Marc Staal

Hockey Isn’t For Everyone, At Least Not For Now

The NHL says they’ll do one thing and then not follow through. Hockey isn’t for everyone, and it’s especially not for minorities. Well, at least not for now. Here are three reasons why. Racist events continue to happen in hockey at all levelsI won’t go into detail about the laundry list of racist incidents at […]

Philadelphia Flyers Sign Marc Staal

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defencemen Marc Staal to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million. For the Flyers, who are currently in rebuilding mode, this move adds some veteran presence to a blueline with many young faces on it. It’s expected that Staal will be a bottom-pairing defenceman for the Flyers next season, if not […]

Game Preview: Penguins vs. Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Florida Panthers tonight at PPG Paints Arena at 7 PM eastern. The Panthers are currently 23-21-5 this season, and the Penguins are currently 23-15-8. The game will be viewable on Sportsnet, TVA Sports, AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Bally Sports Florida, and ESPN+. The Panthers didn’t have a morning today […]

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Fox Doing it All for the Rangers

When it comes to great defensemen and the New York Rangers, Brian Leetch is the player everyone talks about. Leetch, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, was a franchise defenseman. He won the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe in 1994, he is second on the team’s all-time list in points with 981 (240 goals and […]

Red Wings: Five Potential Free Agent Defenseman Targets

The two most coveted positions in the NHL are center and defense, and while there are a handful of options for top-six centers in this year’s free agency crop, the same can’t be said for a bonafide top-four defenseman. Over the past five years, NHL teams have put premiums on young defensemen, which has led […]

Red Wings: GM Yzerman Continues to Rebuild Detroit Roster

The rebuild continues for the Detroit Red Wings. Led by captain Dylan Larkin, the Red Wings have 16 current roster players under contract for 2022-23. According to capfriendly.com, the Red Wings have almost $36M in cap space for next season. Several changes are expected before opening night. Red Wings Under Contract Here are the 16 […]

Red Wings: Detroit Dream Team to Start the 2022 Season

The Detroit Red Wings will be starting a new era when they begin training camp in September. Gone will be three-quarters of last year’s coaching staff plus several UFA’s. The Red Wings currently only have 26 players under contract, with only 14 of those players having played on the NHL roster this year. With over […]

Analysis: What are the Final Grades for the Red Wings Players?

The Detroit Red Wings finished their season on Friday night with a 5-3 win in New Jersey. The Red Wings finished the season with a 32-40-10 record, good for 25th in the final league standings. The .451 winning percentage is slightly better than the .439 from 2020 to 2021. The Red Wings had a below-average 18-16-7 record […]

Analysis: Should Marc Staal and Sam Gagner be re-signed by Detroit?

Marc Staal and Sam Gagner are set to become unrestricted free agents once again in July. The veteran duo were UFA’s last year and signed one-year extensions so that they could extend their careers with the Red Wings. Once again, Detroit General Manager Steve Yzerman will have to make a decision that will affect both […]

Which Red Wings Could We See On Different Teams After the Trade Deadline?

The Red Wings have been a much-improved team compared to the previous five seasons as they currently sit fifth in the Atlantic Division with a 23-23-6 record and are still in the Eastern Conference Wildcard hunt at the end of February. It would be justifiable if Red Wings General Manager, Steve Yzerman, decided not to […]