Brandon Hagel

Analytics: Breaking down the matchup between the Avalanche and Lightning

The 2022 Stanley cup playoffs have had three sweeps. All three sweeps belong to the final two teams. Both teams have shown they deserve to be finalists and are the top 2 teams in the league. Both teams have won 4 straight games to move on and have controlled most of their games throughout the […]

Opinion: Blackhawks Drew Commesso is the next Jake Oettinger

Jake Oettinger had a masterful performance in Dallas’s game seven loss to the Calgary Flames. Oettinger’s historic performance saw him stop 64 of the 67 shots he faced. Oettinger looks to be one of the top young goalies in the NHL. Jake Oettinger is twenty-three years old and was drafted with the twenty-sixth pick in […]

Blackhawks: Deep Dive Into Kane, Toews, And DeBrincats Future in Chicago

The chess game is in full swing. Davidson is holding his cards close to the vest when it comes to the future of the two most iconic players to ever play for the Blackhawks. Kane and Toews are both eligible for contract extensions this offseason. To add to the pile of work Kyle Davidson will […]

21′-22′ Chicago Blackhawks Season Awards: The Bobby Hull Memorial goes to…

The Blackhawks are hitting the links after another grueling season, something Hawks fans have gotten used to over recent years. So as the NHL playoffs go on, let us look back and hand out some prestigious awards and some not so prestigious ones. Stan Mikita Memorial (best ofensive forward): Winner: Patrick KaneRunner up: Alex DeBrincat […]

Inside the Rink Playoff Predictions

The greatest tournament in professional sports is about to begin. I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to see what some of Inside the Rinks writers and contributors think about this year’s post-season. The Writers/Contributors: Luca Perito– Covers the New York Rangers and Nashville Predators- @elbigcalzonelp Spencer Lazary- Covers the Toronto Maple Leafs – […]

Report: Moose On The Loose! – Brian Elliot’s shutout propels the Bolts closer toward playoff contention

Last night during The Bolt’s tilt with the Buffalo Sabers, the Lightning finally snapped a four-game losing streak and shut out the Sabers 5-0. Brian Elliot’s stunning 28 save shutout, combined with very diverse offensive domination, has given the Bolts the push they need towards punching their tickets to the playoffs. Goaltending issues – Is […]

Bolts Fans Q&A: Is It Time To Panic? – My Thoughts On The Current Slump

This past week after the Lightning’s loss to the Boston Bruins, I was asked several questions by Bolts fans on Twitter, including @Drago_Lightning aka Sheri Ann, regarding Tampa’s current slump. This is my take on the current Bolts situation, but seeing how many fans online have all voiced concerns, I figured it was time to […]

Opinion: Time For Toews’s Pity Party To Stop

It has not been a good season for the Chicago Blackhawks. They have transitioned from Stan Bowman to Kyle Davidson in the General Manager role. Davidson said he was going to start a rebuild, and that is what he did come to the deadline. But, unlike Stan, Davidson stuck to his plan and shipped guys […]

Opinion: Grading Every Blackhawks Deadline Move

The trade deadline has passed, and the dust is starting to settle from the frenzy of trades across the league. Kyle Davidson said he would send the Blackhawks into a rebuild, which is exactly what his actions showed. This was Davidsons’ first deadline as General Manager of the Blackhawks. Did Kyle Davidson hold his ground […]

Breakdown: Grading Davidson’s First Trade

Just like that, the chaos has begun, Kyle Davidson has made his first deadline move, and it’s a blockbuster! The first thing that Blackhawks fans should take away from this is Stan Bowman is no longer steering the ship. Davidson said he would rebuild this team, and that is exactly what his first move was, […]