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Colton Praill

Journalism student at the College of Sports Media. Avid Sens Fan. Host of the Coast to Coast Podcast.

How the NHL Should Have Handled the Patrick Kane Sexual Assault Case

Colton Praill | November 6, 2015

The Patrick Kane fiasco is over. Or at least that’s what we’re being told. Amidst a trove of murky explanations, half-facts and dodged questions, lies a truth that only Patrick…

Senator’s Possession Woes Are Dave Cameron’s Biggest Problem

Colton Praill | October 17, 2015

It’s generally a little early to be thinking of pressing the panic button on a team midway through October, but for the Senators it may be the perfect time. With…

Ottawa Senators 2015-2016 Season Preview

Colton Praill | September 21, 2015

The Ottawa Senators miracle run to the playoffs is nothing more than a thing of the past now. The illustrious appeal of McDonald’s replaced by the anticipation for a new…

Chris Phillips and Ottawa’s Götterdämmerung

Colton Praill | September 9, 2015

There are memories we create in life. Memories that when we think back to them, the hairs stand up on the back of our necks, a chill runs down our…

Ranking the NHL’s Top 20 Players

Colton Praill | August 21, 2015

Recently The Hockey News released its 2015-2016 Yearbook and along with that their top 20 players were leaked by SwissHabs. You can see their article here, but this was their list:…

How Much is Jonathan Bernier Worth?

Colton Praill | July 31, 2015

On Wednesday the Toronto Maple Leafs asked an arbitrator to award Jonathan Bernier the absolute minimum amount money they possibly could (85% of his salary the previous season, coming out to…

The Price is Right: Phil Kessel

Colton Praill | June 19, 2015

It’s the time of year where trade rumors are running wild, and none have been more interesting than the prospect of a trade involving Phil Kessel. ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun recently…

It’s More Than Just A Playoff Beard

Colton Praill | June 10, 2015

If there was one thing that made hockey unique it’s the playoff beard. It’s a tradition like no other. One that spans across leagues, connecting fans and players. It’s a…

5 Players Every GM Should Offer Sheet

Colton Praill | May 31, 2015

The ability to poach RFA’s from cash-strapped and cap-maxed teams is one of the most underused tools in the General Manager’s toolbox. Here are five players to make them reconsider:…

Why Erik Karlsson Should Win the Norris

Colton Praill | May 21, 2015

Erik Karlsson was the best defenceman in the NHL this season, or more specifically the best defenceman to complete the season (Sorry Mark Giordano). Karlsson’s 66 points lead all defencemen,…

Connor McDavid Can’t Save the Oilers

Colton Praill | May 14, 2015

Rome wasn’t built in a day. It’s tired. It’s over-used. It’s outstandingly accurate. As clichéd as the idiom has become it’s a lesson we should pay attention to. It’s a lesson…

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