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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
Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Forwards
October 13th, 2020 Europeans are having a bigger impact in the NHL now than ever before. Of the 985 players to play in at least one game this season, 268, or 27 percent, were born in Europe. Europeans have been at the pinnacle of success in recent seasons, winning five of the past 10 Hart, Art Ross, and Norris Trophy winners. But European success in the...
Seven Things About P.K. Subban
October 13th, 2020 Pernell-Karl Subban, known to most as P.K., is one of the most dynamic defensemen in recent memory. His electrifying play on the ice combines with his equally-charismatic personality off-ice into a person who is both beloved and criticized, often at the same time. But regardless of how you view him, he is one of the game's most...
Broad Street Bullies: More Than Goons, Fists & Enforcers
October 10th, 2020 During the 1970s, only the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins had more victories than the Philadelphia Flyers' 424. During that decade, the Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975, went to two more Finals, and missed the playoffs once. Furthermore, they registered 100 or more points in five consecutive seasons between...
The NHL's Exclusive 13 x 30 Club
October 6th, 2020 The 2017-18 season was an incredible season for Russian sniper Alex Ovechkin as he joined not one, but two exclusive clubs. On Mar. 12, he became the 20th member of the 600-goal club and on Jan. 25, the 10th player to join the 13 x 30 club, a group of players who scored 30 goals in at least 13 seasons. Ovechkin also became only the...![Oilers Unlikely to Take Defenseman With 14th Pick [Video]](https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Ken-Holland-Oilers-383x231.jpg)
Oilers Unlikely to Take Defenseman With 14th Pick [Video]
October 5th, 2020 Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland recently gave some insight into his team's approach at the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft. Give a watch, and see what position he is unlikely to target with his first-round pick. As Holland points out, there's really no reason for the Oilers to draft a defenseman with their first-round...![Canucks GM Benning Looking to Add Picks in 2020 Draft [Video]](https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Jim-Benning-Canucks-1-383x231.jpg)
Canucks GM Benning Looking to Add Picks in 2020 Draft [Video]
October 5th, 2020 In a recent virtual press conference, Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning provided insight into his team's approach at the upcoming draft, as well as his desire to add more picks. Check it out: Specifically, Benning mentions that he will not be changing how he targets players despite not having a pick until the...![Marco Rossi's Favorite Player is Brayden Point [Video]](https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Rossi_BT2-383x231.jpg)
