Stanley Cup

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 […]

Hockey Isn’t For Everyone, At Least Not For Now

The NHL says they’ll do one thing and then not follow through. Hockey isn’t for everyone, and it’s especially not for minorities. Well, at least not for now. Here are three reasons why. Racist events continue to happen in hockey at all levelsI won’t go into detail about the laundry list of racist incidents at […]

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The Boston Bruins Ground The Winnipeg Jets- Two Things We Learned

In sports, there exists “statement games” based purely on their name, which are rather self-explanatory. Many considered Monday night’s matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Boston Bruins precisely that. Whoever emerged victorious between this clash of hockey titans would have a great sense of just how good they are. Today, we have just that. During […]

What Can the Boston Bruins Do Come Trade Deadline?

Through the halfway mark of their season, the Boston Bruins have enjoyed a largely successful ride. Punctuated by stellar goaltending, timely scoring, and a commitment to executing the game plan of their now two-time All-Star head coach Jim Montgomery. A return to the playoffs, while not initially guaranteed, is almost a certainty. Which raises an […]

Cooper’s 500 NHL Wins a Long Time Coming

Everywhere Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper goes, success follows. One can see that much in his successful coaching career, beginning at the high school level and working his way up to the toughest league out there, the National Hockey League (NHL). It all started at Lansing Catholic High School in Michigan. In one […]

Life as Keeper of the Cup: An Interview With Mario Della-Savia

As All-Star Weekend kicked off, the Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit entered Enmarket Arena with exclusive memorabilia and the league’s most prestigious trophies, including the Con Smyth trophy and the beloved Stanley Cup. While many associate the Keeper of the Cup with Phill Pritchard, the cup has a few keepers. Mario Della-Savia watched over hockeys […]

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An Email Interview With Hockey Analyst Colby Cohen

If you have not noticed, I enjoy conducting email interviews with various people in the hockey world. I am proud to present an email interview that I recently conducted with hockey analyst Colby Cohen. Cohen, who currently works for both ESPN and Daily Faceoff, was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule […]

Rangers Need to Make Some Adjustments

If you are a New York Rangers fan, you have much to be happy about regarding your favorite hockey team. As of this writing, the Blueshirts are first in the Metropolitan Division, second in the Eastern Conference, and fifth in the NHL with a record of 26-11-2 and 54 points. Their 54 points put them […]

The Winnipeg Jets Are On Fire

Going into the 2023-24 season, no one knew what to expect of the Winnipeg Jets. When you play in a division with the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars, the odds are already stacked against you. Yes, the Jets have a solid roster, but their roster is a bit light compared with the Stars and […]

Can Nathan MacKinnon Be Stopped?

The Colorado Avalanche have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to offensive talent, but none better than forward Nathan MacKinnon. As of this writing (Saturday night, January 6th), MacKinnon, 28, has 65 points on 22 goals and 43 assists. He also currently leads the team in goals, assists, points, shots (179), and overtime goals […]