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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.

Kraken Would Be Wise to Gauge Trade Market for Soucy

Brian Finlayson | February 25, 2023

The NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and while it’s not known how aggressive the Seattle Kraken will be, some questions will surely be answered come deadline day. One of…

Categories Seattle Kraken, Trade Deadline

4 Jets Who Are Key to a Playoff Push

Brian Finlayson | February 19, 2023

After a lengthy break, the Winnipeg Jets are officially back in action, and the push toward the playoffs is well underway. Several players played key roles for the team in…

Categories Winnipeg Jets

Jets Should Kick the Tires on a Brock Boeser Trade

Brian Finlayson | February 9, 2023

The NHL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and while many dominoes still stand, some names are being brought up more than others. One of those names is Vancouver Canucks forward…

Categories Editor's Choice, Trade Deadline, Winnipeg Jets

Kraken Should Avoid Trading for John Klingberg

Brian Finlayson | February 5, 2023

The Seattle Kraken haven’t been overly active in the rumor mill up to this point, but one player they have been linked to is Anaheim Ducks defenseman, John Klingberg. While…

Categories Seattle Kraken, Trade Deadline

Jets: 3 Under-the-Radar Trade Deadline Targets

Brian Finlayson | February 3, 2023

The NHL is creeping toward the trade deadline, and several teams are getting swept up by trade winds. Many contending teams find themselves in the news, “linking” them to the…

Categories Trade Deadline, Winnipeg Jets

NHL Drops Ball As No Kraken are Named to All-Star Game

Brian Finlayson | February 1, 2023

After much speculation over Matty Beniers‘ availability for the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, it was confirmed on Jan. 30 that he would not be attending. His status was already clouded…

Categories All-Star Weekend, Seattle Kraken

3 Potential Replacements for Beniers at the NHL All-Star Game

Brian Finlayson | January 28, 2023

Leading the NHL’s rookie scoring race, Matty Beniers looked prime to contend at his first NHL All-Star Game. Unfortunately, his first appearance is now in doubt after a highly-questionable hit…

Categories All-Star Weekend, Seattle Kraken

Kraken Primed for Playoff Push in Second Half of 2022-23 Season

Brian Finlayson | January 23, 2023

We’ve now passed the NHL’s halfway mark, and for the Seattle Kraken, 36 games remain and could pave the way for what could be the franchise’s first playoff run. The…

Categories Seattle Kraken

Eeli Tolvanen Finally Finding His Fit With the Seattle Kraken

Brian Finlayson | January 15, 2023

As NHL fans, we often hear the common phrase, “he needs a change of scenery” when talking about a struggling player. In many of these cases, that isn’t the solution…

Categories Editor's Choice, Seattle Kraken

3 Kraken Who Could Carry December Success Into 2023

Brian Finlayson | January 5, 2023

The Seattle Kraken had a somewhat disappointing December, compiling a 4-7-1 record in their 12 games. This comes after an incredibly successful November, which saw them go 10-1-1 and firmly…

Categories Seattle Kraken

3 Kraken Who Could Get Well-Earned Extensions Next Offseason

Brian Finlayson | December 28, 2022

The holidays are here, which means the halfway point of the NHL season is right around the corner. While extension talks with players are often put off until the end…

Categories Editor's Choice, Seattle Kraken

3 Kraken Prospects to Watch at 2023 World Juniors

Brian Finlayson | December 19, 2022

As Christmas approaches, that also signals the start of the World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC). Kicking off on Dec. 26, the tournament will run for nearly two weeks, closing on…

Categories Kraken Prospects
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