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Grading All 32 Teams Cap Situations

As Jesse J and B.O.B once famously said in their hit single Price Tag, “It’s all about the money.” Rumor has it that song is actually Lou Lamoriello’s ringtone on his flip phone. Kidding. But Jesse J and B.O.B were not wrong; the sad truth in life is that money determines most outcomes. The same […]


NHL Game Preview: San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues with Line Combinations 12/12/2024

San Jose Sharks (10-16-5, 25 pts) at St. Louis Blues (14-13-2, 30 pts) Venue: Enterprise Center Date: Thursday, December 12 Time: 5:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm CT  TV: ESPN+ / NBCS / FDSM  Radio:  San Jose Sharks – Sharks Audio Network St. Louis Blues – 101 ESPN (101.1 FM) DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: San […]


An Early Look At the 2024-25 NHL UFAs

Between now and the trade deadline of March 8, all NHL teams must decide what to do with their upcoming unrestricted free agents. For some players, this means a trade to another team. For others, it means continuing to play the season and working towards a new contract. Some will finish the season where they […]


Boston Bruins Trade Targets

After an offseason of impactful additions and losses, Don Sweeney and the Boston Bruins are looking to add to their roster before the Trade Deadline to make a push for a Stanley Cup before the likes of Tuukka Rask, Patrice Bergeron, and Brad Marchand retire. While losing David Krejci this offseason, a sizeable hole was […]


NHL Game Preview: Vegas Golden Knights at New York Rangers with Line Combinations 2/1/2025

Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-6, 68 pts) at New York Rangers (24-23-4, 52 pts) Venue: Madison Square GardenDate: Sunday, February 2Time: 6:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+ / SCRI / MSGRadio:Vegas Golden Knights – Fox Sports Radio 98.9 FM / 1340 AMNew York Rangers – WEPN-FM 98.7 ESPN New York DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 […]


NHL Game Preview: New Jersey Devils at Calgary Flames with Line Combinations 11/1/2024

New Jersey Devils (7-4-2, 16 pts) at Calgary Flames (5-4-1, 11 pts)Venue: Scotiabank SaddledomeDate: Friday, November 1Time: 9:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm MT TV: ESPN+ / MSGS / SportsnetRadio: New Jersey – WFAN 66 AM / 101.9 FMCalgary – Sportsnet 960 DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:New Jersey -1.5 ML -175Calgary +1.5 ML +150O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster New Jersey Devils News & […]


Turning Over A New Leaf

This team sucks. It’s time to blow it up. They can’t win with the way the team is currently built. Dubas is just a calculator boy; he doesn’t know what he is doing. They are too soft to win in the playoffs. Those are just some of the things I’m sure you are sick of […]


NHL Game Preview: Florida Panthers at Minnesota Wild with Line Combinations 12/18/2024

Florida Panthers (19-8-3, 41 pts) at Minnesota Wild (20-6-4, 44 pts)Venue: Xcel Energy CenterDate: Wednesday, December 18Time: 9:30 ET / 8:30 pm CT TV: TNT / TruT / MAX / FDSNRadio:Florida Panthers – AM 560 Sports WQAM / 1230 WBZT / WCTH-FM 100.3Minnesota Wild- KFAN 100.3 FM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Florida Panthers -1.5 ML +185Minnesota […]


Life as Keeper of the Cup: An Interview With Mario Della-Savia

As All-Star Weekend kicked off, the Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit entered Enmarket Arena with exclusive memorabilia and the league’s most prestigious trophies, including the Con Smyth trophy and the beloved Stanley Cup. While many associate the Keeper of the Cup with Phill Pritchard, the cup has a few keepers. Mario Della-Savia watched over hockeys […]


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.