Western Conference
Smashville’s Summer Recap
July 1, 2024, was a blockbuster day for the Nashville Predators. Huge free agency signings made way for Smashville to become the talk of the town. The momentum continued with smart moves by GM Barry Trotz to form the best team he could this summer. And the fun could continue with the assets Trotz has […]
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Eight More Years Of Leon
The roller coaster offseason of 2024 came with some really good news this morning. The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed superstar forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension that will pay him an average annual value of $14M per season. The 28-year-old has been a consistent 100+ point player in 5 of his last 6 […]
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NHL Stadium Designated Driving Programs
In honor of the tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, here is a list of the designated driving programs at each NHL stadium. This list will be categorized by team and include where to sign up, and any incentives to signing up. Anaheim Ducks – Honda CenterSign up at Guest Services in section 214; […]
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Player Profile: Leon Draisaitl
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl has spent much of his NHL career in the shadows of teammate Connor McDavid, but he’s an inspiring showman, too. The top German-born player in NHL history is a powerhouse whenever he touches a sheet of ice, especially when you put a stick in his hands. He excels as a […]
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Utah Hockey Club Projected Lineup
The Utah Hockey Club has certainly improved from where the Arizona Coyotes left off. With it being their first year in the league, the team is no doubt looking to make some waves and hopefully shake things up a bit not only for their roster but their performance.
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Player Profile: Nikita Zadorov
Nikita Zadorov was born on April 16, 1995, in Moskva, Russia. The defenseman played for Krasnaya Armiya Moskva during the 2011-12 season and scored two goals with four assists in 41 games. Zadorov also participated in the World Junior Championships for Team Russia’s U18 team and contributed two goals in six tournament games. With the […]
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Mac Hollowell and Jimmy Huntington Make Up 2024-25 Penguins Group Six UFAs
As we claw our way to September, players are slowly making their way back onto the ice, and the hockey season is set to kick back up. However, even with the 2024-25 season yet to start, I would like to take a look at an interesting storyline to watch for this season. On July 1, […]
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Ryan Hartman Must Find His Scoring This Season
In what has become a repeated refrain in looking back on the 2023-24 season, Ryan Hartman was another Minnesota Wild player who fell off his scoring trend and couldn’t get out of his slump. This year, he’s one of the middle six players who will be expected to improve, especially after being called out by […]
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LA Kings Extend Erik Portillo for Three Years
Los Angeles, CA — There were considerable discussions regarding Erik Portillo’s potential re-signing with the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2024-25 season. Given his exceptional goaltending performances with the Ontario Reign in the American Hockey League (AHL) from last season, Portillo became the focus of attention regarding whether he would extend his affiliation with […]
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Player Profile: Jaret Anderson-Dolan
Jaret Anderson-Dolan was born on September 12th, 1999, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is a forward who primarily plays centre, but also plays either wing. Anderson-Dolan, 24, has played previously for the Los Angeles Kings and Nashville Predators in the NHL and presently the Winnipeg Jets. He is listed at 5-foot-11 and 201 pounds and […]
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