Joonas Korpisalo

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 […]

Line Over the Boards Apr 10th: The Return of the Kings

The Los Angeles Kings closed their season at home with a win last evening, reflecting what Kings fans became accustomed to seeing post-trade deadline. A 3-0 shutout was a great way to end the season at home and turn the page on a rough last ten games in which the Kings have gone 5-5. When […]

Grading All 32 Teams’ Trade Deadline

Here is the Inside The Rink FULL NHL Trade Deadline breakdown. It was a wild Trade Deadline week and was an enjoyment for all NHL fans. We have compiled all of the moves for you below and give a small analysis for all 32 teams. If you prefer to listen to a breakdown of all […]

Columbus Creates Maximum Flexibility for Offseason Moves

Efficient, not sexy captures the 2023 NHL trade deadline for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Trading D- Vladislav Gavrikov and G- Joonas Korpisalo to the Los Angeles Kings for 2023 first and third round draft picks (if the Kings make the playoffs, otherwise it is two second round draft picks) gave Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen […]

Vladislav Gavrikov gets ready for a faceoff.

Did the Kings Trade for the Wrong Defenseman?

On Tuesday night, the Kings made a big deal to acquire defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo from the Columbus Blue Jackets. The trade filled two positional needs for LA, as they had been struggling on defense, especially in net, all season. It also saw the Kings part with long-time goaltender Jonathan Quick in […]

Assessing the Columbus Blue Jackets trade of Joonas Korpisalo and Vladislav Gavrikov to the LA Kings

It has been no secret the Columbus Blue Jackets planned to trade D- Vladislav Gavrikov, who had been a healthy scratch for trade purposes since Feb. 14. G- Joonas Korpisalo was a player who was first thought to be a trade candidate. Then with the struggles of Elvis Merzlikins, there was talk the organization would […]

Vegas Inquiring About Blue Jackets Newly Acquired Goaltender Jonathan Quick

Less than 24 hours after acquiring goaltender Jonathan Quick from the Las Angeles Kings, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to trade the veteran goaltender. The deal came together late Tuesday night as the two teams agreed upon a blockbuster deal that sent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to LA in exchange for […]

Sifting through the Columbus Blue Jackets trade rumors

It is that time of the season once again. The trade deadline is fast approaching. For teams, it is time to buy in hopes of making the playoffs or hoping to make a splash in the playoffs. For other teams, it is time to sell and prepare for the next season. Rebuilding teams use the […]

Capitals Win Before All-Star Break

The Washington Capitals had plenty of potential storylines in play Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In a closer-than-expected game, the Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. The two teams have lost the most man-games to injury in the Eastern Conference and fall on opposite ends of the age spectrum. The Capitals’ roster has the […]

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The Sad State of the Blue Jackets

There was a lot to look forward to when it came to the Columbus Blue Jackets heading into this season. They shocked the hockey world by signing unrestricted free agent Johnny Gaudreau to a seven-year, $68.25 million contract on the first day of free agency. Adding him to a roster that already had the likes […]