Rangers Need to Change Power-Play Units for 2024-25
While five-on-five play has underperformed over the past few seasons, the New York Rangers have been wildly successful on the power play. Since the 2020-21 season, the Rangers rank fourth…
Category Archives: 2024-25 NHL Season Preview
Edmonton Oilers’ 5 Best Contracts for 2024-25
The Edmonton Oilers have one of the most unique salary cap outlooks in the NHL given the team’s roster construction. The team has had multiple disastrous contracts in recent seasons…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2024-25 Projected Lineup
The 2024-25 season will begin in 65 days, yet several questions about the Toronto Maple Leafs remain unanswered. Among the most pressing is the status of Jani Hakanpää. Recently spotted…
Calgary Flames’ Worst Contracts for the 2024-25 Season
Recently, my colleague Derek Olsen put together a fantastic article that looked at the Calgary Flames’ best contracts this season. I thought it would be interesting to do the opposite,…
New York Islanders’ 5 Worst Contracts for 2024-25
The New York Islanders’ core is a mix of youth and veterans acquired through the draft, trades, and free agency. At this point, each contract has been signed by general…
Flyers’ Power Play Destined to Improve in 2024-25
For each of the past three seasons, no team has once ranked below the Philadelphia Flyers in terms of power play percentage (PP%). But that unit for the Orange and…
Islanders 4 Lingering Questions Following Offseason Action
The offseason is almost over, and the New York Islanders’ roster is similar to those of recent seasons, although general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello made some adjustments, notably signing a…
Vancouver Canucks’ Player Milestones for the 2024-25 Season
The first full season under head coach Rick Tocchet was a successful one as the Vancouver Canucks not only made the playoffs but won the Pacific Division and were one…
Buffalo Sabres’ 3 Most Important Players for Getting Back to the Playoffs
It’s no secret that the Buffalo Sabres are at something of a crossroads. Some had general manager Kevyn Adams on the hot seat a year ago; that has only amplified…
Calgary Flames’ Best Contracts for the 2024-25 Season
Though it is still two months away, anticipation is building as the 2024-25 NHL season approaches. Hockey fans get to spend that time speculating, projecting, and predicting how their favourite…