NHL
The Canucks Buying Out OEL Is Such A Canucks Thing To Do…
Vancouver is honestly the worst run team in the NHL. The Vancouver Canucks have bought out the final four years left on Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s contract, costing them $18.5M in dead cap space for the next eight years. Only in Vancouver do they spend three draft picks, three players, and $8.25M in cap space/season on a
THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS ARE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS, DESTROY PANTHERS 9-3 In GM. 5
That was an almighty thumping. The Las Vegas Golden Knights have made their owner Bill Foley’s 6-year cup prediction come true as they utterly, totally demolished the Florida Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to win the series 4-1 and clinch the franchise’s first ever Stanley Cup. What a way to win Lord Stanley’s cup. The
Golden Knights SURVIVE Panthers Near-Comeback, Take 3-1 Series Lead
This was the Stanley Cup defining game. The Vegas Golden Knights now sit a single win away from being Stanley Cup champions as they managed to survive a light Panthers fury 3-2 to take a 3-1 series lead. What a fantastic performance by both teams. The Vegas Golden Knights are now on the verge of
The Panthers FINALLY Win A SC Finals Game, Claw Back Series 2-1
It’s about time the Panthers fans could finally won a Stanley Cup Finals game. The Florida Panthers NARROWLY avoided the catastrophic 0-3 deficit to the Vegas Golden Knights as they scored a late game-tying goal and a fluky overtime winner to claw back 2-1 in the series. Patrick Roy would have been fuming if he
The Golden Knights EXTERMINATED The Panthers 7-2, Take A Commanding 2-0 Lead
This series is going to end in a sweep if it continues this way. The Vegas Golden Knights utterly thrashed and torn apart the Panthers by thumping them for 7 goals, giving LV a 2-0 series lead and the chance to win the cup in Florida. The Panthers really are allergic to winning Stanley Cup
The Golden Knights WIN Game 1, Lead SC Finals 1-0
That was a masterclass in how to win a hockey game in a period. The Vegas Golden Knights have taken the first step towards winning their first ever Stanley Cup as they humbled the Florida Panthers 5-2 to take a 1-0 series lead. So, the way to beat the Florida Panthers was to…be a better,
Are The Blue Jackets Actually Insane With Babcock Hire?!?!
When did hiring angry dinosaurs become the new thing in the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets are making an utterly crazy move by hiring Mike Babcock to be their next head coach, even though the man is a vengeful dinosaur in the modern-day NHL. If the Blue Jackets were looking to destroy a young core
The Golden Knights FINALLY Slay The Stars And Win Series, Reach SCF!
That was a much-needed drubbing for the Golden Knights. The Las Vegas Golden Knights have FINALLY knocked off the Stars with a crushing 6-0 Game 6 victory, setting the stage for the Stanley Cup Finals against the Panthers. I don’t think the Golden Knights could have shown how annoyed they were in a harsher way.
Panthers COMPLETE THE SWEEP, Reach First Stanley Cup Finals Since 1996!
THE PANTHERS ARE HEADING BACK TO THE STANLEY CUP FINALS! The Florida Panthers have added more magic to this Cinderella playoff run as they scored a literal last-second series-winning goal to not only complete the sweep over the Hurricanes, but also cement their place in the Stanley Cup Finals! This might very well be one
The Golden Knights TAKE APART Stars 4-0 In GM 3, Go Up 3-0 In Series
That was utterly ruthless by Las Vegas. The Vegas Golden Knights have all but secured their second Stanley Cup Final appearance in their short history as they demolished the Stars 4-0 to go up 3-0 in the series. It’s best that this series is going to be over soon as it’s turning into a complete
Panthers Vs. Hurricanes: AN ALL-TIME EPIC CLASSIC
It wouldn’t surprise me if those players didn’t get out of bed this morning after that game. The Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes just played out one of the longest, most epic playoff games in NHL history as the Panthers scored a 4th-OT winner to snatch Game 1. How do the Hurricanes recover from
The Arizona Coyotes Are Screwed…
This might very well be the end of the franchise as we know it. The Arizona Coyotes are facing the very real possibility of relocation as the city of Tempe, Arizona voted to REJECT their new stadium proposal, all but dooming the franchise to uncertainty. They have at most two years left in Arizona. That’s
The Stars Survive Game 7 DOGFIGHT VS Kraken, Reach Another CF
We’ve got a rematch of the 2020 Western Conference Finals on our hands. The Dallas Stars managed to survive the grueling, 7-game series against the Kraken as they won Game 7 2-1 to be the fourth and final team to advance to the Conference Finals. This will go down as a legendary series in both
Golden Knights EASILY Sweep Aside Oilers In GM 6, Book Place In CF
That was a masterclass in how to shut down the most potent superstars in the league. Despite getting utterly torched on multiple occasions, the Vegas Golden Knights wrapped up their series against Connor McDavid and the Oilers in style as they cruised to a 5-2 Game 6 win to reach another Western Conference Finals. The
Kraken Force Another Game 7, Beat Stars 6-3 In GM. 6
At least we’re getting one Game 7 in Round 2. The Seattle Kraken avoided the franchises’ first-ever postseason elimination as they thrashed the Stars 6-3 in Game 6 to force the first (and perhaps only) Game 7 of the Second Round. At least all the Second Round series aren’t going to be wrapped up early.
The Panthers FINALLY KNOCK OFF Maple Leafs, Move On To Round 3!
The Maple Leafs finally put in a good fight, but it was too little too late. The Florida Panthers have broken their 27-year Conference Finals curse as they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in OT in Game 5 to win the series and finally reach the Conference Finals. Man, it was really funny watching
The Avalanche Have MASSIVE Decisions To Make For Next Season…
Yeah, the 2022 cup team might be finished after a single season. Given the numerous injuries, flaky performances, and just general flat play that led to the 1st round shock defeat to the Seattle Kraken, the Colorado Avalanche are seriously looking at a mini retool for next season. I guess Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland’s
The Oilers Vs Golden Knights Series Has Crossed The Rubicon, Now Tied 2-2
This series is probably the first declaration of war in this postseason yet. The Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights series has divulged into an all-out war with the Oilers winning Game 4 4-1 to tie the series, essentially making it a best of three. Even though nearly game has been a blowout, this
The NHL Draft Lottery SUCKS!!!
It’s honestly the worst lottery I’ve ever seen. The NHL Draft lottery once again played out in the most predictable, boring, and unimaginative way possible as only the Chicago Blackhawks moved up two spots from the 16 possible teams in the lottery. The NHL should honestly abandon the lottery all together with how predictable it
Maple Leafs Are Really Being Found Out Now, Down 3-0 In Series To Panthers
This team really never does fail to disappoint…for every other NHL fanbase, that is. The Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 OT loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 all but cements their Stanley Cup hopes as they now face the dreaded 3-0 deficit. I really didn’t expect to take back almost every good thing I
The Oilers Might Be The Scariest Team In The Playoffs…
That was an utter destruction of the Golden Knights. The Edmonton Oilers are showing signs of the vintage 80’s teams that formed the most fearsome dynasty in NHL history as their offense has run wild on the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring nine goals in two games. This team may not be as well-rounded as the
NY Rangers Have FIRED Gerard Gallant, Leaving Roster’s Future In SERIOUS Doubt
This was supposed to be the year of the 5th Stanley Cup championship. The New York Rangers have officially fired head coach Gerard Gallant after just two seasons as the team sputtered and failed to get out of the First Round. Unlike with the Bucks’ Mike Budenholzer, this firing really was justified. After getting upset
The Florida Panthers Are SUPER DANGEROUS, Win GM. 1 Vs. Maple Leafs
If you didn’t know this by now, the Panthers are legit SC contenders. The Florida Panthers picked up right where they left off against the Bruins as they went into Toronto and shocked the Maple Leafs 4-2 to win Game 1. If anyone thought the Panthers weren’t for real after that Bruins series, think again.
The Devils HUMILIATE Rangers 4-0 In Game 7, Move On To Round 2
And with that, the First Round is finally over. The New Jersey Devils have officially cemented their place in the 2nd Round of the playoffs as they DESTROYED the New York Rangers 4-0 in Game 7, setting up a matchup with the Hurricanes in the next round. I don’t think there was really any doubt
NHL Playoffs: HUGE UPSETS As Both Kraken & Panthers Win, Advance To Round 2
What a night for upsets, bracket breaking, and really unhappy betters. The NHL playoffs once again showed why it is the best playoff in North American sports as the Seattle Kraken and the Florida Panthers completed MASSIVE UPSET victories to advance to the Second Round. This is definitely not a year for the frontrunners. In
Oilers & Stars Both Move On TO Second Round, Knock Off Opponents EASILY
Well, these series ended rather anticlimactically. Both the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars wrapped up their First Round playoff series in six as they swept aside their opponents to book places in the Second Round. That’s how you end a series in style. The Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars, both favorites to win
The Toronto Maple Leafs Have Finally Done It…THEY’VE WON A PLAYOFF SERIES!
I can’t believe I’m actually writing this article. After 19 years and 7 straight First Round exits, the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally expelled their playoff demons as they WON GM. 6 2-1 over the Lightning, clinching their first series win since 2004. There must have been an earthquake in Toronto from all those celebrations.
Panthers Win INSTANT CLASSIC Over Bruins, Send Series To Game 7
That’s how you keep your season alive. The Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins put on one of the all-time classic playoff games as the Panthers won 7-5 to tie the series 3-3 and force a high-stakes Game 7. Now matter what happens next, the effort of the Florida Panthers has put on display deserves
The Oilers FINALLY Convert Their Chances, Even Series Vs. LA 2-2
It’s about time the best offense in the NHL started firing. The Edmonton Oilers finally remembered that they had the deadliest offense in the NHL this season and went to town on the LA Kings, scoring 3 unanswered goals and five in total to even the series at 2 games apiece. Isn’t it nice when
The Oilers MUST Convert Their Chances Or Else They’re Getting Bounced Early By Kings!
This could turn into a disaster really quickly for a team with huge expectations. The Edmonton Oilers have fallen into a 2-1 series deficit to the LA Kings as even though they’ve utterly dominated LA at times, they’ve been woeful at converting their chances into goals. You’d think a team with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl,
Wow, The Maple Leafs Proved They’re For Real After 7-2 GM. 2 Win…Right?
Yeah, I wouldn’t be so sure. The Toronto Maple Leafs absolutely destroyed a badly depleted Tampa Bay Lighting team 7-2 to tie the series and prevent disaster, but is this result really indicative of the Leafs’ potential? If you couldn’t tell by the intro, I’m not so sure this loss is all that reflective of
The Bruins Are In A HUGE DOG-FIGHT With Panthers, Humiliated 6-3 In GM 2
That was an utter trouncing. The Boston Bruins learned playoff hockey is totally different to regular season hockey as the Florida Panthers tied the series 1-1 with one of the most convincing wins seen in the playoffs so far. The B’s just found out winning 65 regular season games, the most any team in NHL
Maple Leafs Doing Maple Leafs Things AGAIN…Lose 7-3 To TBL In GM 1
This is just too funny for me to take seriously anymore. The Toronto Maple Leafs started their highly promising Stanley Cup playoff run with…a 7-3 home loss to the reigning Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Lighting. I would’ve started this article out wondering if this Maple Leafs team will ever learn its lesson, but it’s
NHL Playoffs: Opening Night Was ELECTRIC!
What a start to the NHL playoffs! The NHL Playoffs kicked off last night and it was one of the most exciting opening nights I can remember as there were numerous upsets, vicious battles, and even a double OT thriller. This is why the NHL is truly one of the most exciting sports. The NHL
The Penguins And Capitals’ Playoff Streaks Have Ended…
All eras come to an end, and these two teams were the very best in it. Both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals have had their 8+ year playoff streaks ended with the NY Islanders clinching the 8th seed, thus ending one of the most exciting eras in NHL history. Do you know when
Does Sharks D-Man Erik Karlsson Actually Deserve The Norris Trophy?
Scoring 100 points from the blue line is incredible, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has all but secured another Norris Trophy as he became the first defenseman in over 30 years to reach 100 points in a season, but does he actually deserve the award? I know
The Bruins BREAK ALL-TIME WINS RECORD With 63rd Win, Beat Flyers 5-3
This really is one of the greatest single-season teams of all-time. Despite being undermanned, the Boston Bruins overcame a relentless Flyers team 5-3 to break the all-time wins record with their 63rd win of the season. What a remarkable season this has been. Not only have the Bruins blown away every franchise record for points
Will The Bruins Actually Break NHL Wins And Points Record?!?
Uh, I think so…well, partly. The Boston Bruins just set another NHL record for being the 4th team in history to reach 60 wins, but will they be able to set the all-time points and wins record? Obviously, this is the greatest single-season regular season any Boston Bruins fan has ever seen, let alone one
NHL Playoffs Race: The West’s Final Spot Is Going To Go Down To The Wire!
This is going to be some race to the finish line. The Western Conference has at least three teams all interlocked in a heated battle for the final Wild Card playoff spot as the NHL playoffs grow closer and closer. Don’t you just love to see multiple teams utterly devour each other for an 8th
The Coyotes Have A Real Problem On Their Hands…
Will this team ever get a break? The Arizona Coyotes have just had all their work on their new arena in the city of Tempe, Arizona, halted as the city of Phoenix, Arizona, has filed a lawsuit against the team. Perhaps its fate, but the Coyotes franchise has really been dealt a horrible hand all
Devils Reach 100 PTS For First Time In A Decade, Finally Clinch A Playoff Berth
The longest rebuild in franchise history has finally come to an end. The New Jersey Devils have reached the 100-point mark in a season for the first time since 2012, which has helped them clinch their first playoff berth in five years. The long, arduous, and painful rebuild of the last decade has ended to
Will The Penguins Actually Miss The Playoffs This Year?
It’s not looking good for Pittsburgh with just a few weeks to go. The Pittsburgh Penguins are in serious jeopardy of missing the playoffs for the first time in 16 years as they sit adrift of the Wild Card places with just a dozen games left. I did predict (just like many others) this could
NHL Signs 10-Year Jersey Deal With Fanatics…For Some Strange Reason
I didn’t realize the NHL wanted to see team logos falling off the players jersey’s mid game. The NHL and Adidas have ended their lucrative jersey agreement as the NHL has moved on with Fanatics, the longtime E-Commerce partner of the league. Is the NHL trying to intentionally annoy its customers and fans? For those
Hurricanes Stanley Cup Hopes Takes MASSIVE Blow With Svechnikov Injury…
There really couldn’t have been a more devastating injury for this team. The Carolina Hurricanes have lost their star goal scorer Andriy Svechnikov for the rest of the year as he has torn his ACL, leaving the team bereft of goal scorers. This was the one Stanley Cup contending team in the Eastern Conference that
Bruins Make NHL History As Fastest Team To 50 Wins!
I’ve got to be honest, I’d never have picked this team to do it at the start of the season. The Boston Bruins have added more historical significance to their fantastic season as they have become the fastest team to reach 50 wins in a season. I don’t think there’s ever been such a unique
Should The Avalanche Be Worried About MISSING The Playoffs?
I’m starting to think the defending champions will be defending their Stanley Cup on their couches. The Colorado Avalanche have had a season mired by injuries and inconsistency, leaving their playoff hopes in real jeopardy as they cling to the 3rd Central Division spot. Injuries truly are the bane of all championship contending and winning
The NHL Needs To DROP ESPN Deal ASAP!
How much disrespect can the league take from its primary US broadcast partner? In addition to hardly broadcasting or covering the NHL, ESPN’s flagships shows and main talking heads are now openly disparaging the league on live TV. I guess we all should have expected this poor coverage when three of ESPN’s most prominent talking
The NHL Trade Deadline Day Was Predictably Boring
There was only so many moves the teams could have made today after days of craziness. The NHL Trade Deadline Day was very boring as all the teams made their crazy, hysterical moves over the last few days, leaving today to be filled with minor additions and cap maneuvering. As a fan of the NHL,
Bruins Add EVEN MORE FIREPOWER With Red Wings Trade For Bertuzzi
This is definitely a do-or-die season for Boston. The Boston Bruins have shelled out another 1st round pick to the Detroit Red Wings for Tyler Bertuzzi as the time to win one last Stanely Cup is clearly now. I think we all knew that this was the last season the Bruins had a chance of
The NHL Trade Deadline Week Has Had Good, Bad, And Downright Ugly Moves…
Some of these moves really make me question how these GMs have gotten their jobs. The NHL trade deadline week has inspired the GMs from all around the league to embrace their inner The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly characters with the moves they pulled off. Who doesn’t love The Good, The Bad, And
NY Rangers Have Had A BRILLIANT Trade Deadline Week
This is how you navigate the NHL trade deadline. The New York Rangers have greatly and wisely improved their squad by acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane for role players and a few draft picks. Rangers GM Chris Drury really deserves a round of applause for how he has conducted himself and the Rangers organization
The Maple Leafs Are Going ALL IN This Season
Who needs draft capital when you can get Erik Gustafsson and Jake McCabe, right? The Toronto Maple Leafs are really sinking all of their chips into the playoffs this year as they have hollowed out their draft haul for rentals and aging veterans to finally make it out of the first round. Could Maple Leafs
Predators Make Massive Franchise Change With GM Poile Resigning, Trotz Stepping In
This was rather unexpected, even though Nashville is a falling down the standings. The Nashville Predators have made headways as their legendary GM David Poile announced he’s stepping down, leaving Barry Trotz to take over and become the new GM. An era has ended in Nashville. Literally. David Poile is not only the first and the
How Did I Miss Ryan O’Rielly Getting Traded Toronto In Huge 3-Team Trade?
Of course, I’d miss the biggest NHL trade of the season yet. Somehow, I completely missed Ryan O’Rielly getting dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a huge three-team trade that completely shakes up the Eastern Conference. I can’t believe I went a whole week without knowing about the biggest trade in the NHL. In
Bruins EMPTY OUT Draft Haul For One Last Cup Run With Capitals’ Orlov, Hathaway Trade
Wow, this trade couldn’t have happened at a better time. The Boston Bruins have traded away Craig Smith and three draft picks in exchange for the Capitals’ Orlov and Hathaway, further proving that this is their “Last Dance” at the Cup. I must be a fortune teller or something. Literally less than a half hour
Capitals Are Hanging On From Falling Into The Black Pit Of Rebuilding For Dear Life
The end is fast approaching for this Capitals team. With the regular season coming to a close, the Washington Capitals find themselves outside of the playoff cutoff as the grasp of rebuilding tears at their aging core’s skates. I’m not going to write off the Capitals yet, but their chances of making the playoffs are
Islanders Deal For Bo Horvat From Canucks Was Brilliant
This is the kind of move Lou Lamoriello should have made two or three years ago. The New York Islanders have finally made a trade for an offensive player as they acquired former Canucks captain Bo Horvat in a 4-player deal. All of the Islanders woes from this year and last season could have been
NHL All-Star Game Is EVEN WORSE Than The Pro Bowl!
This is by far the worst all-star iteration across the four major North American sports. The NHL All-Star game is just around the corner, and I don’t think there’s one person who is excited for this abomination of an event. The NHL all-star game is simply the worst all-star game that has ever been thought
Red Wings Need To Sell At Deadline To Keep Rebuild Operational
Everyone must be subject to review if Detroit wants to return to the glory days. With the Red Wings looking likely to miss out on the playoffs for a 6th straight season, selling some of the veteran players on expiring deals for draft capital is the only way to keep the rebuild afloat. This has
Canucks Need To Tear Everything Down In Light Of Boudreau Firing
Does Vancouver’s hierarchy need any more proof that this roster is a mess? In light of the Canucks ruthless firing fan-favorite HC Bruce Boudreau after Vancouver’s bad start to the season, it’s clear the real problem is the very players themselves. How many times do the Canucks need to be burned by this group of
Seattle Kraken Are Proving To Be One Of The Most Impressive Expansion Teams Ever
Not every team can be the Vegas Golden Knights in their first year of existence. The Seattle Kraken have easily been one of the most exciting teams in the NHL this season, proving that there are different ways to build a successful expansion franchise. I can’t be the only one who thought that the Seattle
The Panthers Early Season Stuggles Serves Them Right For Tearing Up Their Core
The Panthers organization is obsessed with shooting themselves in the foot. Coming off the most successful season in franchise history, the Florida Panthers decided to follow that up by trading away key pieces of their core and now find themselves 10 points adrift from the playoffs. Is there a team in the NHL that is
The Bruins Just Don’t Know How To Lose…Can That Actually Last?
AndThere hasn’t been a team in NHL history to win as consistently at this stage of the season like this Boston team. In a trademark late fashion, the Boston Bruins continued their unprecedented and frankly unsustainable winning run as they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in the Winter Classic. There aren’t many superlatives I can
When Will The Blackhawks Trade Toews And Kane?
It’s not a matter of if but when for the two legends. The Chicago Blackhawks have predictably been one of the very worst teams in the NHL this season, leaving little doubt that they will trade away their two icons: Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. You’ve got to feel a little bad for Toews and
Alex Ovechkin Has Made It Into The 800 Goal Club!
The Great 8 finally has 800 goals. Alex Ovechkin continues to make history as with his hattrick against the Chicago Blackhawks, he broke into extremely exclusive the 800-goal club and now sits only one goal shy of tying the great Gordie Howe. Alex Ovechkin will go down as the greatest modern day goal scorer for
Is This The Washinton Capitals Last Dance?
It sure seems like this is the end of an era for Washington. With the Capitals just barely keeping above .500 on the year, it seems like the Ovechkin era and the success that came with it is coming to an end. You can’t stay great forever, and that’s especially true for even the greatest
Penguins: Kris Letang Stroke Shows The Pens’ Old Guard Are Sadly At An End
This was such sad news to hear. Kris Letang has unfortunately suffered the second stroke of his 16-year career, putting his time with the Penguins and the NHL on an indefinite hold as he recovers. First off, let me just say that this is really heartbreaking news. Not only did Letang come off a career
The Early Disappoint NHL Team Award Goes To…The Ottawa Senators!
What a disappointment this team has been after the offseason they had. The Ottawa Senators have gotten off to a horrific start to their season as they currently sit in last place in the Atlantic Division, and only two points above being the worst team in the entire NHL. What a dreadful season it has
The Edmonton Oilers Are Such A Strange Team…
How can you have two of the best players in the world and still be so inconsistent? The Edmonton Oilers have once again gotten off to an inconsistent start as despite having two of the best players in the world, they currently sit at .500 on the year. A new year, but the same problems
Bruins Make NHL History With Carolina Win
The Bruins sensational start to the season has now become historic. The Boston Bruins have made NHL history as they are the first team ever to win their opening 12 home games as they beat the Hurricanes 3-2 in OT. The Bruins season just keeps getting better and better. Not only are they still the
The Devils Are ON FIRE!
This is the best I’ve ever seen New Jersey play! The New Jersey Devils have taken the NHL world by storm as they have won eleven games in a row, giving them the joint best record in the entire league. Am I dreaming or are the New Jersey Devils actually one of the best team
Are The Bruins Crazy? Are They Trying To Ruin Their Season
Don Sweeny and Cam Neely might be the biggest idiots ever! The Boston Bruins have put their reputation on the line as they signed Mitchell Miller, a 2020 draft pick who ruthlessly bullied and abused a fellow classmate with mental disabilities. Do Don Sweeny and Cam Neely want to get fired? How STUPID are these
It’s Official: Senators Are Getting Sold
The fallout from the death of Eugene Melnyk was always going to lead to this end. The family of the late Eugene Melnyk has announced that they are selling the Ottawa Senators, though they will demand that team stays in Canada. Even though Eugene Melnyk and the Ottawa Senators fans relationship spiraled into a place
The Bruins Are Actually A Force Again…For Now
Would you look at that: Boston actually looks to be pretty good this year. The Boston Bruins have shattered most pessimists’ expectations of them as they have gotten off to a great 7-1 start, the best record in all of the NHL. I’ve got to say this upfront…I was really wrong about the Boston Bruins.
What Was Jack Johnson Doing? Avalanche 5, Blackhawks 2
Is this guy serious? During the Colorado Avalanche’s 2022 Stanely Cup banner raising ceremony last night, Jack Johnson joined the celebrations and team photos…even though he now plays for the Chicago Blackhawks. Is it just me or is this a big ‘no-no’? If you leave the team that had just won the Stanley Cup, regardless
Rangers, Golden Knights Get Revenge In NHL Opening Night
These two teams would have wanted to win last season, but they’ll have to be content with their wins last night. The New York Rangers and the Vegas Golden Knights got their revenge for last season’s disappointments as they kicked off the 2022/23 NHL season. I’m a little surprised that the Colorado Avalanche and the
Nathan MacKinnon Gets Record 8-Year, $100.8M Extension With Avalanche
There’s no player around today who’s earned this extension more than him. The Avalanche have made it official as they announced today that they’ve signed Nathan MacKinnon to an 8-year, $100.8M extension, making him the highest paid player in NHL history. This is what you deserve when you famously take a team-friendly contract in order
Zdeno Chara Official Retires, Will Do It With Bruins
The 6’9 legend has finally called it a career on the ice. Boston Bruins and New York Islanders legend Zdeno Chara has finally retired from the NHL after 24 years, undoubtably earning himself a call from the Hockey Hall of Fame in the near future. What a career it has been for Zdeno Chara. From
Kadri Shuns Islanders, Join Flames In 7-Year Deal
How has Brad Treliving pulled this off? The Calgary Flames have completed their summer-long rebuild by signing former Colorado Avalanche center Nazeem Kadri to a 7-year deal. What an offseason it has been for the Calgary Flames and their GM Brad Treliving. From potential losing their two franchise superstar players for nothing to now having
Breaking News: Players WANT To Play In Calgary
I can’t believe this was a talking point around the NHL for a while. With the resigning (or really just new signing), of newly acquired Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar’s reported willingness to resign, the pair have just silenced the rumors that players don’t want to play in Calgary. This was just a bad take
Bergeron Finally Resigns, Along With Krejci
These resignings were inevitable, but it did take a long time for them to come together. Patrice Bergeron has officially resigned with the Boston Bruins for 1-year, worth $2.25M and David Krejci for 1-year, $1M. I’m actually surprised that these deals were signed this late into the free agency window. I know the Bruins needed
Devils, Flames Survive Arbitration Scare
The GMs of Calgary and New Jersey are breathing a sigh of relief right now. With the Devils resigning Jesper Bratt and the Flames resigning Andrew Mangiapane and Oliver Kylington, both teams have avoided the dreaded contract arbitration hearing. This announcement really shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise as the players and teams
Montreal Canadiens’ Paul Byron Is A Hero
In a world that is so often dominated by gloom and depressing headlines, Paul Byron has just shown why there is still a reason to aspire to be good. The Montreal Canadiens’ forward has just saved a pilot after his plane crashed into a Lac de Sables Lake in Quebec. This is a great story
What Was Florida Thinking Trading For Calgary’s Matthew Tkachuk?
What have the Florida Panthers done? They have just traded for Calgary’s Matthew Tkachuk in exchange of Jonathan Huberdeau, Mackenzie Weeger, a prospect, and a 2025 1st-round pick. There have been some lopsided trades in recent NHL history, but this one might very well top the list. The Florida Panthers have just guttered their draft
Penguins Relying On Aged Veterans Will BACKFIRE On Them
Only a few days ago, the oldest team in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins, have just gotten even older. They acquired 34-year-old Jeff Petry from Montreal, signed 31-year-old former Tampa Bay defenseman Jan Rutta, and resigned 35-year-old Kris Letang and 35-year-old Evgeni Malkin in a pursuit for one last Stanely Cup run. Yet, we all
Uh, Pierre-Luc Dubois, You Weren’t Supposed To Say That…
If you ever find yourself trying to gain the trust and adoration of your team’s fanbase, don’t do what Winnipeg’s Pierre-Luc Dubois has just done. His agent (with his permission, no doubt) has just come out and said that Pierre would love to play for the Montreal Canadians as soon as possible. This really isn’t
The Carolina Hurricanes Want The Stanley Cup NOW With Burns And Pacioretty Trade
If anyone thought that four straight years of First or Second Round exits was acceptable for the Carolina Hurricanes front office, they are 100% wrong. The Hurricanes have just ‘played their hand’ by acquiring San Jose’s Brent Burns and Vegas’ Max Pacioretty for a deep Cup run. The Hurricanes have been on the verge of
The Red Wings Made A HUGE Free Agent Splash, Landing Perron, Chariot, Copp, And Others
I thought the Red Wings were going to wait one more year before they started spending their $23M worth of cap space. I was wrong. Stevie Y and the Red Wings have had enough of losing as they have gone out and signed David Perron, Ben Chariot, Andrew Copp, and others to huge contracts. Detroit
Johnny Gaudreau Is Going To…The Columbus Blue Jackets
The Johnny Hockey sweepstakes are over. Despite the New Jersey Devils’ rampant interest in the former Calgary Flames forward, Johnny Gaudreau has shocked everyone by signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 7-year, $68.25M deal. I’ve got to be honest, this is the last place I thought Johnny Hockey was going to wind up.
Ottawa Are Coming With A Fury For A Playoff Spot With Giroux Signing
The second biggest name on the free agent market has gone with Claude Giroux officially signing with the Ottawa Senators. Clearly, this move shows that the Senators are sick and tired of losing and are coming with a fury for a playoff spot this year. It has been 5 years since Chris Kunitz scored that
The Blackhawks Are A Sinking Ship
Has there ever been an NHL team to go from Stanley Cup hopefuls at the start of the season, to then completely blow-up the roster by the next year’s draft? With Chicago officially not sending a qualifying offer to Dominik Kubilik or Dylan Strome, the Blackhawks are now in rapid free fall to the bottom
New Jersey Is Building A New Cup-Winning Defense Core By Drafting Nemec
The heart and soul of the 1994, 2000, and 2003 New Jersey Devils Stanely Cup winning teams was goaltending and defense. Yet, ever since the 2012 Finals loss to the LA Kings, New Jersey has undergone a horrific decay of that winning formula as they have only made the playoffs once since that run. However,
Has Steve Yzerman Just Drafted Yet Another Steal In Marco Kasper?
Has Steve Yzerman done it again? Has he just swindled the NHL draft once more in his quest to rebuild his beloved Detroit Red Wings into perirenal champions? Judging by the last two drafts, yeah, probably. For so long in the NHL, there has been a funny tradition of great players retiring, going into management/coaching,
Montreal Passes On Wright For Slafkovsky, Praying For Bedard Next Draft
Out of all the teams at the NHL draft yesterday, the Montreal Canadiens made sure they took it upon themselves to be the most exciting to watch. Not only did they steal the show by passing over presumptive-#1 pick, Shane Wright, to take Juraj Slafksovsky, but they also were the busiest team by acquiring Kirby
Slovakia Wins NHL Draft; Slafkovsky Goes To 1st To MTL, Nemec Goes 2nd To NJ
For an NHL draft taking place in Montreal and the holders of the 1st overall pick being the Montreal Canadiens, it is kind of funny that the draft headliners were two Slovakians. Shocking, I know, as Montreal took Slovakian winger Juraj Slafkovsky 1st overall and the New Jersey Devils took Slovakian defenseman Simon Nemec 2nd
Kris Letang Resigns In Pittsburgh For HOW LONG?
It’s official. Kris Letang is staying in Pittsburgh as he signed a 6-YEAR, $36.6M contract today. Yes, you read that right. The 35-year-old Letang was resigned for another 6 YEARS! Okay, I get that Kris Letang is coming off his greatest season point wise and deserved a new contract. Scoring 10 goals and assisting another
Mike Grier Makes NHL History As New Sharks GM
This is a historic day in the NHL. Why? Well, because the San Jose Sharks have named former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mike Grier as their new general manager. This is historic as it is the first man of African American decent to hold the position of general manger for an NHL team in league history.
Can The Red Wings FINALLY End Their Playoff Drought This Season?
The Red Wings’ era of domination in the 1990’s and 2000’s, winning four Stanley Cups (1997, 1998, 2002, 2008) in twenty years, is a memory as outdated as 1990’s technology now. The Red Wings have not fielded a competitive team in over six years, which was the last time they made the playoffs. However, this
LA Kings Are Silently Gearing Up For A Cup Run
I don’t think many people realize just how good the Los Angeles Kings have become. I think their seven-game series loss to Edmonton has blinded people to the reality that the Kings should be considered one of the favorites to emerge from the Western Conference next season. “Really? LA will the team that represents the
Bruins Hire Montgomery, Not Sure If It Will Matter
Well, the Bruins search for a new head coach is over at last. Former Dallas Stars head coach Jim Montgomery was announced to be the Bruins’ next head coach, though he will be working with scraps to start. The Boston Bruins are a shell of themselves. With Charlie McAvoy, Brad Marchand, and Matt Grzelcyk all
Corey Perry Is The Most Unlucky Guy In The NHL
Three straight Stanley Cup Finals appearances, three straight Stanley Cup Finals losses. Yup, with the Lightning losing to the Avalanche 4-2 in the Stanley Cup Finals this year, Corey Perry has now officially lost his third Stanley Cup Final in a row. Clearly, he’s been cursed by the Hockey Gods for being one of the
The Lightning May No Longer Champions, But Their Greatness Should Not Be Forgotten
After three years of dominance, the Lightning have finally been vanquished. Their dreams of a threepeat are official over with their 2-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. But this team should not be forgotten in the annals of NHL history. In the end, the Lightning’s injuries got the better of them. The loss of Brayden
MacKinnon FINALLY Shows Up, Colorado Wins The Stanley Cup!
For the first time in 21 years, when Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, and Ray Bourque were all suiting up for the Avs against the Devils in the 2001 Stanely Cup final, the Colorado Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup. Overcoming a raging Tampa Bay comeback, the Avalanche have knocked off the two-time defending
Colorado Shouldn’t Panic Yet, Though They Need To Win Next Game
Colorado blew their chance to end their 21-year Stanley Cup drought tonight, losing 3-2 to the Lightning to cause the series to head back to Tampa Bay at 3-2. Still, the Avs should not been panicking about slipping up to the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions as they still are in the driving seat in
Lightning Live To Fight Another Day, Series Goes Back To Tampa For Game 6
It seems that the Lightning are not going to go down without a fight as they scrapped a difficult win against the Colorado Avalanche to get the series to 3-2. Still, the need the Hockey Gods to shine down more luck on them if they want to win the Stanley Cup for a third time
The End Is In Sight For Tampa Bay
The run the Tampa Bay Lightning have been on, playing in three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, has been one of the greatest achievements in NHL history. Only a few teams in the modern era of the NHL can boast of such dominance over the league. However, with their 3-2 OT loss to Colorado in Game
Colorado Edges Past Bolts, Takes 3-1 Series Lead
At long last we finally had a close, gritty game in the Stanley Cup Finals. And it was none other than the returning Nazem Kadri to bury a fantastic snip under Vasilevskiy’s arm to win Game 4, giving Colorado the 3-1 series lead. Unlike Game 1, where Tampa Bay came storming back after going down
So, What Do The Rangers Do With Ryan Strome And Kaapo Kakko?
I mentioned doing an article like this after the New York Rangers were eliminated by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Finals about two weeks ago. And now here it is. I’m going to try to answer the Rangers’ biggest offseason question: What to do with Ryan Strome and Kaapo Kakko? Alright, I
Avalanche May Have Lost, Though The Series Is Still In Their Hands
Tonight was not the Avalanche’s night. That much was clear. The Lightning came out as wounded animals, as everyone expected, and they definitely took the game to the Avalanche early on. However, the Avalanche still could have won this game. A controversial disallowed offside goal from Valeri Nichushkin actually preceded the Avalanche’s first goal, which
Lightning Showed They Can Win, Though Injuries Might Derail Them
The Lightning were A LOT better tonight, and they had to be. They could not afford to go down 3-0, as that would have all but sealed their fate as defending cup champions. But they are not out of the woods yet as the injury bug is coming upon them at the worst possible time.
Lightning Clinical, Beat Avalanche To Stay Competitive In Finals
Well, well, well. It seems the Lightning players heard everything bad said about them the past few days. And they took it personally as the Lightning held off the Avalanche’s high-powered offense to win 6-2, keeping this series still in reach. It is about time they decided to show the world why they are the
Bruins Will Be Lucky To Be In Playoff Contention Next Year
Another year, and another bitterly disappointing early playoff exit for the aging Bruins core. But this time, it feels as though the Stanley Cup window for this Bruins’ team is just about over. It has been 11 years since the Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks in one the most entertaining Stanley Cup Finals ever played
Lightning Have To Find Their Championship Pride After Game 2 Annilihation
The time for panic has officially begun for all Lightning fans. With another loss in the Stanley Cup Finals, the Tampa Bay Lightning have now gone down 0-2 to this explosive Colorado Avalanche team. What makes this result even worse? The Lightning lost 7-0. If the Lightning thought Game 1 was a bad performance, then
Colorado Was Ruthless Against Bolts, Have Stanley Cup In Their Grasp
Colorado must have heard my criticism against their Game 1 performance as tonight they showed the Tampa Bay Lightning absolutely no mercy. Putting up 7 goals against that Tampa defense and Andrei Vasilevskiy is not easy. Doing it in a 7-0 domination is unheard of. The Avalanche had the chances last game to go up
Avalanche DISMANTLE Tampa Bay, Go Up 2-0
I did not see that coming. The Colorado Avalanche completely dismantled the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0. Yes, you read that right. 7-0. I can’t believe that Tampa Bay played EVEN WORSE in Game 2 than they did in Game 1. And they were definitely bad in Game 1. There was not one point in this