William Espy

Blue Jackets’ Third Overall Pick Should Be Fairly Straightforward

William Espy | May 17, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a shocking move the last time they had the third overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. In 2016, it seemed like a given that…

Blue Jackets’ Jarmo Kekalainen Still Right Man for the Job

William Espy | May 9, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves in a difficult situation. Despite a star signing in the form of Johnny Gaudreau during the offseason, they performed worse in the 2022-23 season…

California Hockey: The Current Golden Age and How it Came to Be

William Espy | April 24, 2023

The NHL has consisted of mostly Canadians, Europeans, and Americans from colder climates for the past few decades. Although it’s far from being seen as a hockey hotbed, California-born players…

San Jose Sharks: Markus Nutivaara’s Fight to the NHL

William Espy | April 17, 2023

Markus Nutivaara has been suffering from a hip injury and as a result, he missed the entirety of the 2022-23 season, which would’ve been his first with the San Jose…

Columbus Blue Jackets Sending Down Cole Sillinger Long Overdue

William Espy | March 25, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Thursday that they have loaned center Cole Sillinger to the Cleveland Monsters for what will likely be the remainder of the regular season. While…

Blue Jackets’ Reunion With Voracek Was Short But Meaningful

William Espy | March 13, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets expected to have their reunion with forward Jakub Voracek to last through at least the 2023-24 season when they traded for him nearly two years ago.…

Sharks’ Mike Grier Leading Organization in the Right Direction

William Espy | February 28, 2023

Taking control of the San Jose Sharks hasn’t been the easiest first job for their relatively new general manager Mike Grier. After half of a calendar year in the role,…

Blue Jackets Getting Money’s Worth From Mathieu Olivier

William Espy | February 22, 2023

When the Columbus Blue Jackets traded a fourth-round pick for forward Mathieu Olivier last June, it seemed like a move that wouldn’t make much of a difference. He had been…

Sharks’ Alexander Barabanov Quietly Having Breakout Season

William Espy | February 16, 2023

When breakout players have been discussed this season, the main player acknowledged has undoubtedly been Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres who seemingly overnight became a superstar-level player. The San…

Blue Jackets Will Have Third-Line Center of the Future in Voronkov

William Espy | February 13, 2023

There has been talk for a few years now that as soon as Dmitri Voronkov’s Kontinental Hockey League contract expires, he’ll be coming overseas to play in the NHL for…

Sharks’ Timo Meier Can Be a Difference Maker for a Contender

William Espy | February 4, 2023

The San Jose Sharks are going to be looking to move some pieces in the near future and one of them will be Timo Meier. He’s a player that Sharks…

Blue Jackets Make Right Call Allowing Teams to Talk to Gavrikov

William Espy | February 3, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets are prepared to sell some assets at the trade deadline, that’s not a surprise. The biggest piece they’ll have on the market will be Vladislav Gavrikov,…