Kyle Gipe
My name is Kyle, and although I'm from Pennsylvania and grew up a Penguins fan, I cover the Predators here at The Hockey Writers. And while I would consider myself a Predators fan, I really enjoy watching all hockey and try to always take an objective approach to things. In addition to covering the Preds, I write hockey history and some statistical analysis pieces as well as book reviews.
Author's Posts
NHL Hat Tricks History & Fun Facts
December 18th, 2019 A hat trick is one of the NHL's rarest achievements with only 97 during the 2018-19 season, or roughly one in 7.6 percent of games. That's more rare than a shutout, with 154 in 2018-19, or one in 12.1 percent of games, or a shorthanded goal, of which there were 233 last season, or one in 18.3 percent of games. Of the 7,664 goals scored...
Oldest Players With 100-Point Seasons
November 19th, 2019 It is difficult to score in the NHL. Not exactly breaking news. That's why only six players -- Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, Brad Marchand, Patrick Kane, Leon Draisaitl, and Sidney Crosby -- reached the 100-point mark last season. That doesn't seem like many players, and it's not compared to the 1981-82 season when 13 reached...
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Flames, Sharks, More
October 30th, 2019 In today's NHL Rumors rundown, how has Brent Seabrook handled being a healthy scratch the past two games? Plus, can the Calgary Flames extend defenseman Travis Hamonic during the season, and what's the status of head coach Pete DeBoer after the San Jose Sharks' slow start? Finally, what does the return of John Tavares and Zach Hyman...
Predators, Josi Agree to 8-Year Extension
October 29th, 2019 According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the Nashville Predators and defenseman Roman Josi have agreed to terms on an eight-year extension. The deal is believed to have an average annual value $9.059 million, making him the third-highest paid defenseman in the league after Erik Karlsson and Drew Doughty. LeBrun also thinks the contract...
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Senators, Bruins, More
October 23rd, 2019 In today's NHL Rumors rundown, are the Vancouver Canucks looking to move defenseman Troy Stecher? Could the Ottawa Senators have interest in making additional trades following their acquisition of Vladislav Namestnikov? What's the latest surrounding the negotiations between the Nashville Predators and Roman Josi? Finally, Boston Bruins...
NHL Rumors: Barzal, Gaudette, Hischier, More
October 20th, 2019 In today's NHL Rumors rundown, we look at Mathew Barzal and his upcoming contract negotiations, Adam Gaudette's status with the Vancouver Canucks, and Nico Hischier's extension. Plus, could the Boston Bruins have interest in Jesse Puljujarvi or Josh Ho-Sang? Related: NHL Rumors: Bruins, Hall, Trade Rumors, More Islanders Looking...
