Pucks in Depth: Three Pending UFAs In Line For Raises This Off-season
With more than half the season in the bag and free agency just over five months away, I thought it'd be interesting to look at which pending unrestricted NHL free agents have helped their cause the most when it comes to…
Pucks in Depth: Brouwer Not Meeting Expactions and Another Promising Penguin
Troy Brouwer not meeting expectations and his contract just yet ... The Calgary Flames were a terrible team in 2015-16 for a number of reasons, one of which was a lack of production from their wingers. Outside of Johnny Gaudreau…
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,…
Pucks in Depth: Door Still Open For The Jets, Closing On The Devils
The door is still open for the Winnipeg Jets ... It's been a rough year for the Jets. Despite adding Patrik Laine to an already talented roster, the Jets have just 43 points through 43 games. As a result, the only…
Pucks in Depth: Matthew Tkachuk Making an Impact … Minnesota Wild Overachieving
Rookie Matthew Tkachuk making an impact for the Flames ... When talking about the league's top rookies, Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine, and Zach Werenski are the names most commonly mentioned. While each of the three has been fantastic, they aren't the…
Flames Should Not Trade Dougie Hamilton … Panthers Tim Rowe’s Slow Start
Hamilton playing at an elite level for the Flames Dating back to the summer, there were reports the Calgary Flames were at least considering the possibility of trading Dougie Hamilton. Those rumors picked up considerably when the Flames got off…
Pucks in Depth: Radulov A Great Addition For Canadiens … The Isles Overpaid Clutterbuck
Alexander Radulov proving to be a great addition to Montreal For years the Montreal Canadiens have gone as far as goaltender Carey Price has taken them. In 2013-14 they finished 21st in goals for, 14th among all playoff teams, while…
Pucks in Depth: Frederik Andersen Rebounds and the Blue Jackets Exceeding Expectations
Frederik Andersen rebounding after rough start When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded a pair of draft picks (30th overall in 2016 and a 2nd rounder in 2017) to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Frederik Andersen, and subsequently committed $25 million…
Pucks in Depth: Staal’s Injury Killer For Canes … Rinne Returns to Form
Jordan Staal's injury killer for the Hurricanes The 2016-17 NHL season has not been kind to its star players. We've yet to reach December and Steven Stamkos, Johnny Gaudreau, Taylor Hall, Jack Eichel and Jonathan Quick, among others, have already missed, or…
Pucks in Depth: Zibanejad’s Injury and Keeping the Calgary Flames Season Afloat
Mika Zibanejad's Injury There is still a lot of season remaining but through a quarter of the year, the New York Rangers have been much better than anyone anticipated. Led by a high-powered offense, they currently sit atop a strong Metropolitan Division…
Pucks in Depth: A look at Dougie Hamilton, and the Arizona Coyotes
On the Calgary Flames and Dougie Hamilton ... Over the last few days several mainstream media members have suggested the Calgary Flames may be listening to offers for 23-year-old defenseman Dougie Hamilton. This doesn't come as a surprise because, for whatever…
Pucks in Depth: Hurricanes Goalie Woes … Leafs Future Is Now
Between the pipes has been an issue for the Carolina Hurricanes ... Heading into the season the Carolina Hurricanes were one of the sexier picks in terms of teams that could be surprisingly good this season. It was pretty easy to see…