Tyler Kuehl
I'm a broadcast journalist from West Michigan, with an incredible passion for the game of hockey. After playing in goal for 16 years, I realized that my time on the ice was up, and chose a slightly different path working in the media. It is just as demanding, just a little less physical.
Author's Posts
Canadiens & Price Need a Reliable Backup Goalie
November 27th, 2019 In today's NHL, the starting goaltender plays fewer games than they ever had before. Among 26 starters last season, each averaged a little over 53 games played, with only eight playing 60 or more. Compare that to the 2008-09 season, where 10 goaltenders reached the 60-game mark, with Henrik Lundqvist, Niklas Backstrom, Marty Turco...
Rocket Report: Laval at .500 Through October
November 2nd, 2019 Two years ago, there was no question that the Laval Rocket had one of the worst seasons in AHL history. They only managed to win 24 games, and obtained 58 points to finish dead-last in the league. Last season there were definite signs of improvement, but still finished well outside of the playoff picture. While the expectations are...
Drouin's Confidence Growing in Montreal
October 21st, 2019 The Montreal Canadiens missed the playoffs for the second year in a row last season. However, they did show some promise, as they only missed the postseason by two points. The coming-out party of Max Domi, the impressive rookie season from Jesperi Kotkaniemi, and Carey Price returning to form were just a few of the bright spots for the...
Canadiens October Outlook: Price, Domi, Tatar & Depth
September 27th, 2019 The NHL preseason is wrapping up as rosters are being finalized, systems are being fine-tuned, and players are getting back into game shape. For the Montreal Canadiens, Oct. 3 is coming fast. A team that narrowly missed the playoffs last season, the Canadiens are poised to make a run at a playoff spot once again. The first month of...
Predicting the Canadiens' Power Play Units
September 3rd, 2019 One of the biggest advantages a team can have is having exceptional special teams units. However, when a team struggles to produce when given the man-advantage, it can really be detrimental to a team's success. That was certainly the problem for the Montreal Canadiens last season. In 2017-18, the Canadiens had a power play success...
Canadiens Roster Depth: Ranking the Centres
August 28th, 2019 With the season just around the corner, it is time to take a deep look into the Montreal Canadiens as a whole. This is part of a series of articles where we rank each player within the organization based on position. This list does not just include players on the Montreal or Laval Rocket roster. Featured players will also include...
