Sabres’ 2019-20 Analytics Autopsy: Forwards Jordan Deshane | June 5, 2020 Now that another Buffalo Sabres season is finished – and mercifully so – many are now conducting an autopsy of the past few months. To be sure, there was certainly…
Predators’ Goalie Situation Not as Seamless as Expected Justin Haddad | May 5, 2020 Coming into the 2019-20 season, the Nashville Predators had arguably the most dynamic goaltender tandem in the NHL. Pekka Rinne, 37 years old, was solidified as their starter and one…
Devils’ Boqvist Still a Top Prospect Despite Struggles Alex Chauvancy | May 1, 2020 When the New Jersey Devils signed Jesper Boqvist to his entry-level contract last June, there was hope he’d be one of the missing pieces needed for a return to the playoffs. Of…
Devils’ Bratt Key to Making Them Contenders Alex Chauvancy | April 18, 2020 Jesper Bratt was supposed to be a major factor for the New Jersey Devils in 2019-20. That happened eventually, but it was a tale of two seasons for the former…
Avalanche’s Potentially Historical Season Chris Haddad | April 16, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche persevered through much adversity this season. They lost hundreds of man-games to injury, and it seemed like every week another star player was getting hurt. Checking- and fourth-line players…
Devils’ Anderson on Cusp of NHL Breakthrough Alex Chauvancy | April 10, 2020 The New Jersey Devils had a handful of prospects play in the NHL in 2019-20. The results were mixed for some and better for others. One player who falls into…
Devils Benefited From a Goose Invasion Alex Chauvancy | April 8, 2020 There’s no doubt plenty of hockey writers, including myself, thought the New Jersey Devils won the 2019 offseason. They acquired P.K. Subban from the Nashville Predators for close to nothing. They also…
Devils’ Palmieri a Model of Scoring Consistency Alex Chauvancy | April 6, 2020 There weren’t a lot of constants for the New Jersey Devils this season. From the firing of head coach John Hynes, as well as general manager Ray Shero, there was plenty…
Devils See Notable Progress for Severson Alex Chauvancy | March 23, 2020 The New Jersey Devils’ blue line needs some retooling this summer, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have pieces they can build around. One defenseman who should be part of…
Canadiens Getting Standout Seasons From Tatar & Petry Jason Paul | March 15, 2020 Why did Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin not trade Tomas Tatar or Jeff Petry at the deadline? Simply put, they are the two best performing players on the roster.…
Penguins Return to Health, Not to Form Tim Neral | March 10, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins had a golden opportunity. Losers of three straight, they began a three-game west coast trip on Feb. 26 against the Pacific Division’s bottom dwellers: the Los Angeles…
Devils’ Bratt Elevating His Game to New Heights Alex Chauvancy | March 10, 2020 Expectations were quite high for New Jersey Devils’ winger Jesper Bratt entering the season. He only played in 51 games in his second pro campaign in 2018-19 but produced at…