Welcome to Inside the Rink’s first news and rumors column. In this series, we will discuss the latest and biggest news and rumors in the NHL. Maple Leafs’ Michael Bunting Suspended 3 Games The Toronto Maple Leafs were blown out in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and now they have been dealt another […]
All the top teams in the NHL have scoring depth. When you look at teams such as the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, etc., they all have three lines that can contribute. When teams have nine forwards that can produce, it usually bodes well […]
It is official: the Boston Bruins will be without former New Jersey Devil Pavel Zacha for their Wednesday night matchup against the Devils in Newark. On the other side, defensemen Dougie Hamilton, a draft selection of the Boston Bruins way back when, is out indefinitely with a torn pectoral. Which, on paper, is unfortunate. Regardless […]
January 30, 2023 -The National Hockey League announced today that Vegas Golden Knights forward Chandler Stephenson was named and will head to the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend, which will take place at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The event will include the NHL All-Star Skills on Friday, February 3, and the Honda NHL […]
Fan votes are in, and Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck is headed to Sunrise, Florida, for the 2023 NHL All-Star game on February 3-4, 2023, hosted by the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. Hellebuyck, a fifth-round pick in 2012, 130th overall, won’t have anyone questioning the fans’ vote on his selection. Putting up similar, […]
The Edmonton Oilers play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight in the finale of a quick two-game homestand. Here is everything you need to know for tonight’s matchup: Tampa Bay Looking to Continue Winning Ways The Lightning are coming off a 5-2 victory over the lowly Vancouver Canucks just last night. After storming (pun […]
J.T. Miller hasn’t played a preseason game yet this fall. He looks great in practice though, and came into camp in top physical shape. It is likely just a matter of a veteran player taking a bit more time before embarking on another grueling NHL season. Miller is likely the most underrated of all the […]
Chandler Stephenson was born on April 22, 1994, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Stephenson grew up in a hockey family. Stephenson’s uncle, Bob Stephenson, played in the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association while cousin Joey Kocur was a winger for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks who amassed over 2,500 […]
Ex-Coyote Captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson was bought out by the Canucks after two lackluster (to say the least) seasons with Vancouver. Despite his several year run of mediocre to bad play, The Coyotes are in a spot in their rebuild where a reunion makes sense. Recent Play As stated already, OEL has not been a good […]
The Dallas Stars faced off against the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center on Thursday night. This highly anticipated matchup featured two powerhouses in an intense battle. The Edmonton Oilers secured a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit. On the […]
