Craig Smith

Dallas Stars Thoughts and Ponderings

The Dallas Stars made several moves so far this offseason. But I have some thoughts and ponderings about the Stars, so let’s get directly to them. So, You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance The Dallas Stars’ No. 1 prospect Logan Stankoven will likely start the 2023-24 season with the Texas Stars. In 2022-23, Stankoven recorded […]

The Dallas Stars Should Be One of the Best in the West

The Dallas Stars were a very solid hockey team in 2022-23, finishing second in the Central Division and reaching the Western Conference Finals in the playoffs. With their core group all returning and a few new additions, Dallas should be even better in 2023-24. Their combination of offensive talent, team defense, and great goaltending make […]

Capitals’ Season Ends in Overtime

The Washington Capitals 2022-2023 season lasted five minutes and 34 seconds longer than anticipated. After losing a 3-goal lead in their 82nd game, the Capitals lost 5-4 to the New Jersey Devils in overtime Thursday night. Both Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome continued their respective point streaks. Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin also appeared on […]

Capitals Split Final Back-to-Back

The Washington Capitals looked like a team with playoff potential Monday and Tuesday nights. Though the team was eliminated from postseason play on April 4, they managed to split games between two superior teams on consecutive nights. Three quick goals carried the Capitals to victory Monday against the New York Islanders, who hold the first […]

Capitals May Not Be Done As MacLellan Begins Retooling

Anything can happen at the NHL trade deadline as every year it is one of the most eventful times, as nobody truly knows what will happen until it has already happened. This year has been no exception, as with the deadline less than a week away, a handful of big names and veteran players have […]

Bruins Make Big Splash In Trade With Capitals

The Bruins are the best team in the NHL, and they just got better as general manager Don Sweeney has pulled the trigger on his first trade of the deadline. They have been linked to several players over the past few weeks, with Jakob Chychrun and Vladislav Gavrikov being the two big names. The Bruins […]

Report: Bruins Finalizing Trade For Blue Jackets Defenseman

The Bruins are the best team in the NHL, with 91 points and a 43-8-5 record. With this regular season success, the Bruins have put themselves in a position to make a deep playoff run come playoffs. Before they get to that point, though, it seems they are adding some firepower to an already powerful […]

Boston Bruins’ Top Assets For the 2023 Trade Deadline

Through 47 games, the Boston Bruins own a 38-5-4 record as they are past the halfway mark of the season. The NHL-leading Bruins have 80 points and are atop the Atlantic Division as they pursue a return to the Stanley Finals, looking to bring home the Cup for the first time since 2011. While this […]

Don Sweeney Disccuess Bruins Trade Deadline Plans

The Bruins are in the best possible position as they begin the second half of the season, sitting atop the NHL with a 34-5-4 record and 72 points. The Bruins are deep up and down the lineup with a loaded top nine full of veterans, a solid six defensemen that include two stars on the […]

Flexibility is a Priority for the Bruins

Coming into the 2022-23 season, the Bruins were riding high as Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci returned to the lineup for what felt like the final ride. Expectations were mixed, and many were unsure of what to expect from this team. Now 37 games into their year, the Bruins have shown us a Stanley Cup […]