TOI Impact on Jimmy Vesey Leah Dyck | November 26, 2016 The New York Rangers might have hit a jackpot when they signed Jimmy Vesey to an entry-level contract over the summer. The 23-year-old American left-winger has swiftly navigated his way…
Tkachuk’s Value Shows in PIMs Leah Dyck | November 25, 2016 When Matthew Tkachuk entered the NHL this year, he didn’t know if he was going to stay or go back to junior. Neither did Calgary Flames’ General Manager, Brad Treliving, who…
Werenski Could Surpass Karlsson Leah Dyck | November 22, 2016 Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets is one of the hottest rookie defensemen in the NHL right now. Game after game, he’s getting points and a whole lot of…
Leafs Rely Heavily on Marner Leah Dyck | November 14, 2016 Advanced stats is quickly gaining interest in the NHL. From the hardcore fanatic to the amateur scout, analytics are taking center stage in the world of hockey and we’ve barely…
Rookies and Their Time on the Ice Leah Dyck | November 4, 2016 When it comes to rookies, there’s always going to be surprises. Some exceed all expectations, while others are a disappointment. When it comes to getting the most out of rookies,…
Francis’ Next Option? Offer Sheets Leah Dyck | October 29, 2016 Ron Francis is uniquely qualified to help the Carolina Hurricanes make the playoffs and that’s just one reason why so many fans have placed their faith in him. As a…
Kings’ Success on Toffoli’s Shoulders? Leah Dyck | October 26, 2016 Throughout the last decade, the Los Angeles Kings have built a championship roster from the ground up. They’ve scouted and developed their core group and, of course, it was only…
Francis Rebuild Needs New Direction Leah Dyck | October 25, 2016 If there’s one thing Carolina Hurricanes fans know about Ron Francis, it’s that he’s precise. He knows what he wants when he wants it and he’s not afraid to go against…
Will Maple Leafs Trick-or-Treat Marner? Leah Dyck | October 21, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially entered year three of their monumental rebuild — a rebuild aiming to transform the franchise from worst team in the league to a worthy Stanley…
Chronic Challenges Looming for Kings – Part 2 Leah Dyck | October 18, 2016 Commentators have speculated the Los Angeles Kings’ puck-possession style is out-of-date. Others say they’re too big, too slow and too defensive. In part one of this article, I talked about…
Chronic Challenges Looming for Kings – Part 1 Leah Dyck | October 17, 2016 It’s no secret the Los Angeles Kings have gone through a series of challenges since winning the 2014 Stanley Cup. From not making the playoffs in 2015, losing in round…
Kings’ System Reveals Inefficiencies that Stagnate Improvement Leah Dyck | October 1, 2016 The 2016-17 NHL season will say a lot about just how sustainable the Los Angeles Kings’ system really is. When Dean Lombardi became the Kings’ general manager back in 2006,…
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