Author: Nick Krell

Born in Florida and raised in New England, Nick is an avid sports fan and athlete, having competed in several US States and in Europe, winning State Cup in soccer in CT. His love for hockey developed in his early teens supporting local Dartmouth College Hockey. His world experience from living in 4 different states and 2 Continents provides a unique insight into Sports culture around the world.

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) is congratulated after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. Lynne Sladky - staff, AP

Kraken Weekend Recap – Eeli Tolvanen is claimed off Waivers by Seattle + Game recap of Kraken win in South Florida

As reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and NHL Network, The Seattle Kraken has made a colossal move and claimed Nashville Predators’ former first-rounder Eeli Tolvanen. Due to cap space, they have placed center Karson Kuhlman on waivers. This comes just one day after the Kraken snapped their three-game losing streak against the Florida Panthers […]

The Captain has done it! Steven Stamkos reaches 1,000 Career NHL Points

Steven Stamkos joined an elite group tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers. He reached 1,000 Career NHL Points, with only 94 other players for the company, of which only eight are still active in the NHL. His 1,000th point came as an assist on Nick Paul’s 11th goal of the season in the second period. He […]

Tampa Bay Lightning 2022-23 Season Preview – Five “Hot Takes”

As we know, the NHL Season is just around the corner, with preseason games starting this week. After reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive season but falling just short of a three-peat to the Colorado Avalanche, Lightning players and fans alike are eager for the revenge tour to officially begin. As the […]

Release the Troll! – The Seattle Kraken Have Unveiled Their Official Mascot

After having first announced it during their preseason game on Monday night against the Edmonton Oilers, the Kraken has finally revealed who their mascot is: Buoy! Seattle has a rich history of sports mascots, such as Mariner Moose, Seattle Storm mascot Doppler, and the infamous Seattle Sounders mascot Sammy. In an early promo video, Kraken […]

Who should be the Kraken’s next Captain? – Part 1: The Case for Yanni Gourde

One of the most talked about topics this off-season for Kraken fans, and arguably the most talked about since the 2022 Trade Deadline, is who will be The Seattle Kraken’s second Captain in franchise history. After Mark Giordano was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in March, people have made a lot of cases for […]

END of an era; Ondřej Palát says goodbye to Tampa Bay heads to New Jersey

As per Elliotte Friedman, Ondrej Palat is headed out of Tampa Bay after ten seasons and 12 years for the three-time champions. A crucial part of the Lightning’s back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021 and their Finals run this year, Palat combined 52 points across 71 games. Producing 27 goals across three postseasons (11 […]

Report: Filip Forsberg is Staying in Smashville for Eight More Years

Nashville Predators GM David Poile today announced all-time leading goal scorer Filip Forsberg to an eight-year, $68 million contract (an AAV of 8.5). That will keep Forsberg, who had 84 points this past season, including 42 goals. As per the announcement, David Poile said, “We are very pleased to announce Filip’s signing today. As one […]

BIG NICK ENERGY – Nick Paul is staying in Tampa Bay!

Only three days after Nicholas Paul addressed the media in Tampa and expressed a great desire to want to stay with the Back-to-Back 2020 and 2021 Champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning have officially announced they have inked him to a 7-year deal with an AVV of 3.15 million. TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Thursday that a […]

Do you 3elieve? – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 Preview

Thanks to Captain Steven Stamkos’s heroics on Saturday night, The Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final, chasing history to be the first team to three-peat since the 1908-83 New York Islanders. Awaiting them are the Colorado Avalanche, who swept the Oilers and punched their ticket to the final for […]

Big Nick Energy – The Case for re-signing Lightning fan favorite Nicholas Paul

Tampa Bay Lightning’s 27-year-old Left Winger, Nicholas Paul, has been fascinating fans with his on and off the ice contributions. As acquisition the day before the official Trade Deadline (which was a nice 27th birthday gift for him), he’s quickly caught Tampa Bay’s fans with his style of play and impact on the ice, and […]