Pucks in Depth: Two Western Conference teams poised to take a step back
Every year there’s plenty of turnover in the NHL playoff picture. On average, approximately two teams per conference make the playoffs after failing to do so the season prior. For new teams to climb into the playoffs, others must fall…
Stars Who Disappointed Thus Far In The 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
The first round 2019 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are almost in the books. While some players have risen to the occasion, there are some who haven't.
Weaknesses of the Top 2019 NHL Western Conference Playoff Teams
The Western Conference playoffs get underway next week and expect even the top teams to struggle due to their flaws and weaknesses. Even the Calgary Flames and an Jose Sharks have their issues.
NHL Trade Analysis: Kevin Hayes Traded to Winnipeg Jets
The New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets completed a trade this morning that sent Kevin Hayes to the Winnipeg Jets. Winnipeg gets its top-six forward it had been looking for. New York receives picks to continue its long-term rebuild. Here…
Five NHL Players Most Likely To Score 50 Goals in 2018-19
Looking at five players with the best shot this season at scoring 50 goals.
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Hellebuyck, Laine, Stastny and Pending Free Agents
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Emily Kaplan: Looking the keys to the offseason for the Winnipeg Jets. 1. Connor Hellebuyck - The Jets have Steve Mason for another year at $4.1 million, but the Jets need to commit long-term to pending…
Western Conference News: Fleury, Flames, Hurricanes, Stars, Jets and Playoff Races
On Marc-Andre Fleury ... Vegas Golden Knights: Marc-Andre Fleury becomes the 13th NHL goalie to win 400 games. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Sounding like Matthew Tkachuk could miss tonight's game. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Carolina Hurricanes:…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand has been fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: Forward Kyle Okposo suffered his second concussion in less than a year. He ended…
NHL News: Flames, Stars, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Mike Zeisberger: GM Brad Treliving on goaltender Mike Smith: "It's a weird injury and we certainly don't want to see it regress. But I will say that it's positive that he's on the trip ... If…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Flames, Wings, Wild, Preds, Pens, Leafs and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... NHL Player Safety: Bruins forward was suspended for three games for interference on Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen. Cap Friendly: Backes will forfeit $96,774.19 for his three-game suspension. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres…
NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of February
February is over, and there is a new rookie of the month. Furthermore, it is a first year player from Tampa Bay that has burst onto the scene and took it to new heights. Other rookies performed well but only…
NHL Trade Analysis: Paul Stastny Traded To The Winnipeg Jets
The St. Louis Blues traded Paul Stastny on Monday and that was unexpected. Winnipeg acquired the center for a 2018 first round pick, prospect Eric Foley, and a conditional 2020 pick. Admittedly, St. Louis was ninth in the Western Conference…