Stanley Cup Playoffs

Hill Shining Between the Pipes Again for the Golden Knights

Going into last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, no one knew what to expect from the Vegas Golden Knights in terms of their goaltending. The team had Adin Hill, Laurent Brosoit, and two-time Cup winner Jonathan Quick on its playoff roster. However, the team’s other goaltender, Logan Thompson, was nursing multiple injuries and could not play. […]

Why The New York Rangers Should Mimic The Florida Panthers Goaltender Management Tactics

In a good news/bad news season so far for the Rangers, the first game following the All-Star break was no different. The good news included a big win, Artemi Panarin staying red hot, and Jonathan Quick posting another outstanding start in a season full of them. One could even add Alexis Lafreniere’s game-winning goal in […]

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: […]

An Open Letter to Rangers General Manager Cris Drury: Part II – Make a Move Or Two

I am trying something different. I have written two open letters to New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury regarding the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, March 8th. In part two, which is written below, I tell Chris Drury to make a move or two to get this team ready for the Stanley Cup […]

An Open Letter to Rangers General Manager Chris Drury: Part I – Stay The Course

I am trying something different. I have written two open letters to New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury regarding the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, March 8th. In part one, which is written below, I tell Chris Drury to stand pat. I try to convince him that he has the right pieces to […]

The Devils Have a Big Vanecek Problem

When one looks at the New Jersey Devils roster, he or she probably sees a team that should make the Stanley Cup playoffs. They have solid offensive depth, a decent defensive corps, and goaltending that should be more than good enough to get the team to the postseason. Heck, the Devils thrived on all of […]

Samsonov Looking Like a Different Goaltender for the Leafs

It is not easy being an NHL goaltender. All eyes are on them. Wins and losses sometimes get pinned on them. A team’s playoff success depends on how they play during the biggest point of the season. Now, take all these things and imagine you are a goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is […]

Flames’ Markstrom Having Great Bounce-Back Season

Last season was a tough one for Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom. Markstrom, 33, was coming off a season in which he was a Vezina Trophy finalist as the league’s best goaltender, won 37 games, had a 2.22 goals-against average, posted a .922 save percentage, and had nine shutouts. Because he had such a strong […]

Adam Henrique skating with the Anaheim Ducks

Adam Henrique Trade Options for the Anaheim Ducks

With the Anaheim Ducks currently sitting 30th out of 32 teams, they will likely be one of the biggest sellers from now until the trade deadline. Let’s take a look at the Ducks’ player who is seen as most likely to be dealt to a playoff contender and which teams he could be dealt to. […]

Opinion: Who is the Real Igor Shesterkin?

I know that I have defended New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin in this space a lot. In previous posts, I have told Blueshirt fans not to worry about him. In those posts, I point out how Shesterkin, 28, will find his game, how his statistics will still end up being in the top half […]