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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.

An Email Interview with Hockey Author Curt Solomon

It’s amazing the kind of hockey people you can be put in touch with via the Internet. I have the perfect example of this. Back in early February, I was searching for something on Patrick Roy and I came across a book called My Road Hockey Obsession by Curt Solomon. After reading a sample of […]

Riding the Wave: How the Arizona Coyotes Can Keep Winning Streak Alive

It’s been awhile since the words “winning streak” and “Arizona Coyotes” have been able to be used in the same sentence. The Coyotes have struggled to string together more than two consecutive wins since their five game winning streak over the past five Stanley Cup Champions that spanned from November 25th (2-0 W @ Las […]

Blackhawks Get Two Against Los Angeles Kings, Losing 6-2 | 3/19/2024

The Blackhawks took a trip to Los Angeles in hopes of getting back at them after they’d been shut out by the Kings on Friday, March 15th at the United Center. However, Chicago was unable to get back at Los Angeles but they did score two goals to avoid another shutout. It was a good […]

Blackhawks Shut Out by Los Angeles Kings After Two Great Victories | 3/15/2024

The Blackhawks hosted the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center on Friday, March 15th. Chicago had two straight wins, exciting ones too, but took an unfortunate 5-0 loss when they played the Kings. This shutout is the 10th one the Blackhawks faced this season. Los Angeles scored four goals in the first period and […]

Grading All 32 NHL Teams’ 2024 Trade Deadline

Here is the Inside The Rink entire NHL Trade Deadline breakdown. It was a quieter deadline, but it was still full of excitement nonetheless. We have compiled all the moves for you below, including links to every single article written analyzing trade deadline moves at Inside The Rink. Atlantic Division The Atlantic Division was not […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Solar Bears Recap | 03/06/2024

Orlando, FL — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits and the Orlando Solar Bears returned for another rematch, only this time at the Kia Center. The last time these two played at Orlando, the arena was designated as the Amway Center on February 26, 2023, as the Solar Bears would win 5-4. Prior to this matchup, the […]

Timo Meier and Drew Doughty race for puck

Devils’ Playoff Hopes Take Another Blow with 5-1 Loss vs. Los Angeles Kings | 03/03/2024

The New Jersey Devils fell 5-1 to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles. The same trends that have hindered the Devils all season were on full display as they gave up another important two points in the playoff standings. With the loss, New Jersey fell to 30-27-4, while the Kings improved […]

Calgary Flames Continue to Dominate Powerhouse Teams, beat Kings 4-2

Now sitting just 5 points out of a wildcard playoff spot, the Calgary Flames continue to dominate against heavyweight contenders such as Boston, Winnipeg, and Edmonton. February 27th was no different for them as the Los Angeles Kings rolled into town. Even though LA was 6-3 under the new head coach Jim Holler to replace […]

Sabres’ Luukkonen Getting the Job Done in Buffalo

If you are a Buffalo Sabres fan, then you are certainly disappointed with your favorite hockey team. The team is currently (As of Thursday, February 22) sixth in the Atlantic Division, 13th in the Eastern Conference, and 25th in the league. It was not supposed to be like this for the Sabres this season, but […]