Blake Wheeler

NYR: Evaluating the Forward Line Combos

Since the last game of the pre-season, it’s been clear what lines Head Coach Peter Laviolette would be rolling with going into the regular season. Let’s take a look at each of the line combos, who specifically has exceeded expectations, and who has left more to be desired in the New York Rangers’ first few […]

As Zibanejad Goes So, Do the Rangers

The New York Rangers head into the season with a lot of skilled players. We are talking about players like Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider, Adam Fox, Filip Chytil, Kaapo Kakko, Alexis Lafreniere, K’Andre Miller, and so on and so forth. Heck, even guys like Vincent Trocheck and Blake Wheeler play with their own blend of […]

Picking a Captain for Every NHL Team Without One

Heading into the 2023-24 NHL season, ten teams currently do not have an official captain. That number could change before the season starts, but most of those teams likely will not have a captain this year. NHL teams are not required to name a captain, but what if they were? Who would be the best […]

Checking in on the Blueshirts with Jonny Lazarus

It is hard to believe that we are only at the beginning of August and that hockey season is still somewhat far away. We diehards always love reading, Tweeting, and discussing hockey. One such hockey personality who is great at all of those things is Jonny Lazarus. “Lazzy” last spoke with us at the end […]

The Journey of Pierre Luc Dubois: Year 5 to Present

For the price tag the Jets paid for Dubois, he didn’t exactly ‘show out’ the season prior, being conveyed in the postseason sweep of Edmonton and the hunter becoming prey in Montreal sweeping the Jets. Phillip Danault is due some credit here; Mark Scheifele and the Jets top line carried the team over the Oilers […]

Kevin Cheveldayoff addresses the media after early playoff exit.

Winnipeg Jets July Offseason Roundup

We’re a month removed from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville and nearly a month removed from free agency. The Winnipeg Jets have had their highs and lows when it comes to moving talent and bringing in other talent. From trading Pierre-Luc Dubois to settling with two restricted free agents in arbitration cases, let’s […]

First Buyout Window Closed, Who Was Bought Out?

The first buyout window of the 2023 NHL offseason has come to a close on June 30th. Teams were either shopping these contracts or preparing to buy the players out before the deadline. With free agency being in full swing and the bought-out players finding a new home, let’s dive into each player’s former contract […]

Rangers Sign Wheeler to One-Year, $800,000 Deal

There is no doubt that when it comes to winning games in the Stanley Cup playoffs, you need players that will play hard, throw the body around, and produce. The New York Rangers did not have a good enough mix of the above-mentioned components this past season. As a result, the Rangers were knocked out […]

Wading into the buyouts for the Sharks

Many big names have seen their contracts bought out this offseason, and as Mike Grier continues to turn over the San Jose Sharks roster, is it possible for the Sharks to add one of these big-name players to a short-term contract where they could look to reestablish their value on a team with plenty of […]

Bargain Bin: Flames, Jets, Blackhawks, Board Of Governors, NHL Draft

Buckle up; this one is a big bargain bin. With the NHL draft approaching fast, it will undoubtedly be one of the best draft classes of all time. Tons of talent with high ceilings available as low as the mid-to-late second round. Teams might be able to accelerate their rebuild if they draft the right […]