Is Benning the Canucks’ Problem? Leah Dyck | March 18, 2017 The Vancouver Canucks are one of those controversial teams when it comes to being well-managed. The problems raining down on the club have been long and grueling, while not all…
Panthers’ Sporadic Wins Mask Real Problem Leah Dyck | March 16, 2017 It’s now mid-March and the regular season is coming to an end. As always, there’s a handful of teams who’ve already secured their spot in the playoffs while others continue…
Coyotes’ Hockey Operations Proving Fruitful Leah Dyck | March 14, 2017 John Chayka was named general manager of the Arizona Coyotes on May 5, 2016, and that’s made him the youngest GM in the history of the four major professional sports.…
Top 10 NHL Defense Prospects Leah Dyck | March 10, 2017 The 2017 NHL Entry Draft is only four months away and conversations about this year’s pool of defense prospects are already interesting no matter what is being said. Among the deliberation,…
European Defensemen Largely Underrated Leah Dyck | March 9, 2017 As the National Hockey League continues to evolve, the ripple effect can be seen in every league providing it young talent. Along with the demands for changing skill sets comes…
Blackhawks: Bowman’s Roster Strategies & Tactics Leah Dyck | February 28, 2017 After taking a closer look at how the Chicago Blackhawks have managed to sustain Stanley Cup contention for as long as they have, the evidence suggests it might have something to…
College Hockey Sustaining the Blackhawks Leah Dyck | February 27, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks have done what no one else has been able to do. They figured out how to sustain playoff contention every year since 2009, winning three Stanley Cups…
NCAA Defensemen Gaining Popularity Leah Dyck | February 22, 2017 Over the past decade, NCAA defensemen have been making an impact in the NHL and general managers are taking notice. The skills demanded from defensemen these days has made the…
LA Kings: A Looming Resurgence? Leah Dyck | February 16, 2017 Timing is everything when it comes to winning Stanley Cups, even if that team is the Los Angeles Kings. Having a sure thing for a system doesn’t matter when its…
Hurricanes’ Slow & Steady Rebuild Leah Dyck | February 15, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes certainly have a lot on their plate right now. With the upcoming expansion draft, the NHL trade deadline and the possibility of playoff contention, there’s no lack…
Expansion Rules Forcing Francis’ Hand Leah Dyck | February 13, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes are shaping into a pretty good team and it’s all thanks to Ron Francis, the club’s general manager — even though they’re standing last in the Metropolitan…
Mitch Marner: Hockey’s Most Beautiful Leah Dyck | February 6, 2017 There’s something undeniably beautiful about Mitch Marner, a right-winger rookie playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Even The Great One puts him up there with Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid,…
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