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Can The Kings Count on Their Goaltending in the Playoffs?

Undoubtedly, the Los Angeles Kings have had one heckuva hockey season. As of this writing (Tuesday, April 11), the team, who clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for a second straight season, is 46-25-10 with 102 points. They are currently third in the Pacific Division and 11th in the league. Throughout the regular […]

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Goaltenders and the Hockey Hall of Fame: Not Just About the Numbers

When one thinks of Hall of Fame caliber players in any professional sport, one usually thinks of an athlete with outstanding numbers, a plethora of personal awards, and who played a big part in helping their team win a championship. The Hockey Hall of Fame seems to be a different kind of animal. There have […]

Cale Makar Makes Prediction for Avalanche’s 2022-2023 Season

The Colorado Avalanche were a wagon last season as they dominated the NHL en route to the 2022 Stanley Cup Championship. The team was as consistent as a team could be as they rarely showed signs of struggle throughout their playoff run, and now the biggest question faces them, can they repeat their success? The […]

Duncan Keith Has Called It A Career

Per Pierre LeBrun, Duncan Keith has told the Edmonton Oilers he is officially retiring. The Oilers previously gave Keith a deadline of July 1st to let them know his plans, but after two deadline extensions, Keith has decided to hang them up. He might not be the only one on the Oilers to have played […]

Why the Selke should be renamed the Patrice Bergeron Trophy

Since entering the league in 2003, Patrice Bergeron has been one of the most productive and consistent two-way forwards. The 18-year veteran has been a consistent 20-goal scorer, team leader, and one of the best defensive forwards to ever play the game. When a fan or player thinks of the Selke Trophy, they don’t think […]

Lightning: Tampa’s Big Swede has been voted as Norris Trophy finalist for the sixth-consecutive year

Bolts veteran Blue-Liner and 2020 Conn Smyth winner Victor Hedman has been voted as a Norris Trophy Finalist for the 6th straight year. This season, Hedman had several new career highs, including a new franchise record for assists and point totals by a defenseman with 65 assists and a colossal 85 points. His 20 goals […]

Should the NHL Create An Award In Honor of Bobby Orr?

With the end of the season right around the corner and teams gearing up, the finalist for awards become clear. When looking at the different hardware the NHL hands out for all different types of season statistics, the Hart Trophy for league MVP, Norris for the top defenseman, and Vezina for the top goaltender are […]

Rask vs Thomas: Who’s The Best Goalie in Franchise History?

Since the creation of the Boston Bruins in 1924, there have been 110 goalies that have suited up and played between the pipes for the 97-year-old franchise. The Bruins have had some high-caliber names suit up in the iconic black and gold over the years, like Andy Moog, Gerry Cheevers, Frank Brimsek, Tiny Thompson, and […]