Jared Spurgeon

Jared Spurgeon Really Is That Good

When it comes to Jared Spurgeon, there’s only one reason national media usually mention him: he’s uncharacteristically small for a defenseman. Specifically for a good defenseman. They treat his typically outstanding stats as some sort of oddball marvel because of his size. His size, unfortunately, is also the reason why he’s chronically NOT included on […]

Screened Shots Key to Capitals’ Loss

The Capitals lost the second game of a back-to-back set, 4-2, Tuesday night at Capital One Arena against the Minnesota Wild. The Wild scored three of their four goals with a player screening goalkeeper Charlie Lindgren in front of the net. Lindgren believed the Capitals could have won if not for the three screened goals, […]

2022-2023 Norris Trophy Odds

With the 2022-2023 season right around the corner with training camp opening in a couple of weeks, it’s time to start looking at the odds of the NHL’s most prominent individual player trophies. Last year the NHL saw multiple dominant defensemen take the ice, with some demonstrating extreme offensive talent on top of being lockdown […]