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Milan Lucic to the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Ten years ago, if I had mentioned that Milan Lucic might join the Toronto Maple Leafs, you would have laughed at me and thought it was outlandish. Well, on the Leafs Take podcast hosted by Jay Rosehill and Nick Alberga, Milan Lucic admitted that suiting up for an original six franchise is too good to […]

A Red-Hot Goaltender Market

The free agency period is less than a month away; teams can make massive improvements or risk anchoring themselves with an albatross of a contract through free agency. Not every year, you can sift through goaltenders and see multiple top goaltenders available through the free agency market. It’s also not every year when multiple established […]

The Dallas Stars Need a Third Goaltender

The Dallas Stars need a third goaltender that’s used to playing often. The Stars overused their starting goaltender, Jake Oettinger, especially during the 2022-23 NHL regular season. The Stars’ goalie carousel can be a topic to follow this summer. Here’s what you need to know. According to a recent article by The Athletic, Dallas has […]

Aram Minnetian with the USNTDP (Photo by Jenae Anderson / The Hockey Writers)

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Aram Minnetian

National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Aram Minnetian was born in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, on March 19, 2005. The 18-year-old defenseman is a tremendous skater who is good on his edges and has a great, powerful stride. The 6-foot, 170-pound right-shot blue liner excels on the rush with good stick-handling skills. Minnetian has been […]

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Ethan Gauthier

Ethan Gauthier is a skilled power forward known for his high hockey IQ. He’s great at positioning himself on the ice and using his physicality to create scoring opportunities. Gauthier isn’t afraid to throw his body around, which is why he’s projected to be a power forward in the NHL. He’s mentioned in interviews that […]

Penguins: Top Targets This Off-season

The Pittsburgh Penguins have about $20 million in projected salary cap to work with heading into the NHL Draft and Free Agency. Head Coach Mike Sullivan has let interim GM Kyle Dubas know that he’s looking for players with a particular trait to acquire. Players with speed. With about $20 million left, they want to bring […]

The Flyers Should Stick with Hart in Goal

The Philadelphia Flyers do not have a good track record when it comes to goaltenders. This franchise has gone through a boatload of masked men. Bernie Parent is the only Flyers goaltender to win the Stanley Cup, something he did back-to-back in 1974 and 1975 while also earning back-to-back Conn Smythe Trophies as the league’s […]

Strategic Maneuver or Genuine Intentions: Unraveling the Canucks’ Boeser Saga

In a surprising twist, the Vancouver Canucks’ purported lack of trade interest in Brock Boeser has sparked speculation about whether it is a strategic bluff orchestrated by the team’s management. With the Canucks already surpassing next year’s salary cap, the situation requires immediate attention. Pierre LeBrun’s report in The Athletic highlighted the absence of significant […]

Bruins Defenseman Still A Great Investment

The Boston Bruins are at a bit of a crossroads with their roster heading into the free agency period on July 1. Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci are still undecided on returning for another season, and currently, Boston has just about $4 million in salary cap space with several unrestricted free agents and two important […]

What is the Willie O’Ree Award?

The Willie O’Ree Award is a prestigious honor in the world of ice hockey, named after Willie O’Ree, who was the first Black player to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). The award was created in 2018 and is presented annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, dedication, and […]