguins are currently owned by Hockey Hall Of Famer Mario Lemieux and Investor Ron Burkle, who purchased the franchise during bankruptcy in 1999. Fenway Sports Group LLC is controlled […]

Top 6 Rookies So Far This Season

We are just over a month into the 2021-22 NHL season, and we have already seen our fair share of rookie players in the league, whether it be due to injuries or they earned a roster spot out of training camp. Below, I will rank the six best prospects this season, not in any specific […]

What The Heck Is Wrong With The Vancouver Canucks?

The Vancouver Canucks have had a relatively slow start to the 2021-22 NHL season, though their first 15 games have a record of 5-8-2 and are currently seventh in the Pacific Division and 27th in the league standings. What’s going on with the Canucks? The Canucks were projected to be one of the top teams […]