Jacob Middleton

Kaapo Kahkonen Season Preview

Twelve months ago, there was so much optimism around Kahkonen. It felt like the Sharks might have found an answer in the crease. The Sharks traded Adin Hill to the Vegas Golden Knights, hoping that Kahkonen would take the next step with James Reimer as the backup. Fast forward a year, and Hill has his […]

Predicting the NHL Teams With the Most Fights in 2023-24

While fighting isn’t as prominent in the NHL as it used to be, it certainly isn’t gone. In the 2022-23 regular season, there were 334 official fights where five-minute majors were handed out. Yes, that number was much higher twenty years ago, but hockey fans are still treated to a good scrap from time to […]

Cam Talbot Continues Dominant Play Silencing Fleury Takeover Talks

The Minnesota Wild have been putting something special together over these last six games as they have pushed their win streak to six. What makes this win streak even better is the grit and fight Minnesota has shown as they have now won their last three games, all in overtime, as they have dug deep […]

Do the Bruins Have Enough Grit and Toughness for a Long Playoff Run?

As the Bruins gear up for another playoff run thanks to a hot streak that has seen them go 14-2-1 in their last 17 games, many have wondered if this team has what it takes to go all the way. Of course, the Bruins have the scoring, not just from their top line but their […]

Report: Deadline Deals Have the Minnesota Wild Poised for a Deep Playoff Run

Entering the day of the trade deadline, the Minnesota Wild sit third in the Central division behind the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues. The Wild are currently one point behind the St. Louis Blues for the second spot in the Central and have a game in hand while also being tied with the […]

Bruins Trade Rumors: Is Calvin De Haan Worth the Price?

Solidifying the defense of the Boston Bruins has been a hot topic leading up to the trade deadline, whether it be a top-four defenseman or a player to slide into the third pairing. The Bruins defense as a whole has not been awful this season, thanks in large part to the elite play of Charlie […]

Opinion: I Was Wrong; The Bruins Need Defensive Help At The Deadline

I have changed my mind. The Boston Bruins need help on defense. The debate is which side needs the most help. The left side has Matt Grzelcyk, Mike Reilly, Derek Forbort and possibly Urho Vaakanainen who should be returning from injury. The right side is occupied by Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, and at times Connor […]

Bruins Trade Rumors: B’s Interested in Defenseman Mark Giordano at Deadline

All Bruins fans understand this team is a couple of pieces away from being a legit Cup-winning team. The Bruins are still without defensive elements and that true second-line center, even with the hot streak since the new year started. These are the two spots on the roster that continue to be talked about and […]

Bruins Trade Rumors: B’s Interested in Defensemen Jacob Middleton at Deadline

Over the past couple of seasons, especially the current one, the Bruins have been missing a top-four left-shot defenseman to pair with young stud Charlie McAvoy. While this is an immediate need and an expensive one to acquire in a trade or free agency, there is always a critical need to have depth pieces. The […]