Test Your Sidney Crosby Knowledge With Our Quiz John Kreiser | February 19, 2021 Sidney Crosby is scheduled to play his 1,000th regular-season NHL game on Saturday, when he and the Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Islanders. The nickname “Sid the Kid” hardly…
Kirill Kaprizov Having Major Impact on Wild Devon Platana | February 16, 2021 When the Minnesota Wild drafted Kirill Kaprizov 135th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, no one could imagine the impact he’d have in his rookie season six years later.…
Hurricanes’ Steven Lorentz: The Evolution of a Longshot Prospect Alex Ohari | February 16, 2021 Dream big. That’s what Hall of Fame defenseman Al MacInnis told a young Steven Lorentz. Actually – he wrote it right on Stevie’s stick. For many, a dream is merely…
Lightning: Erik Cernak’s Path to the NHL Nathan Moser | February 16, 2021 One of my colleagues Eugene Helfrick discussed how valuable defenseman Erik Cernak has been to the Tampa Bay Lightning and how much of a loss it was for him to be…
Ralph Backstrom Dies; Was 6-Time Cup Winner with Canadiens John Kreiser | February 8, 2021 Ralph Backstrom, who died Sunday at his home in Windsor, Colorado, at age 83, played a key role in three dynasties for the Montreal Canadiens. The six-time Stanley Cup winner…
Flames’ Valimaki a Long-Shot for the Calder Paul Quinney | February 1, 2021 Those players whom hockey writers think have a shot at winning the Calder Memorial Trophy usually face enough pressure without putting more of it on themselves. Yet Calgary Flames’ defenseman…
Chicago Blackhawks’ Nikita Zadorov: 5 Quick Facts Brooke LoFurno | January 31, 2021 When the Chicago Blackhawks acquired 25-year-old defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Colorado Avalanche in October 2020, fans didn’t know what to expect. The fact that he came, in part, for…
Canucks Motte Emerging as a Two-Way Threat in the NHL Matthew Zator | January 30, 2021 On Feb 26, 2018, the Vancouver Canucks made a very unpopular move when they traded Thomas Vanek to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen. Many thought…
Oilers’ Hemsky Had an Underappreciated Career Colton Pankiw | January 13, 2021 Edmonton Oilers fans finally have reason to cheer once again. The team is on the rise and would have more than likely earned a spot in the 2020 playoffs had…
Corey Crawford’s Retirement Leaves Legacy With Blackhawks Shaun Filippelli | January 9, 2021 If the Chicago Blackhawks’ confusing one-year offer to Corey Crawford wasn’t indication enough that they didn’t want to keep him, then their failure to fight any harder for him should…
Calgary Flames’ Great Gary Roberts Paul Quinney | January 2, 2021 The Calgary Flames’ first-round draft pick in 1984, Gary Roberts, played 10 memorable seasons in the Stampede City. He finished his career with the Tampa Bay Lightning over two decades…
Joe Sakic Is the Avalanche’s All-Time Best Gift Julian Mongillo | December 23, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche has been a long storied franchise going back to the Quebec Nordique days. They have seen plenty of Hall of Fame-caliber players don their sweaters throughout the…
