Oilers’ Trade Targets on the Seattle Kraken Rob Couch | January 8, 2022 The Seattle Kraken are at the bottom of the Western Conference and last in the Pacific Division by a long shot. The first season hasn’t gone as planned after building…
Canadiens Still Shouldn’t Have Matched Kotkaniemi Offer Sheet Ryan Szporer | January 7, 2022 Ex-Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi was always going to enjoy success with the Carolina Hurricanes. Why harp on it?
Canadiens Usher in New Era With Hiring of Chantal Machabée Melissa Boyd | January 7, 2022 When Montreal Canadiens Owner and President Geoff Molson sat in front of the media in November to field questions after firing Marc Bergevin, Trevor Timmins, and Paul Wilson, he talked…
6 Future Outdoor Game Locations Mike Fink | January 7, 2022 The Winter Classic was recently played in the freezing elements of Target Field in Minnesota, and fans of the NHL were treated to an entertaining and much-anticipated game. The St.…
Maple Leafs Can Count on Campbell Taking Discount to Stay in Toronto Shaun Filippelli | January 7, 2022 Although every all-star performance that Jack Campbell gifts the Toronto Maple Leafs is exactly what the franchise needs out of their netminder, each tends to exacerbate the concern surrounding the…
3 Bruins Benefitting From Bruce Cassidy’s New Line Combinations Scott Roche | January 6, 2022 When the Boston Bruins returned from their 16-day break, coach Bruce Cassidy shook up his lines. It was just not the top-six that were affected, but it was a shake-up…
Penguins’ Mike Sullivan Should Be Jack Adams Award Favourite Marko Zlomislic | January 6, 2022 Since Mike Sullivan took over as the head coach of Pittsburgh Penguins midway through the 2015-16 season, only the Tampa Bay Lightning (291 wins) and Washington Capitals (286) have won…
Maple Leafs Should Move Home Games to Buffalo Kevin Armstrong | January 6, 2022 All of the tarps were back as the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. It was an eerie reminder of the 2020-21 season with no fans…
3 Keys to a Hurricanes Stanley Cup in 2022 Brandon Stanley | January 6, 2022 I know I’m a few days late here, but being that this is my first post of 2022, allow me to begin with a hearty Happy New Year to all.…
An Interview with Nadia Popovici, the Hero Behind the Bench Ben Fisher | January 6, 2022 The Jan. 4 edition of the Morning Skate newsletter featured an interview with Nadia Popovici, the 22-year-old med student and Seattle Kraken fan who was tracked down by the Vancouver…
Red Wings: What’s Wrong With Filip Zadina? Tony Wolak | January 6, 2022 On Tuesday night, the Detroit Red Wings scratched Filip Zadina, opting to sit the forward against the San Jose Sharks. While it’s not uncommon to give a young player an…
Rangers’ Strome, Goodrow & Lafreniere Stepping up With Panarin Out Brian Abate | January 6, 2022 The New York Rangers are looking to prove that their hot start to the season isn’t a fluke. And right now, they’re in the midst of an impressive three-game winning…
