Erik Karlsson

Will The Penguins Reach the Finish Line on a Karlsson Trade?

The holidays are over, and I am back to work today. However, the Penguins could still be looking to create a celebration by acquiring defenseman Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks. I was listening to the 32 Thoughts podcast yesterday and was intrigued by what Elliotte Friedman said about talks between the Oilers and […]

Penguins Need To Be Careful With Karlsson Talks

As of 4:47 p.m. on July 3rd, 2022, the Penguins remain in the battle to acquire the 2022-23 Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson. GM Kyle Dubas was a busy, busy man on July 1st when free agency opened, as he signed eight players, which is the most on the first day of free agency in […]

Carolina Hurricanes Free Agency Day 1 Report Card

Day 1 of the NHL Free Agency is wrapping up for the most part and here is a report card on how they did today.

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Rangers’ Fox and Panarin Named to NHL All-Star Teams

Things obviously did not end the way they were supposed to for the New York Rangers this season. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2021-22 season, the Blueshirts were knocked out of the first round in seven games in this year’s postseason by the New Jersey Devils after having a 2-0 series lead. […]

Erik Karlsson Wins Third Career Norris Trophy

The 2023 NHL awards have been decided, and for the third time, San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy. The other two James Norris Memorial Trophy nominees were a third-place nominee for Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and a second-place nominee for New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox. Karlsson […]

Sharks Offseason Road Map

When Timo Meier was traded at the deadline, it officially sent out the signal that General Manager Mike Grier was going to rebuild. After several unsuccessful attempts by former GM Doug Wilson to retool on the fly, Grier told Sharks fans that this wouldn’t be a short turnaround. The Sharks will be busy this upcoming […]

Bargain Bin: Sharks, Senators, Coyotes, Oilers, UFA Market, Goalie Market

When it comes to the rumor mill in the NHL, it can be super mind puzzling and send you for a massive twist. Sometimes, that twist lets you understand what is happening in the NHL. However, I’ll try to dissect all of this within today’s edition of Bargain Bin on Tuesday, June 20th. Previous Bargain […]

Adam Fox skating for the New York Rangers

Rangers’ Fox a Finalist For the Norris Trophy Once Again

When it comes to New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox, he is everything and more to their hockey club. He proved that once again this season. In the regular season, Fox, 25, had 12 goals and 60 assists for 72 points, which was just two points behind his career-high of 74 last season. Fox drives […]

NHL News & Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Penguins & Sharks

In this newest episode of Inside The Rink’s NHL News & Rumors column, we will be discussing some rumors centering around the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and San Jose Sharks. Michael Bunting Done in Toronto? Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting is one of the top pending unrestricted free agents heading into […]

The Unfair Treatment of Quinn Hughes: How NHL Analysts are Overlooking a Defensive Superstar

Quinn Hughes, a talented defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks, is no stranger to criticism. Despite being one of the league’s top players, Hughes has been the subject of unwarranted snubs by both the league and analysts. The most recent was the NHL Tweet for the Norris Trophy, awarded for the best overall defenseman. This article […]