Stanley Cup
What Is Wrong With the Kings?
Just a month or so ago, the Los Angeles Kings were one of the best teams in the NHL. The team was getting timely goal-scoring, playing well defensively, getting great goaltending, and looking like a Cup contender. In all, the Kings looked like one of the toughest teams to beat. It is amazing how quickly […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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