NHL
This Is Why Matthew Knies Is Due for a Monster Season
- Conrad Jack
- September 6, 2023
Matthew Knies, a player who fans have claimed was massively overhyped before finally signing and making his NHL debut at the end of the 2022-23 season. Knies came into the National Hockey League and was a massive contributor to the Leafs overcoming their first-round curse. With Knies recovering from a concussion, he will look to […]
Read MoreThe LA Kings Need Young Defensemen to Step Up This Season
- Jonathan Duncan
- September 6, 2023
Over the last few seasons, the Los Angeles Kings have come out of their rebuild and become a playoff contender. They’ve made the postseason each of the previous two years but lost in the first round. In 2023-24, the Kings are looking to take the next step and finally have success in the playoffs. To […]
Read MorePlayer Profile: Ryan Graves
- Abby Augustine
- September 6, 2023
As the offseason came into view for the Pittsburgh Penguins after the 2022-23 season, one of the many issues that needed to be addressed was that of the blue line. Pittsburgh’s defense for the majority of the past season was both inconsistent and injured, and while some of these issues were out of the control […]
Read MoreBoston Bruins Bring Back Danton Heinen for Professional Tryout
- Tommy St. Andre
- September 5, 2023
In a surprising move, the Boston Bruins have decided to bring back former forward Danton Heinen for a professional tryout (PTO). This unexpected decision has stirred excitement among Bruins fans and NHL enthusiasts alike. Let’s delve into the details of this move and what it could mean for the team. Danton Heinen, a talented forward, […]
Read MoreKevin Labanc Season Preview
- JD Young
- September 5, 2023
Kevin Labanc is the San Jose Sharks version of The Rorschach test. The analytics say he is good, but there is a reason that David Quinn is the third straight coach to have Labanc in his proverbial doghouse. As Kevin Labanc starts his eighth season in the NHL, what has he established himself as? Early […]
Read MoreJared Spurgeon Really Is That Good
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 5, 2023
When it comes to Jared Spurgeon, there’s only one reason national media usually mention him: he’s uncharacteristically small for a defenseman. Specifically for a good defenseman. They treat his typically outstanding stats as some sort of oddball marvel because of his size. His size, unfortunately, is also the reason why he’s chronically NOT included on […]
Read MoreOpinion: Scotty Bowman is a Hockey Genius
- Patrick Hoffman
- September 5, 2023
I have read a lot of great hockey books in my time, but the one that tops it all is a book that I was lucky enough to re-read over the holiday weekend. The book is Penguin Random House’s Scotty: A Hockey Life No Other by the great Ken Dryden. If you are a hockey fan, then […]
Read MoreCould the Kings be the Perfect Patrick Kane Fit?
- Conrad Jack
- September 5, 2023
The 2023 NHL Training Camp period is set to open in September. Players who haven’t signed yet are either signing professional tryouts or finding new homes in the National Hockey League or other professional leagues overseas. Patrick Kane has yet to sign an NHL contract, and I don’t forecast him to sign one for a […]
Read MoreMikael Granlund Season Preview
- JD Young
- September 4, 2023
The third-line center has been a revolving door since Joe Thornton went to the Toronto Maple Leafs for the 2020-21 season. Some personal favorites include Noah Gregor, Dylan Gambrell, Nick Bonino, Patrick Marleau, and Alexander True. Nico Sturm took over the role last year and performed admirably in the spot, but it looks like Mikael […]
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