Expectations for Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson in 2024-25
On Jan. 9, 2024, I went to the United Center to watch the Chicago Blackhawks play the Edmonton Oilers. In the doldrums of the season, expectations were not high for…
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Minnesota Wild Need a Strong Start to 2024-25
We’re less than one week away from the regular season, and the Minnesota Wild are looking good thus far. Much of that credit goes to head coach John Hynes as…
Canadiens Injury Woes Provide Youth Opportunity
The 2024 preseason has been eventful, to say the least. Star players are dropping like flies and prospects are making waves and threatening to force their way into the league.…
Sharks’ Eklund Can Become a Breakout Star in 2024-25
It’s safe to say, there weren’t many eyes on the San Jose Sharks during the 2023-24 season. They struggled heavily as a team, but despite those struggles, a couple of…
NHL’s 10 Best Position Groups for 2024-25
From possessing a dominant forward unit to a shutdown defense, every team aspires to have a great position group if not multiple great ones. They can lead a team to…
NHL’s Top 10 Defensemen for 2024-25: Midseason Update
Now that we are at the mid-way point of the 2024-25 season, we put lists together on the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes…
Seattle Kraken’s Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2024-25
With the preseason winding down and almost all the training camp cuts in the rearview mirror, the 2024-25 Seattle Kraken have mostly taken shape. It’s quite clear who will be…
Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Projections: Alexandar Georgiev
For the Colorado Avalanche, it feels like ages since they hoisted the Stanley Cup in 2022. The elimination at the hands of the Dallas Stars in last spring’s playoffs would…
Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Projections: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
As the season approaches, there is excitement and nervousness surrounding the Buffalo Sabres. The franchise and fan base alike are anxious to end the 13-season playoff drought. Those a bit…
4 Flames Who Will Outperform Their Contracts This Season
Aside from an ugly Jonathan Huberdeal deal, the Calgary Flames have some fantastic contracts across the board. Sure, it’s fair to question how Nazem Kadri’s will age as time goes…