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Brian Finlayson

Brian Finlayson is a lifelong hockey and overall sports fan who has spent the last several years contributing to The Hockey Writers as part of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose writing team. Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications & Media from Canadian Mennonite University. He hopes to combine his loves of sports and storytelling to find a career in sports media. In the summer, Brian spends his time writing baseball for the Winnipeg Goldeyes and Winnipeg Sun.

Dallas Stars Name Glen Gulutzan Head Coach

Brian Finlayson | July 1, 2025

Glen Gulutzan has been named the new head coach of the Dallas Stars, the team announced Tuesday (Jul. 1). Gulutzan, 53, returns to the Stars after more than a decade,…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News

Blues Acquire Logan Mailloux from Canadiens for Zachary Bolduc

Brian Finlayson | July 1, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues swapped a pair of young players on Tuesday morning (Jul. 1), with the Blues acquiring defenceman Logan Mailloux from the Canadiens in exchange…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News, St Louis Blues

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Panthers – 6/9/25

Brian Finlayson | June 9, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Jets Should Target Marco Rossi in Trade

Brian Finlayson | June 5, 2025

It’s no secret that the Winnipeg Jets are constantly looking for a second-line center. Nearly every season, there’s chatter about how the Jets either traded for someone at the deadline…

Categories Winnipeg Jets

Making Nikolaj Ehlers a “Jet for Life” is the Right Decision

Brian Finlayson | May 27, 2025

With just over a month remaining until NHL Free Agency opens on July 1, Winnipeg Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has quite the list of things to do in terms…

Categories Free Agency, Winnipeg Jets

4 Takeaways from Jets’ 4-0 Game 5 Win Over Stars

Brian Finlayson | May 16, 2025

They live to fight another day. The Winnipeg Jets shut out the Dallas Stars 4-0 in Game 5, cutting the series deficit to 3-2 and staying alive. It wouldn’t be…

Categories Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets

Jets Stay Alive, Shut Out Stars 4-0 in Game 5

Brian Finlayson | May 16, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets staved off elimination in Game 5 of their second-round series, shutting out the Dallas Stars 4-0 to push the series to a sixth game. After a disappointing…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Jets’ Goaltending and Injuries Headline Stories to Watch Against Stars

Brian Finlayson | May 7, 2025

As the Winnipeg Jets get ready to face the Dallas Stars in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, there are several storylines that could have a serious…

Categories Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets

Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Stars – 5/3/25

Brian Finlayson | May 3, 2025

The Dallas Stars welcome the Colorado Avalanche to American Airlines Center for Game 7 of their Round 1 matchup tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Jets Need a Response in Game 5 to Avoid Another Disappointing Season

Brian Finlayson | April 29, 2025

So, here we are again. Doubts have been cast as the Winnipeg Jets lost two straight to the St. Louis Blues, coughing up a 2-0 series lead in their Western…

Categories St Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets

Connor Scores Late to Help Jets Beat Blues 5-3 in Game 1

Brian Finlayson | April 19, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets (1-0) erased a third-period deficit to defeat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 in Game 1 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series. It was a back-and-forth game all…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets

Projected Lineups for the Stars vs Predators – 4/16/25

Brian Finlayson | April 16, 2025

The Dallas Stars take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. STARS (50-25-6) at PREDATORS (29-44-8) 8 p.m.…

Categories Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, NHL News, Projected Lineups
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