What Makes the Lehigh Valley Phantoms a Playoff Caliber Team
One of the biggest mysteries in the American Hockey League (AHL), or at least in the Atlantic Division, is the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. They are closing in on a playoff…
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Devils’ Defense Will Get Them Into the Playoffs, But They’ll Need Offense to Make a Deep Run
The New Jersey Devils haven’t been the same team since Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton suffered season-ending injuries. They certainly haven’t been the same team offensively, averaging only 2.73 goals…
Islanders’ Losing Streak Shows Lamoriello-Roy Disconnect
Anthony Duclair had another uneventful game on April 1, skating for only 12:15 ice time while generating two shots on goal and not much else. Patrick Roy didn’t mince words…
Bridgeport Islanders’ 12-Step Program to Fix the Team
The Bridgeport Islanders are counting down the games until this season is over. It’s a bad one, historically bad. As of March 31st they are 15-43-4-3 and have the worst…
Devils Are the Capitals & Hurricanes’ Toughest 1st-Round Opponent
There is a theory about the illusion of choice. It’s where, despite all the decisions and free will in life, the result in the end is the same regardless. Hockey…
Hendrix Lapierre Is Capitals Forward Prospect to Watch
The Washington Capitals have the best record in the Eastern Conference and have a lot working in their favor. In case their great season wasn’t enough, their American Hockey League…
Hughes, Makar & Werenski Have Great Cases For 2025 Norris Trophy
The 2024-25 Norris Trophy race is tight, and even as the season enters the home stretch, it’s too early to tell who will win. There are three top candidates –…
Roy & Tocchet Are Getting the Most Out of the Islanders & Canucks Rosters
The New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks are borderline playoff teams. Their star players have kept them in the mix, with Quinn Hughes leading the Canucks and Ilya Sorokin fueling…
Hartford’s Grant Potulny’s First Year in the AHL: Following-Up Knoblauch
The Hartford Wolf Pack made quite the hire when they brought in Kris Knoblauch to be head coach in 2019. He got the most out of his roster, but when…
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Are Proving They Can Win With Defense
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are one of the best teams in the American Hockey League (AHL). That’s not a shock to anyone who has watched them this season. They have a…