Stanley Cup Playoffs

Opinion: Chytil Is Going to Have a Big Year for the Blueshirts

Going into this season for the New York Rangers, a lot of attention is being put on both Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko. Since being drafted at #1 overall in 2020 and #2 overall in 2019, respectively, both the franchise and their fans have been waiting for them to bust out and play to their […]

The Proof Will Have to Be in the Pudding for the Blueshirts

The Metropolitan Division is going to be one to be reckoned with this upcoming season. The Carolina Hurricanes, last year’s division winners, are always a great team, even though they have struggled in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They are strong at all three positions and have one of the best coaches in the league in […]

Should the Boston Bruins Acquire Tomas Hertl?

Boston needs an experienced center, and it looks like San Jose might have what the Bruins are looking for. Tomas Hertl is one of the Sharks’ biggest stars at the moment, and while the Sharks are looking to rebuild, Boston might come knocking at their door asking about Hertl. Problem One: Hertl’s No-Movement Clause Tomas […]

OPINION: Mike Babcock Gone, Jarmo Kekalainen Must Follow

EDITING NOTE: The Columbus Blue Jackets organization has officially apologized for the handling of the Mike Babcock hiring. General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen has taken responsibility for the situation and apologized to both fans and players. Even when it was rumored that the Columbus Blue Jackets were looking to hire Mike Babcock, it wasn’t well received […]

Hitting the Mark: Recchi to be Inducted Into Flyers Hall of Fame

The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Thursday, September 14th, that Mark Recchi will be inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 27th. The pregame ceremony will occur at Wells Fargo Center when the Philadelphia Flyers host the Boston Bruins. Recchi will be the 28th member of the Flyers Hall of Fame and the […]

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Opinion: Time To See More of Canadiens’ Montembeault in Goal This Upcoming Season

With the Montreal Canadiens being in the Atlantic Division, there is no doubt that this year could end up being a long season for them. We know teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, and Boston Bruins should all make the Stanley Cup playoffs. The much-improved Ottawa Senators, the Buffalo Sabres, […]

Matthew Knies suits up for playoff game against Florida Panthers

This Is Why Matthew Knies Is Due for a Monster Season

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 […]

Could the Kings be the Perfect Patrick Kane Fit?

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 […]

Brandon Hagel Sign Eight-Year Contract Extension with Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning fans can breathe a bit easier before the following offseason, knowing that their cap structure and the team’s future are locked in some more. The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2022 NHL Trade Deadline acquisition will stick around for nine more years after signing his eight-year extension with the Lightning. Hagel’s current contract expires […]

Goaltending Will Be Key to Oilers’ Success in Upcoming Season

When it comes to the Edmonton Oilers, one word comes to mind – offense. The Oilers had the league’s best offense last season. They scored 325 goals and averaged close to four goals per game (3.96) in the regular season last year. With the likes of Connor McDavid (153 points), Leon Draisaitl (128 points), Ryan […]