Stanley Cup Playoffs
Are the Buffalo Sabres Ready for the Next Step?
The Buffalo Sabres have not made the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2010-11 season. After 12 long years in Western New York, are the Buffalo Sabres ready for the next step? Led by superstar Tage Thompson, the Sabres have carefully crafted a young core, that will be explosive for years to come. This upcoming season […]
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Filip Gustavsson and Minnesota Wild Agree on Contract
The Minnesota Wild announced on July 31, 2023, that they came to a contract agreement with Filip Gustavsson. Originally scheduled to go to arbitration, both parties were able to agree before the meeting scheduled for Friday, August 4. Gustavsson agreed to a multi-year deal to help avoid arbitration. Gustavsson’s new contract is a three-year, $11.25 […]
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Why Hill Will Excel As A Starting Goaltender
When it comes to Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill, one will first think of him as the guy who led the franchise to its first Stanley Cup this past season. After beginning the postseason as the team’s third goaltender, Hill, 27, replaced the injured Laurent Broissoit in their team’s second-round series against the Edmonton […]
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“Day F**king One”: The Story of Misfits Turned Champions
T-Mobile Arena is shaking. 19,058 fans are on their feet, screaming for their team. As the clock winds down, the goal horn blares; a swarm of gold spills over the boards, sticks and gloves fly in the air. They did it. They did it. “The silver trophy, to the Golden Knights!” It was 2016 when […]
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Why Grubauer Is Going to Have a Big Year for the Kraken
The Seattle Kraken surprised everyone in the hockey world last season after being the third-worst team in their inaugural season in 2021-22. The team finished last season with a 46-28-0-8 record, which was good for 100 points and the fourth spot in the Pacific Division. They then went on to defeat the heavily favored Colorado […]
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REPORT: Infamous Defenseman Tony DeAngelo Returning to the Carolina Hurricanes
Tony DeAngelo and the Carolina Hurricanes are headed for a reunion, it seems. The defenseman will reportedly have his second stint with the team in 2023-24, signing a one-year, $1.675 million contract. The news of his return was broken by Frank Seravalli on Twitter: DeAngelo is a one-dimensional depth defenseman that contributes at a high […]
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NHL Journeyman Nate Thompson Announces Retirement
After skating in 844 NHL games for nine different teams, journeyman center Nate Thompson has announced his retirement. Nate Thompson Stats Thompson compiled 65 goals and 99 assists for 164 points in his 15-season tenure. That time was spent split between the Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Los […]
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Boston Looking to Get Back to Winning Ways
The Boston Bruins stunning first-round choke against the 7th-seed Florida Panthers in the 2022-23 playoffs tarnished their historic regular season, the greatest in NHL history. As the 2023-24 season unfolds, the Bruins find themselves at a crucial crossroads. To achieve redemption and reignite their playoff hopes. The sting of a playoff choke can catalyze growth […]
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Why Shesterkin Can Win The Vezina This Upcoming Season
Last year was a mixed bag for New York Rangers All-Star goaltender Igor Shesterkin. After struggling for much of the first half of the season, Shesterkin, 27, finished the regular season with a record of 37-13-0-8 with a 2.48 goals-against average, a .916 save percentage, and three shutouts. This was a far cry from the […]
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Hurricanes Smart to Stick with Andersen and Raanta in Goal
When it comes to goaltending in the NHL these days, it is wise for teams to have two goaltenders that are capable of winning games, whether it is in the regular season or the Stanley Cup playoffs. Just look at what the Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights accomplished in winning it this year. They […]
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