NHL Entry Draft

Where Does McAvoy Rank Among the NHL’s Best All-Around Defenseman?

Since day one Charlie McAvoy has been a special talent for the Boston Bruins. Drafted 14th overall in the 2016 Entry Draft, it didn’t take long for the Boston University defenseman to make the jump to the NHL as he debuted during the 2016-2017 playoffs where he recorded three assists in six games. Since then […]

Potential selections for the Bruins first pick of the 2022 Draft

Now that the Bruins have finalized a deal-making with Jim Montgomery, the 29th head coach in franchise history, they can begin to focus on the NHL Entry Draft and free agency. This year’s draft will kick off with the first round on July 7th, before rounds two through seven commence on July 8th. The Bruins […]

Takeaways From Steve Yzerman’s Media Availability

NHL Draft: Detroit Needs at the Draft

The Detroit Red Wings have ten selections in the NHL Entry Draft next week. The draft begins on Thursday night at 7:00 PM ET with the first round. Day 2 of the draft will begin at 11:00 AM ET on Friday. The draft will once again consist of seven rounds. The Red Wings have the […]

Nicklas Backstrom Has Potential Career-Ending Surgery

The Washington Capitals have received some very bad news in the form of their star center; Nicklas Backstrom has recently undergone hip resurfacing surgery. The surgery was done on Backstrom’s left hip, which was first operated on in 2015. He missed the first two months of the 2021-22 season due to an injury to that […]

Opinion: Losing Puljujarvi Would Be a Big Blunder for Oilers

Since joining the Oilers in 2016, after being selected 4th overall in the NHL Entry Draft, Jesse Puljujarvi has had a rocky relationship with the Oilers. From getting sent back up and down, dealing with injuries, and even leaving the team for a season, it’s safe to say Puljujarvi and the Oilers haven’t always been […]

Kraken Defenseman Gaining Trade Interest

With the Bruins needing defensive depth after having three of their defensemen undergo off-season surgery that will keep them out four to six months, general manager Don Sweeney will need to make some moves. Both Charlie McAvoy and Matt Grzelcyk had shoulder surgery while Mike Reilly had ankle surgery leaving the Bruins in a pickle, […]

An Alex DeBrincat Trade From an LA Kings Standpoint

Recently, my Inside The Rink colleague Clifton Ramey published an article in regards to the LA Kings acquiring left winger Alex DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks (you can read it here: Opinion: Should The Kings Trade For DeBrincat). As someone who follows the LA Kings, it immediately piqued my interest, and although this is pure […]

Breaking: Red Wings Sign Elmer Soderblom to Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract

On Thursday afternoon, the Detroit Red Wings announced that the team had signed Swedish winger Elmer Soderblom to a three-year, entry-level contract starting the 2022-23 season. The soon-to-be 21-year-old enjoyed a breakout season this past year, playing for his hometown team Frolunda HC alongside fellow Red Wings prospects Simon Edvinsson, Theodor Niederbach, and Liam Dower-Nilsson. […]

Detroit Red Wings: How Good is Jonatan Berggren?

Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland selected Jonatan Berggren 33rd overall in the 2018 Entry Draft. In May 2021, Berggren signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Red Wings. It is expected that Berggren will make his NHL debut next season. Was Jonatan Berggren the steal of the draft? Generational Entry Draft The 2018 […]

How Bad has the Rick Nash Trade Been For Boston?

With the Bruins heading to what seems to be a rebuild or retooling with all the news surrounding the injuries, their core players just went under the knife to repair, and the firing of head coach Bruce Cassidy. It’s time to revisit a trade that could have changed the path the Bruins seem to be […]