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Richard Jelinek

I am 45 years old from Fostoria, Ohio. Aside from my beautiful wife and 2 amazing dogs Hockey is my love. Will watch any type of hockey, regardless of league or team.  Currently covering the Arizona Coyotes of the NHL.

Vejmelka & Coyotes Aim for Big Season

Richard Jelinek | September 2, 2023

If the Arizona Coyotes are going to make a statement in 2023-24, goaltender Karel Vejmelka will have to become a star. Does he have what it takes to be a…

Categories Arizona Coyotes

Coyotes Can Help AHL Roster Via Free Agency

Richard Jelinek | August 28, 2023

The Arizona Coyotes have made some sound decisions this offseason to build a competitive roster that may qualify for a playoff spot this season. The lineup has more skill, speed,…

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Coyotes Have Some Hope After Busy Offseason

Richard Jelinek | August 26, 2023

The 2023-24 version of the Arizona Coyotes roster is going to look completely different from last season. They have added parts to the roster that should increase both their wins…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Season Previews

Riley Kidney – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | June 16, 2021

Riley Kidney 2020-21 Team: Acadie-Bathurst Titan Date of Birth: March 25, 2003 Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 168 pounds Shoots: L Position: Center NHL Draft…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Daniil Sobolev – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | June 14, 2021

Daniil Sobolev 2020-21 Team: Windsor SpitfiresDate of Birth: March 2, 2003Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, RussiaHt: 6-foot-0 Wt: 198 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Penguins Prospect Bellerive Fighting to Crack NHL Lineup

Richard Jelinek | June 11, 2021

The Pittsburgh Penguins have work to do since their 2020-21 season is now over. The project for the front office is to make the team better next season than the…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Alexei Kolosov- 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | June 8, 2021

Alexei Kolosov 2020-21 Team: Dinamo Minsk (KHL)Date of Birth: January 4, 2002Place of Birth: Minsk, BelarusHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 187 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoaltenderNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Penguins’ Top 5 Questions to Answer This Offseason

Richard Jelinek | June 4, 2021

This offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins will either be really quiet or very busy. After their playoff exit thanks to the New York Islanders, the Penguins have many questions heading…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Previews and Predictions

Olivier Nadeau – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | May 31, 2021

Olivier Nadeau 2020-21 Team: Shawinigan CataractesDate of Birth: January 23, 2003Place of Birth: St-George’s, QC, CanadaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 205 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Player Profiles

Penguins Facing Do-or-Die Scenario in Game 6

Richard Jelinek | May 26, 2021

In a matchup that has been up and down for both teams, the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have put on an entertaining series. The end will come for…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Guillaume Richard- 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | May 23, 2021

Guillaume Richard 2020-21 Team: Tri-City StormDate of Birth: February 10, 2003Place of Birth: Quebec, QC, CanadaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 172 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: Prospect eligible for the 2021 NHL…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Penguins Make Game 2 Adjustments to Even Series With Islanders

Richard Jelinek | May 20, 2021

The threat of an 0-2 deficit in the series with the New York Islanders did not sit well with the Pittsburgh Penguins, who regrouped and came out with a different…

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