What the Rangers Should Expect with Their Second Overall Pick Jeb Biggart | May 1, 2019 For the first time since 1966, the New York Rangers will have the second overall selection in the entry draft. The last time the Rangers owned a top-five selection, they…
Maple Leafs’ Swirling Rumors: Babcock, Johnsson, Marner & Moore The Old Prof | May 1, 2019 Of the number of swirling rumors that have followed the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Round 1 loss to the Boston Bruins, some stand out of immediate interest to Maple Leaf fans.…
The Grind Line: Yzerman’s First Red Wings Move? Tony Wolak | April 30, 2019 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
Kris Letang Personifies the Penguins’ Problems Steve Rodenbaugh | April 29, 2019 After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017, the Pittsburgh Penguins have established a new streak; back-to-back early exits from the Stanley Cup playoffs and, with an aging core…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Maple Leafs, Jets, More Jim Parsons | April 29, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on a few players from the Calgary Flames, the Carolina Hurricanes are banged up and could be without some big names for…
Oilers GM Not Even Hired Yet But Already Working Jim Parsons | April 29, 2019 The search for the Edmonton Oilers new general manager feels like it’s been a long process, even though it really hasn’t been. While fans have known a new face will…
Should the Blues Pursue Jake Gardiner? Stephen Ground | April 29, 2019 The St. Louis Blues are a complete team in many ways. They have a deep forward group already, with prospects like Jordan Kyrou and Klim Kostin potentially there to supplement…
Canadiens’ Kotkaniemi Has Some Serious Potential Peter Kapelanski | April 28, 2019 In 2018, the Montreal Canadiens were given the third overall pick in the NHL Draft, their highest pick since 2012 when the team selected offensive forward Alex Galchenyuk with the…
Flyers’ Potential Trade Targets Ryan Hodge | April 28, 2019 Without being a fly on the wall while NHL front offices discuss their trade blocks, there’s no accurate way to surmise what players may, or may not, be available. But…
Brind’Amour Deserves Jack Adams Nomination Mark Shiver | April 28, 2019 Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour should be the leading candidate to win the Jack Adams Award, hands down. When the three finalists for the award were announced Friday, though,…
Maple Leafs News & Analysis: Babcock, Kadri, Marner, Nylander & Hyman The Old Prof | April 27, 2019 When the Boston Bruins eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs last Tuesday night, they did more than end Toronto’s hopes for a Stanley Cup. They eliminated any hope that the Cup…
Canucks News: Gretzky, Pettersson, Don Cherry, Demko & Draft Picks? The Old Prof | April 26, 2019 The first round of the playoffs is officially completed, and there are a few surprises. Who would have thought that in both the Eastern and Western conferences the #7 and…
