Atlantic Division
John Tavares to Hand Leafs’ Captaincy Reins to Auston Matthews
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a drastic change ahead of the 2024-25 season. John Tavares, entering the final year of the seven-year contract he signed back in the 2018 offseason, will not serve as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs next season. Instead, goal-scoring phenom Auston Matthews is set to become the 26th […]
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Ottawa Senators: Third Most Affordable NHL Arena for Families with Improved Attendance and Value
Ottawa Senators ranked third most affordable arena for a family day out. Action Network has ranked the best NHL stadiums for families, considering ticket prices, food and beverage costs, and parking fees for a family of four. The average price for a family day out (four tickets, two beers, two soft drinks, four hotdogs, and […]
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Florida Panthers Roster Preview: Defensemen pt. 1
Over the course of the last two years under HC Paul Maurice, the Panthers have become one of the best if not the best defensive team in the NHL. Transitioning away from the high-scoring offense that won them the President’s Trophy they’ve been more focused on suppressing opposing offenses. This style of play has served […]
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Bruins Benders Podcast Top 30 Boston Bruins Prospects 21-25
As the 2024-25 season approaches, the Boston Bruins have created competition for a few roster spots. Second-line right-wing and fourth-line forwards are needed, and several players will compete to crack the lineup on opening night. Training camp will also showcase several prospects in the Bruins’ system as the organization looks to replenish a recently depleted […]
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How Wrong Were My 2023-24 Season Predictions?
The 2023-24 NHL season is wrapped up completely and we are waiting patiently for training camp to begin for the 2024-25 season. Just days before the 2023-24 season began, I wrote a predictions piece for the year, something I continue to do for as long as I can. I figured that calling myself out for […]
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Detroit Red Wings Relying on Aging Stars to Make it Back to Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Detroit Red Wings are looking to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. For this to happen, it will take another star-caliber season from 35-year-old Patrick Kane. After having hip-resurfacing surgery, Kane joined the Red Wings to play with his friend Alex DeBrincat. Kane shocked the NHL world by […]
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Bruins Benders Podcast Top 30 Boston Bruins Prospects 26-30
As the 2024-25 season approaches, the Boston Bruins have created competition for a few roster spots. Second-line right-wing and fourth-line forwards are needed, and several players will compete to crack the lineup on opening night. Training camp will also showcase several prospects in the Bruins’ system as the organization looks to replenish a recently depleted […]
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Where Boston Bruins Prospects From the 2024 Draft Will Be Playing This Season
The Boston Bruins have found themselves near the bottom of NHL prospect pools as the season approaches in two months. Recent call-ups Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras, and John Beecher are now most likely on the NHL roster, leaving the pool of young players a little thin yet again. As the 2024-25 season nears, here are […]
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Yzerplan Reaches Year Five: Expectations of a Detroit Red Wings Playoff Berth
Mike Ilitch bought the Detroit Red Wings in 1982. “I can’t believe the team owners in town,” Ilitch said at the time. “I’d spend every penny to be the best. That’s what sports are all about. That’s what a team owner should be all about. It’s a matter of pride – if you don’t have […]
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Florida Panthers Roster Preview: Forwards pt. 2
Last week, I started my preview of the Panthers roster to see how all the returning and new players fit together. The top six forwards remain the same heading into next season, with Sam Reinhart getting his long-term extension. Although it seems like Florida lost a lot of pieces things remain largely the same throughout […]
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