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Finding Jamie Drysdale’s Next Defense Partner

Over the first seven games of the 2022-23 season for the Anaheim Ducks, the wind in the team’s sail had been reduced to a gentle breeze. Jamie Drysdale’s injury in their eighth game took the remaining wind out completely. Over those eight games, the Ducks only managed three points in the standings. Any preseason hope […]


Predictions For The 2023-24 NHL Season

The 2023-24 NHL season is just days away, with numerous annual awards and trophies to recognize its teams and players. Most trophies and all-star selections are presented at an annual awards ceremony held in late June after the Stanley Cup is awarded. Let’s go through my predictions for the 2023-24 season. Individual Award & Player […]


Five Potential Bruins Trade Targets: Centers

This is the first article of my new weekly series, and I will be writing a report detailing five players the Bruins could potentially trade for at each position.  The Bruin’s center position has been questioned a lot during the offseason. With long-time second-line center David Krejci departing to play in the Czech Republic, it […]


The Inaugural Stanley Pup

For the first time, the NHL hosted an official Stanley Pup showcasing 16 different dogs that are currently waiting to be adopted. There was one dog for each team that made the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, including Connor McDoodle and Sergei Bobruffsky, who faced off in honor of the Stanley Cup Finals. The NHL […]


Will Lazar be back in Boston next season?

Curtis Lazar came to the Bruins from the Buffalo Sabers as part of the Taylor Hall trade at the 2021 Trade deadline. Since coming to Boston he has become a fan favorite as his high motor on the fourth line has been a key contributor for the Bruins. Lazar entered this off-season as an unrestricted […]


February 1st Gambling Preview

With only 16 games remaining on the NHL schedule until teams get to hit the pause button for the All-Star break, the NHL has provided us with a great 11 game slate to start off the month of February. After analyzing tonight’s board, there are many opportunities to increase the bankroll to have some fun […]


BTLHP Thoughts: Majors Changes in Vancouver, Flyers Head Coach Firing

Jim Benning and Travis Green Fired From The Canucks’  The Vancouver Canucks fire General Manager Jim Benning and Head Coach Travis Green, after a poor start to the 2021-22 season, with a record of 8-15-2. This was a long time coming for both Green and Benning. Bruce Boudreau filled the Head Coaching role.  Who Could […]


NHL’s Reverse Retro 2.0 Jerseys — Ranked 1-32

The NHL released their reverse retro jerseys last week, and while some teams have released some very nice ones, other teams could’ve done a lot better. I ranked them based on several things, including design, logo, overall look, theming of “reverse retro,” and creativity. Here is my ranking of all 32 Reverse Retro 2.0 Jerseys […]


5 Games to Get Excited For If You’re A Montreal Canadiens Fan

With the Draft on the horizon, the NHL announced the full 2022-23 regular season for all 32 teams on Wednesday, July 6th. Let’s break down five games to get excited for if you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan. October 12 vs Toronto It’s the first time the Habs are starting at home since 2013. No better […]


Penguins: Top Games To Look Forward To This Season

It may still be August, but the NHL season is getting closer. The NHL released each team’s schedule the day before the NHL Draft last month, and the Penguins have a little bit of a different schedule to look forward to. Between now playing Philly and Washington three times each this season and playing in […]