Predicting NHL’s Top 50 Players in 5 Years Justin Giampietro | August 16, 2025 Projecting the future is hard, but that’s what I’m attempting to do here. Below is my stab at ranking the NHL’s top 50 players in five years (entering the 2030–31…
2026 Draft-Eligible Keaton Verhoeff Is a Generational Defensive Prospect Justin Giampietro | August 14, 2025 In early 2026 NHL Draft discussions, two names have dominated the headlines: Gavin McKenna and Keaton Verhoeff. The former, who surpassed Connor Bedard‘s draft-minus-one totals in the Western Hockey League…
Flyers Finishing in the Murky Middle in 2025–26 Wouldn’t Be So Bad Justin Giampietro | August 12, 2025 While they didn’t exactly have an aggressive offseason, the Philadelphia Flyers made improvements. Adding depth and a hopeful top-line center in Trevor Zegras, the 2024–25 basement-dwellers might see a slight…
Flyers 2025–26 Prospect Storylines: Bump, Martone, & More Justin Giampietro | August 9, 2025 The Philadelphia Flyers are starting to transition away from their rebuild as their prospect pool grows stronger, but eyes are still on the future. Which prospect storylines are worth keeping…
3 Flyers Hot Takes for 2025–26 Justin Giampietro | August 3, 2025 The once-rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers are entering a season of change: new coaches, new players, and a new direction. In a 2025–26 campaign of uncertainty (but in a good way), let’s…
Blues Are a Dark Horse Contender for 2025–26 Justin Giampietro | July 31, 2025 On paper, the St. Louis Blues aren’t much of a threat for the Stanley Cup. Coming off a first-round exit as an eighth seed and an offseason where minimal upgrades…
Flyers Prospect Update: Gill, Martone, & Murtagh Justin Giampietro | July 30, 2025 Though we’re in the dog days of the NHL offseason, there’s still hockey to watch. The World Junior Summer Showcase is underway, and it includes seven Philadelphia Flyers prospects: Jack…
NHL’s Top 10 Defensive Pairings for 2025-26 Justin Giampietro | July 29, 2025 Though spreading the wealth may sometimes be a good idea, Stanley Cup contenders often have an elite top pairing, able to control the pace of play at both ends of…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Pacific Division Justin Giampietro | July 27, 2025 This is the final edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here, the Central Division covered here, and the Metropolitan Division…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Metropolitan Division Justin Giampietro | July 25, 2025 This is the third edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here and the Central Division covered here. Next up is…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Central Division Justin Giampietro | July 23, 2025 This is the second edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26. Next up is the Central Division—let’s dive in. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard After registering 61…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Atlantic Division Justin Giampietro | July 20, 2025 Over the next few days, I’ll be ranking every team’s top breakout candidate for the 2025–26 season. Up first is the Atlantic Division. Boston Bruins: Mason Lohrei While the Boston…
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