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Who Was Selected on Day One of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has all of the hype surrounding it, here at Inside The Rink, a group of multiple writers wrote prospect profiles throughout a set period of time. Day one of the draft is upon us and the first 32 selections have arrived. 1st overall – Chicago Blackhawks With the first overall […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois in a Winnipeg Jets uniform doing the Superman Celly after a goal.

BREAKING: Pierre-Luc Dubois Traded To Los Angeles Kings

The Winnipeg Jets and the Los Angeles Kings have agreed to a trade involving Pierre-Luc Dubois. Dubois signed an 8-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets worth $8.5 million annually before the trade, making this deal a true sign-and-trade. Los Angeles will only receive Pierre-Luc Dubois in the deal, while Winnipeg will receive Gabriel Valardi, […]

Anze Kopitar Captures Second Career Lady Byng Trophy

Los Angeles Kings captain and longtime forward Anze Kopitar has won the Lady Byng Trophy for the second time in his career. The Lady Byng Trophy is awarded to the player who has exhibited the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct and holds their play to a high standard. Kopitar, who turns 36 in August, has […]

Jamie Benn Isn’t Captain Material

Some Dallas Stars fans said that forward Logan Stankoven is the team’s next captain, and I respectfully disagree. Here’s what I think about the “Jamie Benn isn’t captain material” topic. Stars captain and forward Jamie Benn is the longest-tenured player in Dallas Stars’ history. But Benn’s also one of the most controversial players in the […]

Rumor Mill spikes as LA Kings linked to Winnipeg Jets

Following a conclusion to the season that did not end as planned again in Winnipeg, talks are heating up about breaking up their core. It is no secret that teams are willing to part ways with high-quality players in today’s NHL when sustained underachievement occurs. A lot has left to be desired from the Jets […]

Is John Gibson Done With the Ducks?

The veteran goaltender is reportedly looking for a change of scenery, but his contract might complicate a trade. Another domino appears ready to fall after the Ducks’ worst season in franchise history: Veteran Ducks goaltender John Gibson is apparently ready to move on from the team, according to a report Friday from the Daily Faceoff. It […]

Masterful: Three-way trade paves the way for Productive Offseason

The Kings entered this offseason with underlying questions that capture legitimate weaknesses in the organization. If the Kings didn’t shed contracts, they would unlikely improve on the progress made during the 2022-23 season. One of the biggest questions was goaltending and the Logjam of righties. Cal Peterson signed a contract he did not live up […]

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoff Western Conference Preview with our expert picks

It is that time of year again. The one all hockey fans wait for. It’s Stanley Cup playoff time! Let’s take a look at the matchups schedules and our staff picks for the first round. First up is the Western Conference. (1) Colorado Avalanche 51-24-7, 109 points vs. (WC1) Seattle Kraken 46-28-8, 100 points The […]

Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Playoff Series Preview

The rematch is set. The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings are set to do battle for a second-straight year in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last year ended in Game 7, with the Oilers prevailing on their way to the Western Conference Finals. This time, both teams have improved their roster, which […]

ECHL Road Trip Recap: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Now first in the South Division after an Intense three-game Road Trip

After a week off, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits headed on the road to Indiana for a game against the Indy Fuel and then to Toledo for two back-to-back games against the Walleye. Before the game against Indy, the Rabbits were in 3rd place in the South, with the Jacksonville Icemen and South Carolina Stingrays tied […]