The sky is falling in Colorado, but should it be? After 27 games, the Colorado Avalanche own a record of 14-13-0 and a points percentage (PTS%) of .519. That puts them right on the periphery of the Western Conference playoff race, an underwhelming position for a team which has entered every season as a Stanley
Jonathan Drouin
Jonathan Drouin has one of the most interesting career trajectories out there. The third-overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, Drouin was once thought to be in the same ballpark as Halifax Mooseheads teammate and first-overall pick Nathan MacKinnon. For a time, it looked like he may live up to the exceptional hype, but a
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Aleksander Barkov was back at practice for the Florida Panthers, a good sign that he’ll be able to play in Game 3 on Thursday night. Did Leon Draisaitl receive any supplemental discipline for the hit on Barkov? Did anyone from that game receive punishment from the NHL DoPS? Also with
The oldest franchise in the NHL doesn’t operate within the same rules as other teams; they have unwritten rules to contend with. First, the Montreal Canadiens’ head coach must speak French. Second, the Canadiens should do their best to draft French Canadians. Because most Quebecers are French-speaking, the organization is supposed to follow these two
With just three games remaining in the regular season, the Colorado Avalanche have a chance to secure a good spot in the standings ahead of the playoffs. They will likely finish second in the Central Division as the Dallas Stars have a five-point lead at the top, but they will have home-ice advantage in the
Seeing a former player from a favourite team thrive in a new environment is surely a bittersweet feeling for any fan. Sometimes a change of scenery is what a disgruntled player needs in order to unlock their full potential. Being in an entirely new environment can be exciting yet overwhelming, especially for younger players still
With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft more than 10 years old, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10 picks managed to live up to expectations, or have they struggled to establish themselves in the NHL? Note: The 2013 Draft took place at the Prudential
The first 10 games of the 2023-24 season have been a bit of a roller coaster for the Colorado Avalanche. The wins have been high-flying (and high-scoring), but the losses have seen them get hammered without much offensive punch. There’s still a long way to go before the dust settles on this campaign, but any
The NHL Entry Draft is far from an exact science. Trying to project how a player will develop over the course of their career is close to impossible, as anything from an injury to personal issues can derail a player’s development. During his nearly decade-long tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Yzerman saw a
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t believe Michael Bunting is being treated fairly by NHL officials. Meanwhile, one scribe makes a prediction regarding some off-season plans for the Pittsburgh Penguins. What are the Detroit Red Wings looking for this offseason? Finally, one journalist believes the Montreal Canadiens won’t be re-signing Jonathan
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway James van Riemsdyk available for trade Sportsnet: Jeff Marek on 32 Thoughts on Philadelphia Flyers forward James van Riemsdyk. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “Someone to keep our eyes on is James van Riemsdyk of the Philadelphia Flyers. Having a really nice season
With the return of Joel Edmundson to the Montreal Canadiens lineup, they had to make a move. That was to place Evgeny Dadonov on the injured reserve for “a virus,” allowing general manager (GM) Kent Hughes to keep the team compliant with the NHL’s 23-man roster limit. However, it only delays the inevitable. Hughes will
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Will slow starts for the Senators, Oilers and Wild increase their interest in Jakob Chychrun? Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: The Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild are three teams who have got off to a slow start defensively.
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Bold predictions for the Bruins, Blackhawks, Flyers, and Blues The Athletic: Some bold predictions from some Athletic writers. Fluto Shinzawa predicts that the Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak will agree on an eight-year, $88 million contract extension – an $11 salary
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway The price would need to come down even more on Chychrun for the Oilers. An outdoor game in Edmonton next season? Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic: (mailbag) Can’t see the Arizona Coyotes retaining any money in a Jakob Chychrun trade given
The Montreal Canadiens will be entering the 2022-23 season with many question marks. How will they integrate young players to help their development? Will they take a step forward in the rebuild and be a competitive team all season long? There is also the question of which players will be traded for pieces to help
Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes hinted that the team will look to make changes over the summer, but simply going out and signing UFAs in free agency may not be the organization’s modus operandi. He told reporters, “Most people think of free agency as like ‘Kadri’s going to be available’ or ‘Malkin’s going to be
Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens offense ranked 31st in the league and their defense was at the bottom as well. What once may have been a rebuild but now look like a teardown. So much depends on Carey Price and his health. Price will be 35-years old when next season starts