Penguins Must Keep Faith With Snake-Bitten Zucker Marko Zlomislic | January 5, 2022 Few players have caused as much internal strife for their fanbases this season as winger Jason Zucker has for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The owner of a hefty contract that pays…
Avalanche’s Weak Schedule Is Chance to Rocket Atop Standings Marko Zlomislic | January 4, 2022 With their 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, the Colorado Avalanche kicked off 2022 with a bang, hoping to set the tone for what promises to be…
Penguins’ Rodrigues Is the NHL’s Most Improved Player Marko Zlomislic | January 4, 2022 In case you missed it, the Pittsburgh Penguins walloped the San Jose Sharks on Sunday afternoon, with Evan Rodrigues and Bryan Rust posting matching hat-tricks en route to a comprehensive…
3 Avalanche Players Looking to Bounce Back in 2022 Marko Zlomislic | January 2, 2022 Heading into 2022, the Colorado Avalanche maneuvered around potholes caused by numerous injuries to key players and the frustrating machinations of COVID protocol, to lead the Central Division in points…
3 Avalanche Trends to Watch for in 2022 Marko Zlomislic | January 2, 2022 Another year is in the books, and 2022 now adorns our calendars, reminding us of the eternal march of time. Beyond being more aesthetically pleasing than 2021, 2022 also represents…
3 Penguins Trends to Watch for in 2022 Marko Zlomislic | January 2, 2022 In the aftermath of the numerous trials and tribulations introduced to the NHL and the world at large in 2021, the new year of 2022 represents an opportunity for renewal,…
3 Penguins’ Trade Targets To Fix Struggling Power Play Marko Zlomislic | December 31, 2021 After successfully navigating through the early absence of their franchise pillars in Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin (remember him?), the Pittsburgh Penguins currently sit in fourth in the unforgiving Metropolitan…
3 Avalanche Trade Targets To Fix Penalty Kill Marko Zlomislic | December 31, 2021 It’s exceedingly rare that any Stanley Cup contender is exceptional in all facets of play, especially in the modern salary cap era. Financial constraints often require constant roster maneuvering which…
NHL’s 5 Most Disappointing Players of 2021-22 Marko Zlomislic | December 30, 2021 Due to a plethora of issues ranging from franchise turmoil to the ruthlessness of puck luck, the players included on this list have been disappointing through the first part of…
NHL’s 5 Most Surprising Players of 2021-22 Marko Zlomislic | December 28, 2021 For one reason or another, many players often swim undetected in the consciousness of the NHL-consuming public when it comes to predicting a season’s standout performers. A player may be…
NHL’s 3 Most Surprising Teams of 2021-22 Marko Zlomislic | December 27, 2021 The word “surprise” carries an ambiguous connotation. Certain surprises are pleasant and welcome. Think finding a crisp $20 bill in the pocket of a coat you haven’t worn in a…
Hockey Advanced Analytics: What Are They & Why Are They Important? Marko Zlomislic | December 26, 2021 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Advanced Analytics Primer. An introduction to what analytics and advanced statistics are and a short history of these statistics in hockey is followed by a…