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
Seven Things About P.K. Subban
April 2nd, 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...
History of the Houston Aeros
March 30th, 2020 The Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their six seasons and won two league championships in three final appearances. The Aeros were the first major professional hockey team in Texas and became one of the state's most...
Revisiting David Poile's Drafts - 1998
March 10th, 2020 The Nashville Predators have been an NHL franchise since the 1998-99 season after the city was granted an expansion team in June 1997. In their 21 seasons of existence, there has been one constant: general manager David Poile, who's served that role since the franchise's inception. He's been the architect behind every season, from the...
Origins of Every NHL Team: Western Conference
February 27th, 2020 In the second of a two-part post, learn how the Western Conference grew to its current size of 15 teams. Through expansion, league merger, and relocation, the conference moved from establishing roots in non-traditional hockey markets like California to having teams in the desert. Learn the story behind each franchise. Origins of all...
Best & Worst Trades in Panthers History
February 2nd, 2020 In the 25 years since the Florida Panthers became a franchise, their 10 general managers have made a lot of trades. As an expansion team for the 1993-94 season, they made 16 trades in their first year alone. Some of these early trades made an impact as the team finished one point outside the playoffs in their inaugural season and...
NHL TV Blackouts & Why They Happen?
January 16th, 2020 Picture a scenario. Your local NHL team is playing a nationally-televised game. It's on NBCSN, which you access through an app because you don't have cable or satellite. You're excited to watch it, but when you turn it on, you're denied because of a tv blackout based on your location. Another scenario. You live in Philadelphia and...
