Author: Lane Golden

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Lane is a passionate sports fan who uses an analytical lens to break down and discuss what is going on in the hockey world.

Sean Avery Signs With the ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears

Sean Avery is one of the most infamous names in NHL history. The former Rangers forward is well known for his antics on and off the ice, including his rivalry with Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, his “sloppy seconds” comment that got him suspended back in 2008, and most recently, his social media escapades documenting his […]

2022 World Juniors Will Return to Alberta This Summer

The IIHF made several major announcements today during a media availability at the Main Media Centre of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. IIHF president Luc Tardif and Council members Petr Briza and Zsuzsanna Kolbenheyer were part of the press conference that outlined several plans for international hockey going forward. They spoke about the IIHF’s […]

Dave Tippett Fired by the Edmonton Oilers: What Went Wrong?

The Edmonton Oilers have officially fired Dave Tippett. The decision came after a 4-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. The Oilers have struggled mightily over the past two and a half months, as they have gone 5-13-2 in the last 20 games with Dave Tippett behind the bench. During the course of […]

Breaking News: Marchand Suspended Six Games

On Tuesday night, during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Bruins winger Brad Marchand was involved in a net-front scrum where he punched Tristan Jarry in the head. After the ensuing chaos, Marchand made sure to give the Penguins netminder one more wack to the face from his stick as he […]

Berube Signs Three-Year Extension With the Blues

On Wednesday afternoon, the St.Louis Blues announced the signing of head coach Craig Berube to a three-year contract extension that will keep with the Blue until the end of the 2024-25 season. Berube took over as head coach of the St.Louis Blues back in 2018 while the team was spiraling. His tenure was an immediate […]

Hurricanes Will Host Stadium Series Game in 2023

Before the All-Star weekend festivities, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced a number of events and news items pertaining to the 2023 NHL season and beyond. Along with announcing the location of next year’s All-Star festivities, which will take place in Sunrise, Florida, Bettman announced two of next year’s outdoor games: The Winter Classic in Boston […]

Breaking News: Bruins Will Host 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park

Gary Bettman announced a number of events at his All-Star Weekend media availability, including the 2023 All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Panthers, a 2023 Stadium Series game hosted in Carolina, and the return of the Global Series to Germany, Switzerland, and Finland. The Bruins are no strangers to outdoor games, as they […]

Oilers Player Grades at the Halfway Mark

The Edmonton Oilers currently hold a 22-16-3 record as they approach the season’s halfway point. Their 94 point pace would likely be enough for a wildcard spot at the very least and a 3rd seed in the Pacific division at best. This is a pretty underwhelming first half for a team in year seven of […]

Comparing the Oilers to Other Teams With Generational Talent

The term “generational talent” gets thrown around far too often these days. I consider a talent to be generational when they are the clear-cut best player in the world for the majority of their careers. There may be a few exceptions, such as Crosby and Ovechkin both being generational talents at the top of their […]

Report: Evander Kane Signs With the Edmonton Oilers

Evander Kane is an Oiler at last. After the NHL concluded their investigation into Kane, the reports were confirmed. The Oilers announced that Evander Kane signed a one-year deal in Edmonton worth an AAV of $2.094 million. Kane’s contract with the San Jose Sharks was terminated for violating the AHL’s COVID protocols while on a […]