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Flames announce Mikael Backlund as captain (Photo Credit: CTV News)

Backlund’s Back, Alright!

The Calgary Flames have gotten to work with training camp and the 2023-24 preseason. At the same time, the Flames and current general manager Craig Conroy aren’t going to be looking too heavily at their contracts and salary cap situation right now. Mikael Backlund was among the few players with a contract expiring at the […]

Seattle Scuttlebutt: Kraken to Have First Female Coach on the Bench

Last night, the NHL had a new first experience. The Seattle Kraken had Jessica Campbell, the assistant coach for the Coachella Valley Firebirds, with them on the bench. The Kraken played the Calgary Flames and won 5-3. In the past, there have been female trainers present for NHL games, but not coaches…until last night. As […]

The Boston Bruins Can Win With a Defense-First Approach This Season

The Boston Bruins have been one of the most discussed NHL teams this offseason. After their record-breaking season in 2022-23, shocking early exit from the playoffs, and numerous roster changes in the offseason, the questions are aplenty heading into 2023-24. It’s almost certain the Bruins won’t be as insanely good as they were last season, […]

Boston Bruins: Mason Lohrei Makes NHL Debut

One of the hottest prospects in the Boston Bruins pipeline has made his NHL debut (albeit in the preseason). Defenseman Mason Lohrei made his debut against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. The former Ohio State Buckeye played 29:01 minutes while racking up two shots on goal and an assist. In a 4-1 loss where […]

Henry Thrun Season Preview

Henry Thrun has all the makings of a 1,000-game NHL player. The former Captain of the Harvard Crimson men’s ice hockey team looks like he has spent years in the NHL despite playing eight career NHL games last season. Thrun, a former 2019 fourth-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks, made it clear to Anaheim that […]

All NHL Team Captains & Alternates Heading Into The 2023-24 Season

The 2023-24 season is upon us, and each team has their captains and alternate captains set. Currently, there are five teams that don’t have a captain. Some teams also don’t meet the minimum of two alternate captains for the regular season. At the same time, some other teams have more than three alternate captains but […]

Preseason: Lightning vs. Hurricanes Standout Players

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes squared off in the first of two meetings this preseason, this one at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both teams dressed mainly prospects, though the Lightning iced two forward lines of NHL veterans. The Hurricanes countered by playing their starting netminder at the NHL level, along with […]

Bruins Might Have Their New Top Center Sooner Than Expected

The prospect pool for the Boston Bruins has been much maligned due to some poor drafting and a lack of high-level draft positioning. Therefore, General Manager Don Sweeney has had to entrust his advance scouting to hit on some lower-round draft picks to try and replenish the farm system. Drafts from 2017 and 2018 only […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears PTO Signings

The Orlando Solar Bears, an affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, have signed six players for Professional Tryout (PTO) Contracts for Training Camp that will begin October 6th. The following players have signed a PTO Contract: Defenseman Taylor Egan played most recently with the Newfoundland Growlers. Egan had four points (2g-2a) in his 29 […]

Cory Schneider Announces Retirement

Earlier this week, Cory Schneider announced his retirement from the NHL after 15 seasons. During Schneider’s 15-year career, he spent time with the Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, and New York Islanders. He played in 410 games, putting up a 171-159-58 record with a 2.43 GAA, .918 SV%, and 26 shutouts. His best numbers came […]