The NHL Needs a New Overtime Format
Over the last several years, overtime (OT) hockey has been a widely talked about topic amongst NHL fans. It has been an integral part of giving teams an extra chance…
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The Hockey Equivalent of Shohei Ohtani
If you’re reading this, consider yourself blessed. You’re alive at the same time as one of the greatest athletes in history, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers (Major League…
Meet Mr. Fields: The Viral Sidekick to the Devils’ Recent Success
In the absence of Jack Hughes, the savior of the New Jersey Devils’ season might be the unlikeliest of all: a virtual chocolate chip cookie named Mrs. Fields. After losing…
Ranking the NHL’s 32 Goal Horns
*This archive was originally published by Ryan Shuvera and was most recently updated in March 2025 In the 1970s, Chicago Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz loved the sound of the horn…
Ranking Jets’ Potential First-Round Playoff Matchups
The Winnipeg Jets’ 2024-25 season is nearing its close, with just 16 games to go until the playoffs. Despite the postseason looming on the horizon, there’s still a whole lot…
Criticism of Wayne Gretzky Has Gone Too Far
The 4 Nations Face-Off was more exciting and entertaining than most people could’ve imagined. It was a reminder of the pride that players play with when it comes to representing…
Canada Deserves a Better Hockey Hero Than Wayne Gretzky
Canada is done with Wayne Gretzky. By now, everyone is aware of Gretzky’s appearance at the 4 Nations Face-Off Final as Team Canada’s honourary captain. Whereas the American captain, Mike…
What to Do When You’re Bad Luck for Your Favorite Team
When Teuvo Teravainen scored an empty net goal on Jan. 28 to seal the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, my daughter turned to me and said,…
Can the NHL Capitalize on the 4 Nations Face-Off’s Popularity?
Something happened last Saturday night during the first Canada vs USA matchup in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Hockey fans were tuned in, of course, but then the puck dropped, and…
Elliotte Friedman’s Social Media Abbreviations: What’s the Deal?
Before the historic USA/Canada matchup at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman took to X, as he normally does to preview a game. Related: Guide to the 2025…