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Michael Ostrower

Michael primarily covers the St. Louis Blues and New York Islanders, as well as prospects and the NHL Entry Draft. He follows all teams from around the league while focusing on the advanced analytics and contractual aspect of the NHL.

Revisiting Seattle Kraken’s Expansion Draft 4 Years Later

Michael Ostrower | December 27, 2025

With the Seattle Kraken’s expansion draft four-year anniversary, it is a great time to assess the team’s first few seasons as an NHL franchise. In the club’s four seasons, they…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Kraken History, NHL Expansion, Seattle Kraken

Revisiting the Los Angeles Kings’ Trade for Kevin Fiala

Michael Ostrower | November 27, 2025

June 29, 2022, will forever be a day that changed the landscape of the Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings franchises. The two teams engaged in a blockbuster trade that…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Kings Transactions, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, NHL Trade Analysis, Wild Transactions

Revisiting the Islanders and Canucks Bo Horvat Trade

Michael Ostrower | October 31, 2025

Jan. 30 is the anniversary of the Vancouver Canucks sending Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a protected 2023 first-round draft…

Categories Archives, Canucks Transactions, Hockey History, Islanders Transactions, New York Islanders, NHL Trade Analysis, Vancouver Canucks

Comparing Connor McDavid & Connor Bedard’s Rookie Seasons

Michael Ostrower | September 5, 2025

The future of the NHL has never looked brighter due to the increase in talent across the league. While generational talents Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, and Alexander Ovechkin can be…

Categories Archives, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History

Revisiting the 3-Team Alexander Romanov Trade

Michael Ostrower | June 12, 2025

On July 7, 2022, news broke at the NHL Draft of the Montreal Canadiens trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th overall selection to the New York Islanders for the…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks Transactions, Canadiens Transactions, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Islanders Transactions, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, NHL Trade Analysis

Revisiting Blue Jackets and Jets’ Dubois for Laine Trade

Michael Ostrower | March 12, 2025

On Jan. 23, 2021, the Columbus Blue Jackets sent Pierre-Luc Dubois and a third-round pick to the Winnipeg Jets for Patrick Laine and Jack Roslovic. This blockbuster saw two rising…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Columbus Blue Jackets, Hockey History, Jets History, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Trade Analysis, Winnipeg Jets

Projected Lineups for the Golden Knights vs Islanders – 1/9/25

Michael Ostrower | January 9, 2025

The New York Islanders take on the Vegas Golden Knights tonight at T-Mobile Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. ISLANDERS (15-18-7) at GOLDEN…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vegas Golden Knights

Projected Lineups for the Blues vs Ducks – 1/9/25

Michael Ostrower | January 9, 2025

The Anaheim Ducks take on the St. Louis Blues tonight at Enterprise Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (17-18-5) at BLUES (19-19-4) 8…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, NHL News, Projected Lineups, St Louis Blues

Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Wild – 1/9/25

Michael Ostrower | January 9, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Minnesota Wild tonight at Xcel Energy Center Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. AVALANCHE (25-16-1) at WILD (26-11-4) 8…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs vs Hurricanes – 1/9/25

Michael Ostrower | January 9, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at Lenovo Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (27-13-2) at HURRICANES (24-15-2)…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Toronto Maple Leafs

Projected Lineups for the Senators vs Sabres – 1/9/25

Michael Ostrower | January 9, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Ottawa Senators tonight at Canadian Tire Centre. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (15-21-5) at SENATORS (19-17-3) 7…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL News, Ottawa Senators, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Penguins – 1/9/25

Michael Ostrower | January 9, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at PPG Paints Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (25-12-3) at PENGUINS (17-17-8) 7…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Projected Lineups
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