NHL
Can the Dallas Stars Win the Stanley Cup This Year?
“Strive to be better than you were yesterday.”— James Gordon The Dallas Stars can certainly strive to be better than they were yesterday. Last season, Dallas advanced to the Western Conference Final but fell in six games against the top-seeded and eventual Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights. I predicted the Stars would win in six […]
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Flyers Snap Five-Game Losing Streak Against the Panthers
After going 6-8 in January and going into the All-Star break on a five-game losing streak, the Philadelphia Flyers desperately needed to rebound against the Florida Panthers. Thankfully, they did just that. Period 1 Unfortunately, the rebound did not begin right away for the Flyers. They appeared to lack that spark of offense they have […]
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NHL News & Rumors: Flames, Trade Board, Jets, Zadorov & More
In today’s NHL News and Rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames sold high on Elias Lindholm and held onto Chris Tanev. What is the Flames’ next move? The first Inside The Rink trade bait board is available, who do you think will be moved next? Are the Winnipeg Jets looking to make another big addition ahead […]
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Player Profile: Jake Oettinger
This past Saturday, Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger played in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Toronto. Oettinger returned to NHL action when the Stars hosted the Nashville Predators at the American Airlines Center on January 12th. Although the Predators spoiled Oettinger’s return from a lower-body […]
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3 Keys to the New York Rangers Second Half
With 8 days off since their last game, the Rangers get back in action against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Here are three things to look for as the Rangers attempt to grow their narrow lead in the Metropolitan Division and head into the playoffs firing on all cylinders. Goaltending: […]
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As the Trade Deadline Looms, Ranger Fans Try to Read the Tea Leaves
It’s been more than 6 years since “The Letter.” That was the last time that Ranger fans had any real insight into what the organization was thinking ahead of the deadline. 2024 looks to be no different, despite plenty of opinions, prognostication, and tea leaf reading. A fatalistic bent has entered the chat, with some […]
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Sean Monahan Traded to the Winnipeg Jets
Dominos continue to fall, and the Winnipeg Jets have snatched their center ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. Montreal Canadiens forward Sean Monahan is headed to Winnipeg after Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff traded a 2024 first-round pick and a conditional third-round pick in 2027 for Monahan. The third is conditional if Winnipeg wins […]
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New York Rangers All-Star Preview: No Rest For the Weary
The New York Rangers’ bye week comes at an opportune time for the struggling leaders of the Metropolitan Division. For all of them except, perhaps, the one who needs it most. Igor Shesterkin will instead head to Toronto for the All-Star game. His second trip in two years comes at the end of a month […]
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Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears Extend Affiliation Agreement
It was announced on Monday that the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the AHL’s Hershey Bears have extended their affiliation agreement through the 2029-2030 season, adding another 6 years to the partnership. The teams have been affiliated with each other continuously since the 2005-2006 season, and Hershey boasts a record of 783-428-72-91 since the partnership began. […]
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Chisholm Claimed by Minnesota: Bad Asset Management, Again
Unless there’s something I’m missing here, waiving Declan Chisholm was destined to be a mistake from the minute it was announced. Similar to waiving Johnny Kovacevic, it’s going to turn out poorly for the Winnipeg Jets, either in the short term or in the long term. Either way, there had to have been a better […]
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