Paul Maurice

Panthers Scratching and Clawing Their Way Up the NHL Standings

At this point last season, the Florida Panthers were not in a playoff spot. They were far from it. They were playing inconsistent hockey, not getting great goaltending, and despite having an above-average roster, they were not playing to their full potential. Well, we all know what ended up happening. The Panthers got their act together […]

Line Over The Boards: Week Six

A consortium of journalists called out the Kings for not expecting to be in the Jennings race for the fewest goals allowed by a team throughout the regular season. Week Six conveyed a flip side to that comment, with the Kings allowing only two goals in the two games they played in. The Florida Panthers, […]

The Journey of Pierre Luc Dubois: Year 5 to Present

For the price tag the Jets paid for Dubois, he didn’t exactly ‘show out’ the season prior, being conveyed in the postseason sweep of Edmonton and the hunter becoming prey in Montreal sweeping the Jets. Phillip Danault is due some credit here; Mark Scheifele and the Jets top line carried the team over the Oilers […]

How Can Vegas Crack Bobrovsky?

In Vegas, all we have heard about leading up to the Stanley Cup Final is how good Sergei Bobrovsky has been. At an 11-2 record, 2.21 GAA, 935 SV%, I’d say he’s been pretty good. Let me remind you that Adin Hill has had a slightly better SV% (.937) and GAA (2.07). There is one […]

Taylor Hall Emerges as ‘Key’ to Bruins Playoff Success

Taylor Hall is a lot of things. But a third line depth scoring option would be a first for the former NHL MVP. “I don’t know that there’s another team with a Hart Trophy winner playing in the 3-hole,” Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice told Amalie Benjamin. It just goes to show the embarrassment of […]

Penguins Defeat Panthers 7-6 In Overtime In Wild Game

In overtime, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Florida Panthers last night at PPG Paints Arena 7-6. Forwards Sidney Crosby, Danton Heinen, and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and two assists for the Pens, who improved to 24-15-8, and 3-0-2 in their last five games. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 33 saves after Tristan Jarry was […]

What is Wrong with the Florida Panthers?

Last season, the Florida Panthers were the best team in the NHL. They clicked on all cylinders in the regular season. They were the most consistent team during that time in winning the Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference regular season, and the Presidents’ Trophy. Unfortunately, their success during the regular season did not translate into success […]

Report: Winnipeg Strips Blake Wheeler of Captaincy

For the last six seasons, the former Boston Bruins forward Blake Wheeler has worn the C on his chest for the Winnipeg Jets. While this is a surprising move by the Jets, some could claim they saw it coming with the recent reports that have come out from former players regarding the NHL veterans’ leadership. […]

Player Profile: Andrew Copp

Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Andrew Copp got to live out his childhood dream and play for The University of Michigan Men’s hockey team. Not only did Copp live out his dream of being a Wolverine, but he was also named the 85th captain in the program’s illustrious history in his 3rd and […]

Sharks fire head coach Bob Boughner

The San Jose Sharks have seen enough of Bob Boughner. The club fired their head coach on Thursday evening, along with assistant coaches John Madden, Dan Darrow, and John MacLean. The news was announced on Friday. Boughner, who played in the NHL for 15 seasons, had served as the Sharks’ head coach for parts of […]