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Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan at a press conference

Inside the First Month of Todd McLellan’s Tenure as Head Coach of the Red Wings

It has now been one month since Todd McLellan replaced Derek Lalonde as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Trent Yawney also replaced Bob Boughner as associate coach. The message under McLellan has been clear, to say the least. “Play f—king hockey.” This message has led to success on the ice, as the Red […]

Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Vegas Golden Knights | 01/26/2025

The Panthers sport one of the toughest schedules in the NHL this season, both in terms of travel and back-to-backs. On their second west coast trip this season that was out in full force as the tougher of the two games in LA and Vegas were the second half of two back-to-backs this week. Their […]

David Pastrnak #88 skating for the Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins Star Forward Finding His Game

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak is one of the NHL’s top goal-scoring wingers and a player who is worth the price of admission more often than not. Pastrnak is quickly approaching 400 career regular season goals and should surpass that mark next season. During this current campaign, the Czech native has had some ups and […]

Nikita Zadorov #91 on ice for the Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins are Finding Leadership From an Unlikely Source

Leadership can be defined as a process of continuously influencing human behavior. In the case of the Boston Bruins, adequate leadership has been in question since longtime captains Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron have left the organization. Brad Marchand is the current captain and provides an excellent example of how to bring passion and effort […]

Mikko Rantanen #96 skating for the Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes Making Bold Additions

After weeks of speculation, the Carolina Hurricanes have completed one of the NHL’s biggest trades of recent. Trade rumors have surrounded the Hurricanes for quite some time, particularly on whether or not the organization would trade for Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller. Instead, the organization stunned in a three-team trade with the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks — gaining a top goal-scorer in the process.

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & San Jose Sharks | 01/25/2025

The first half of Florida’s second back-to-back this week went as expected after the first half of the first period. The Panthers were clearly a cut above the rebuilding young Sharks team as they took a decisive victory that had 12 of their 18 players make it onto the scoresheet. Aaron Ekblad made his return […]

Tampa Bay Lightning’s Atlantic Division Record Needs Improvement

With the 2024-2025 season more than half over, the Tampa Bay Lightning are in a precarious position. They are clinging to a playoff spot, but it’s far from secure, with seven teams fighting for the final two Eastern Conference Wild Card spots. Of those seven teams, three are in the Atlantic Division. The Ottawa Senators, […]

Jack Hughes celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens

NHL Game Preview: New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers with Line Combinations 1/27/2025

New Jersey Devils (28-17-6, 62 pts) at Philadelphia Flyers (22-22-6, 50 pts) Venue: Wells Fargo CenterDate: Sunday, January 27Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+ / MSGS / NBCSPRadio:New Jersey Devils – WFAN 66 AM / 101.9 FMPhiladelphia Flyers – WMMR 93.3 FM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:New Jersey Devils -1.5 ML -145Philadelphia Flyers +1.5 ML +125O/U […]