Uncertain Futures for Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty
Leading up to the 2018 NHL trade deadline, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty were fixtures in the trade-rumor mill. While the two weren't moved by last Monday's 3 pm ET deadline, one or…
NHL News: Canes, Avs, Stars, Wings, Kings, Devils, Seattle, Canucks, Knights and Jets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters said that Joakim Nordstrom flew back to Raleigh on Wednesday for further evaluation: "He's going to be a while. There's some pressure on the eye. Dodged a bullet. Vision-wise he's going…
The New York Islanders Need Help to Secure a Playoff Berth
After a good start to this season, the New York Islanders are in trouble. Following their 5-2 loss on Thursday to the Boston Bruins, the Isles (50 points) sat three points out of an Eastern Conference wild-card berth. Winners of just…
NHL Playoffs: Two Eastern Conference Teams That Should Bounce Back
Every season there is plenty of turnover in the playoff picture as usually a couple of teams per conference fail to make the playoffs the year after doing so. This, of course, means the door opens for some non-playoff teams…
NHL Playoffs: Two Western Conference Teams That Should Bounce Back
Every season there is plenty of turnover in the playoff picture as, on average, a couple of teams per conference fail to make the playoffs the year after doing so. This, of course, means the door opens for some non-playoff…
Top Calder Trophy Favorites For The 2017-18 NHL Season
In the first of a series briefly examining this season’s top Calder Trophy candidates, we’ll take a look at some the favorites out of the blocks. In upcoming posts, we’ll also speculate about some less-publicized sleepers and viable long shots.…
Pucks in Depth: Three players likely to regress in 2017-18
Every year, a handful of players easily surpass their previous career highs and produce a lot more than anyone could have expected. Opportunity often plays a big role -- if you put a good player in a good situation you're…
Top Five Picks to Win the 2018 Calder Memorial Trophy
The Calder Memorial Trophy is awarded to the "player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League." In a sport that is seeing more and more players making the jump from the…
Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
Buyout Candidates: Central Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
Buyout Candidates: Atlantic Division
We’re now only a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know, the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
Pucks in Depth: Flyers Need Better Goaltending … Red Wings Need More Athanasiou
Philadelphia Flyers playing better than their recent record indicates ... When the Philadelphia Flyers racked up 10 consecutive wins it seemed like a given they would make the playoffs. They were 19-10-3, on pace for 105 points, and, generally speaking,…