In the NHL, teams need reliable goaltending to see success and good goaltenders are pivotal to a strong regular season and playoff run. However, how goaltenders are used and how often they start games are just as important to a team’s success. A lot of teams have talent in the net, but the decision to
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During his tenure with the Boston Bruins as their play-by-play broadcaster, Jack Edwards has never been one to hold back a thought or an opinion. Right or wrong, he speaks his mind. In the Bruins’ 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 29, he continued with his off-topic remarks and once again, crossed
Fans of the Edmonton Oilers are hoping the 2022-23 season isn’t 2017-18 all over again. Remember back in 2016-17 when they took the Anaheim Ducks to Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal only to lose 2-1 in the deciding game? Many thought that they were a team on the rise and would bounce back
When the Pittsburgh Penguins first announced that forward Evgeni Malkin and defenceman Kris Letang were re-signing with the team, the immediate reaction was jubilation as they and captain Sidney Crosby have since become the longest-tenured teammates in sports history, passing Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera of Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees. Although
A fresh chapter headlined by Stanley Cup aspirations and playoff hopefuls is setting the stage for a storybook campaign. In this story, the underlying numbers provide insight on which storylines to buy and sell on in 2022-23. This segment will teach you not to judge a book by its cover as we dive into the
The Columbus Blue Jackets have reached their home opener for the 2022-23 season. It marks the first home opener in a Blue Jackets’ uniform for both newly-signed free-agent Johnny Gaudreau and top prospect Kent Johnson. There is plenty of reason as a fan to be fired up for this team. The home debuts of Gaudreau
Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to this wisdom. A stout defense can both limit the opponent’s scoring chances while placing additional pressure on them in the offensive zone. When a defense is playing near perfection, it also helps ease some of the burdens on both
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a preseason game less than a month from now. With that said, it’s time to start setting up what to expect in the new season. Today, we will start out with something hot. Now that we have a clearer picture of what the Blue Jackets could look like when they
With the 2022-23 NHL regular season just over a month away, it’s time for regular season predictions. You can tell it’s the slowest portion of the NHL’s offseason when prediction articles start popping up and this is no exception. The biggest transaction in the league in the last week was Phil Kessel signing a one-year
After weeks of speculation, the Toronto Maple Leafs have their goaltender for next season. It ultimately didn’t cost them much to get him. On Monday, the Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Matt Murray along with two draft picks including a 2023 third rounder from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for future considerations. The Senators are also
The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing a critical offseason. If they hope to continue the momentum they’ve started with their reset, then they need to make all the right moves in July and moving forward. The action is starting to pick up with just one week left until the Upper Deck 2022 NHL Draft. Then
We’ve scanned hundreds of draft profiles. We’ve watched prospects both live and on tape. We’ve seen the various rankings that have been published throughout the industry. It is now time for our annual “Meet the Steal of the NHL Draft” for 2022. In case you are new to this piece, first off welcome. Second off,
Guy Lafleur is one of the most renowned Montreal Canadiens players. His name belongs with other Habs legends, such as Jean Beliveau and Maurice Richard, as being named a true legend. They will go down in history as the holy trinity of Canadiens legends, not only because of what they did on the ice but
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the midst of one of their most successful starts to a season in team history. Their 32 wins in 50 games this season has them in a prime position to make the playoffs. But these are the Maple Leafs we are talking about. Simply getting to the playoffs is
In this trial column, which we’ve titled “Toronto Maple Leafs Commentary,” we’re going to share ideas, commentary about the Maple Leafs, thoughts about the players on the team, the events of the season, as well as ideas that come to us as we watch and write about the team we cover. Related: Maple Leafs Mason
The Columbus Blue Jackets ended their preseason with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. With the loss, the Blue Jackets finished with a 4-2-2 preseason record. What did we learn about this team during these eight games? I’m glad you asked. Let’s dive in and discuss. The Lineup Is Not
The 2021-22 NHL season is almost here as teams begin training camp. Although training camp has only just started, some notable storylines are developing: a few players are not in attendance due to offseason surgery, there’s a brand new third line, and good news regarding the team’s COVID-19 status. Notable Absences The Golden Knights will
Hockey may be the fastest game on earth, but Brett Harvey offers a measured meditation on the role of the slowest guys on the ice. His documentary “Ice Guardians” had a successful opening and received positive reviews. It is now on Netflix and will reach an even broader audience. It is worth watching. Probably without