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Nick Haydon

Nick Haydon covers the Chicago Blackhaws for The Hockey Writers. A lifelong hockey player and fan, Nick captures the storylines others miss by leaning into his experience. There is so much more to the sport than statistics, and he founded Jabobber Hockey to go beyond the ice to capture the spirit of the game we love.

NHLPA’s Player Poll: McDavid, Crosby, Marchand, and More

Nick Haydon | April 2, 2020

The NHL’s Players’ Association released its annual Player Poll yesterday. If you are not familiar with the poll, it asks NHL players a wide variety of NHL related questions, ranging…

Categories Commentary

Top 5 Players Wasting Their Best Years

Nick Haydon | March 28, 2020

The National Hockey League boasts the most skilled hockey players in the entire world. Often, these superstars achieve success proportionate to their immense talent: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Patrick Kane,…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, Top 10 Lists

Avalanche Benefit from Suspended NHL Season

Nick Haydon | March 15, 2020

As you surely know by now, the NHL has suspended the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus outbreak. This decision, of course, reflects the best interests of players, team staff, fans,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche’s Samuel Girard Delivering

Nick Haydon | March 12, 2020

With over 220 games under his belt, it’s easy to forget that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is only 21 years old. His NHL experience at such a young age…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche Getting What They Traded for in Grubauer

Nick Haydon | March 7, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche have had an extremely strong and successful season to date. Goaltending has been an indispensable component of the Avalanche’s climb to the top of the standings. Starter…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Avalanche’s Offense the Best in the Central Division

Nick Haydon | March 5, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche boast one of the most explosive offenses in the NHL. Led by two of the most dynamic forwards, Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, the Avalanche have taken…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avs’ Francouz Is Looking a Bit Like Binnington

Nick Haydon | March 1, 2020

Last season, Jordan Binnington seemingly appeared out of nowhere, carrying the St. Louis Blues to their first-ever Stanley Cup. This season, Pavel Francouz’s rise and success for the Colorado Avalanche…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Avalanche’s Offensive Additions Paying Off

Nick Haydon | February 28, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche entered the offseason needing to add depth to their offense. Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen formed arguably the most potent line in the NHL. The…

Categories Colorado Avalanche
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