Jeff Borsuk
A former scout and referee turned writer, covering the game of hockey wherever it's played.
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3 Teams That Should Trade for Tyler Toffoli
November 16th, 2019 Tyler Toffoli is an NHL veteran playing in his eighth season. He has spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Kings, but this could be his last campaign with the organization. He was selected by the Kings in the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He was a steal in the 47th slot, outperforming expectations. After all, this...
Golden Knights Need Cody Eakin to Return to Form
November 4th, 2019 The Vegas Golden Knights opened the season without an important part of their arsenal, third-line center, Cody Eakin. Since his return, he hasn't been the same contributor that the team expected. Eakin was unable to start the season with his teammates due to an upper-body injury. As a result of his absence, Tomas Nosek made his way...
Turning Pro vs. Playing College Hockey: Which Is Better?
October 14th, 2019 Not every player is in a rush to play professional hockey. Some elite-level talents are able to prioritize other endeavors ahead of getting an NHL career started. Patience can be rewarded. Such was the case for Alexander Kerfoot. He was born into a privileged household (His father bought the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League...
A Referee's Path to the NHL Can Be Winding
October 9th, 2019 Making the NHL is a journey. One in which many have embarked and very few have succeeded. The fraternity of players to have skated a game in the league is small, but the number of officials is much smaller. To make the NHL, there is no clear path for referees and linesmen. Traditionally, officials will begin by skating in their local...
Ho-Sang Can't Stick on NHL Roster Despite Talent
October 7th, 2019 The hockey world was reminded once again that talent isn't everything when Josh Ho-Sang was assigned to the AHL last week. The 23-year-old right-winger was disappointed to learn that his club to start the season isn't the New York Islanders, but their affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The reason behind the move by general...
