Canucks Bo Horvat Emerging as One of NHL’s Most Underrated Centers Adam Kierszenblat | January 18, 2022 Over the past 10 games, Bo Horvat has been one of the best players on the Vancouver Canucks. He is providing offence, killing penalties and hemming the opposition in their…
Capitals’ Trade Priorities Change as Offensive Dip Continues Luke James | January 18, 2022 At this point in the season, referencing the Washington Capitals’ difficulties between the pipes is like reaching for the lowest-hanging piece of fruit. While it’s legitimate to worry about the…
Sharks’ Hertl Perfect Trade Target for Avalanche Marko Zlomislic | January 18, 2022 Even though the San Jose Sharks are on track for a 19-point improvement over last season’s 82-game pace (90 vs. 71), their place in the Western Conference standings is a…
Devils’ Hughes Has Come Alive After Tough Start Alex Chauvancy | January 18, 2022 The New Jersey Devils’ 2021-22 season would probably look a bit different right now had Jack Hughes not dislocated his shoulder in the second game of the season. That forced him to…
Predators’ Recent Struggles Highlight Need for Defensive Depth Shawn Wilken | January 18, 2022 The month of January started tremendously for the Nashville Predators, winning five consecutive games during a span that included games against the Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, and Colorado…
Top 5 Jets Players of the 2010s Connor Hrabchak | January 18, 2022 It took the Winnipeg Jets a couple of years to become a playoff contender after they inherited the Atlanta Thrashers franchise in 2011. Since then, they’ve earned a 399-304-80 regular-season…
Red Wings’ Success Won’t Change Yzerman’s Plan Devin Little | January 18, 2022 During Nicklas Lidstrom’s introductory press availability as the Detroit Red Wings’ new vice president of hockey operations, hockey insider Elliotte Friedman asked general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman the question that…
Shesterkin Continuing Rangers’ Dominance in Goal Brendan Azoff | January 17, 2022 Goaltending is arguably the most crucial position in sports. It rivals that of a quarterback or starting pitcher. A team’s success and failures can hinge on the goalie being exceptional…
Golden Knights’ 2021-22 First Half Under-Achievers and Over-Achievers Ben Fisher | January 17, 2022 One look at the NHL standings, and, for Vegas Golden Knights fans, it may seem as though all is right in the world. But the club’s lofty – and expected…
2022 Olympic Men’s Hockey Team Czechia Preview Arlen Dancziger | January 17, 2022 The Olympics is widely thought of as the most prestigious international hockey tournament. Sadly, NHL players will not be participating this year, much to the chagrin of players like Brad…
Maple Leafs Getting More Value From Bunting Than Expected Peter Baracchini | January 17, 2022 When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Michael Bunting to a two-year contract, there was a massive hole to fill with the absence of Zach Hyman. 36 games into his tenure…
D.J. Smith’s Future as Senators’ Coach Depends on Second-Half Results Paul Quinney | January 16, 2022 D.J. Smith’s days as the Ottawa Senators head coach could be numbered if the team doesn’t see a big improvement in the back end of the season. Sure, with two…