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NHL Free Agent Frenzy Was Dominated By SHORT TERM DEALS
This is what we should have expected when the cap only increased by a million. The NHL Free Agency Frenzy was hamstrung pretty heavily by the small increase of a million dollars to the cap, forcing most teams to only dish out on cheap, short-term deals on players that would normally be worth far more.
The 2023 NHL Draft Saw Some HUGE WINNERS…And A MASSIVE LOSER
What a night it was for the top-end of the draft…unless you’re from a certain Quebec province of Canada. The 2023 NHL Draft was one of the most deep and prosperous drafts we’ve seen in the last 15 years with star quality players landing deep into the first round…for everyone but the Montreal Canadiens. I
LA Kings Make HUGE MOVE With Jets For Pierre-Luc Dubois
What an amazing move for the Los Angeles Kings…and the Jets. The LA Kings have made the first blockbuster trade of the NHL offseason as they traded for the Winnipeg Jets’ two-way center maestro, Pierre-Luc Dubois. This move will probably send the Kings over the edge and out of their long retooling. The Los Angeles
NHL Awards Were DOMINATED By Bruins, Connor McDavid…And Awkwardness
Did anyone really expect anything different? The 2023 NHL Awards where awkward and disjointed in classic hockey players fashion as the Boston Bruins and Connor McDavid pretty much swept all the categories. I don’t mean to sound like a jerk or anything, but there’s really no set of athletes in the world more awkward in
Bruins Make HUGE MOVE By Trading Hall To Blackhawks
The wheels of change are coming for the Bruins after their disastrous elimination. The Boston Bruins have made the first massive move of their offseason to date as they traded away Taylor Hall to the Blackhawks to clear up $6M in cap space. This really isn’t a big move in terms of the pieces coming
The Avalanche Have STOLEN Ryan Johansen From Preds!
What an absolute steal this deal is for the Avs. The Colorado Avalanche have STOLEN Ryan Johansen from the Nashville Predators as they only had to trade Alex Galchenyuk and take on just 50% of the contract of the former Preds superstar center. Does the Preds management realize it’s not 2013 with this move? The
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.
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Colorado Needs To Be More Ruthless If They Are Going To Win The Cup
The Colorado Avalanche managed to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime as Andre Burakovsky slapped a one-timer passed Andrei Vasilevskiy to win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. But, from an Avalanche perspective, Burakovsky’s overtime heroics should never have had to happen. The game should have been won far sooner. There is
Colorado Overcomes Lightning Surge To Win Game 1
That was a lot closer than it should have been. Colorado defeats Tampa Bay 4-3 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, but it really should have been a lot easier for the Avalanche. The Avalanche started this game on diesel fuel, flying everywhere on the ice. They were first to lose pucks, first