The annual Rookie Faceoff showcase is almost here and rosters have been announced for the participating teams. The Kings don't have the star studded roster they've had in past years, but there are still some interesting names to keep an eye on. I'm a little surprised Brandt Clarke is ...
Monthly Archives: September 2024
NHL Should Rename Lady Byng Trophy After Johnny Gaudreau
Both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames held vigils on Wednesday night to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Thousands of fans showed up at each vigil paying their respects…
Why Tyler Johnson PTO makes sense for Bruins before training camp
The two-time Stanley Cup champ adds decent depth to the Bruins' roster ahead of camp.
Forget the Youth, Older NHL Teams Win Stanley Cups
Sometimes I can be a curmudgeon, especially when it comes to the “youths.” Sure, I am only 27, but I am nearly a decade removed from high school so I…
Who Has the Better Contract? Leon Draisaitl or Nikita Kucherov
Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ front office made history on Tuesday (Sept. 3). The Oilers signed their superstar center to an eight-year, $112 million contract that kicks in for…
Canadiens: Laine Looking Good in Brossard
There's nothing like a big transaction to get Montreal Canadiens fans excited for the season.
7 Biggest NHL Players in Today’s Game
*This archive was updated in Sep. 2024 In today’s NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player…
Former Flyers Defender Retires & Lands New Gig
This former Philadelphia Flyers defenseman has hung up the skates and landed a new job.
Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember?
*Originally published after the 2019-20 season With the Toronto Maple Leafs now removed from postseason play – yet again – it’s the work of analysts to review the season with…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success
For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…