Domenic Lunardo
My name is Domenic Lunardo, and I cover all things Blue Jackets here at The Hockey Writers. I am an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan living in Toronto, with an unmatched passion for the beautiful sport of hockey.
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Senators' Batherson Ready for 2020-21 Roster Spot
July 30th, 2020 In the past few seasons, the Ottawa Senators have stockpiled significant talent. The days of Mark Stone, Matt Duchene, Derick Brassard, Erik Karlsson, Daniel Alfredsson, and Jean-Gabriel Pageau, have given way to talented youngsters. One of those players is Drake Batherson. Related: Revisiting the Mika Zibanejad Trade In just a...
Coyotes' 2020 Playoffs Difference-Makers: Hjalmarsson, Schmaltz & Chychrun
July 23rd, 2020 Is there anything better than the National Hockey League Playoffs? After a four-and-a-half month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it looks as though the puck will drop on an expanded, 24-team postseason in just under two weeks' time. The Arizona Coyotes are among the teams vying for a shot at Lord Stanley’s mug. Standing in their...
Senators 2020-21 Defense: Who’s In & Who’s Out?
July 16th, 2020 On Monday, training camp 2.0 kicked off for 24 teams across the National Hockey League. The Ottawa Senators were not one of those teams. Despite being eliminated from postseason contention, the Senators and their passionate fanbase have a lot to look forward to. Related: Ottawa Senators' Coaching History One area of growth has...
Coyotes’ Tocchet Deserves Serious Jack Adams Consideration
July 10th, 2020 Besides a Stanley Cup, the Jack Adams Award is the most coveted trophy a head coach can win in the National Hockey League. By definition, the Jack Adams is awarded annually to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success. The 2019-20 campaign, like in many past seasons, has seen its fair share of outstanding...
Barrie Colts Land Stanislav Vrhel in CHL Import Draft
July 4th, 2020 Each year, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft presents exciting and intriguing opportunities for all Canadian junior teams. This annual event allows clubs from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Western Hockey League (WHL) to select draft-eligible players who do not hold residency...
Senators’ Paul Poised for 20-Goal Season
June 29th, 2020 Over the past few seasons, the major talking points regarding the Ottawa Senators have revolved around their owner, Eugene Melnyk, and their plethora of talented youngsters. Some of these young guns currently hold roster sports, while others are flexed between the NHL and Ottawa’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Binghamton...
