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Justin Giampietro

I cover the Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and prospects for The Hockey Writers, with some NHL-wide content sprinkled in. I was never good enough to play, but totally good enough to watch others do it.

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Is Putting ‘1C’ Debates to Bed

Justin Giampietro | March 28, 2026

It’s become somewhat of an annual tradition for fans across the NHL to debate whether Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is a true “1C.” In a poll of 6,278 responders…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Flyers’ Noah Cates Making Strong Case to Be a Selke Trophy Finalist

Justin Giampietro | March 28, 2026

Due to an unusually strong Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia Flyers will most likely not be seeing playoff hockey this spring. But even as the season winds down, fans still have…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Reliance on Dan Vladař Could Lead to Turmoil in 2026–27

Justin Giampietro | March 26, 2026

Despite dropping a crucial game to the Columbus Blue Jackets recently, the Philadelphia Flyers have exceeded expectations in the points department. On pace for 94 over a full 82 games,…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Back on Track, Stars Shine, and More

Justin Giampietro | March 23, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning were coming off a poor stretch entering last week, but they finally got back on track. In this week-ahead piece, we’ll revisit their strong play, the…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Markus Ruck – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Justin Giampietro | March 23, 2026

2025–26 Team: Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)Date of Birth: Feb. 21, 2008Place of Birth: Osoyoos, BC, CANHeight: 6-feet, Weight: 168 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings After recording…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Sweeping California, Pivotal Matchups, and More

Justin Giampietro | March 22, 2026

The Philadelphia Flyers have been on a roll recently. They swept their annual California road trip last week with a regulation, overtime, and shootout win. In this week-ahead piece, we’ll…

Categories Column, Philadelphia Flyers

Breaking Down Viggo Björck’s Historic SHL Playoff Debut

Justin Giampietro | March 18, 2026

Before the 2025–26 season began, many people had Viggo Björck as one of the best prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft. The reasoning was simple: his elite brain, playmaking ability,…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Other Leagues

Flyers Must Avoid Signing Veterans Long-Term in 2026 Free Agency

Justin Giampietro | March 17, 2026

About a month from today, the Philadelphia Flyers will likely have set a franchise record for consecutive playoff misses: six, dating back to 2020–21. Being in a self-dubbed rebuild and…

Categories Flyers Management, Free Agency, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Heartbreaking Loss, Jiříček Shines, and More

Justin Giampietro | March 15, 2026

The Philadelphia Flyers have improved their play recently, but all that’s on the mind is one stinker to end the week. In this week-ahead piece, we talk about their heartbreaking…

Categories Column, Philadelphia Flyers

Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Slump Continues, Kucherov for Hart, and More

Justin Giampietro | March 15, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning fell short in two out of three games last week, including an important home contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. For the week ahead, we’ll look at…

Categories Column, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Should Be the Hart Trophy Frontrunner

Justin Giampietro | March 14, 2026

For a few years now, NHL.com has polled its writers on who they think should win various awards. Oftentimes, those mock polls become reality, especially late in the season. Thus,…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Alessandro Di Iorio – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Justin Giampietro | March 13, 2026

Alessandro Di Iorio 2025–26 Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL)Date of Birth: March 17, 2008Place of Birth: Vaughan, ON, CANHeight: 6-foot-1, Weight: 190 poundsShoots: RightPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects
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