The Oilers Can Make the Playoffs If… Marcy Di Michele | October 12, 2016 As the Edmonton Oilers set to embark on a new NHL season, they look markedly different from last year’s team. Taylor Hall and Nail Yakupov are gone. Milan Lucic, Kris…
What to Watch for in Sharks Early Games Zeke | October 12, 2016 The San Jose Sharks enter the 2016-17 with the expectation they will be among the best teams in hockey. Unlike last year, where the team had many changes to start…
Lindholm and Rakell Contract Status, Carey Price Missing Opener, & More Brandon Share-Cohen | October 12, 2016 With the NHL season starting Wednesday, there is still some unfinished business to be done in the world of restricted free agents. Both Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell are still…
Gudas a Bad Fit for the Flyers? Matt Brauckmann | October 12, 2016 The Flyers are still days away from their highly anticipated season opener, and Radko Gudas’ name has already been the center of controversy on more than one occasion. That is…
Flames Bennett Poised for Big Season Ryan Pike | October 12, 2016 At the 2014 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames got lucky. Needing another top-flight forward to complement 2013 pick Sean Monahan (and 2011 pick Johnny Gaudreau, who had just gone pro),…
Ristolainen Re-Signs With Sabres, Versteeg Signs With Flames, Crosby Skates & More News Steven DiOssi | October 11, 2016 Ristolainen Re-Signs With Sabres The Buffalo Sabres re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to a six-year, $32.4 million contract on Tuesday. IT'S OFFICIAL: Rasmus Ristolainen has been extended, 6-year…
Forbes’ Top 150 Fantasy Defensemen Andrew Forbes | October 11, 2016 Forbes’ Top 300 Fantasy Forwards Forbes’ Top 75 Fantasy Goalies With the NHL season only a couple of sleeps away, fantasy leagues are opening up and some of you still…
Lightning Re-Sign Nikita Kucherov Steven DiOssi | October 11, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Nikita Kucherov to a three-year contract worth an average of $4.766 million per year, the team announced on Tuesday. #tblightning Nikita Kucherov on signing…
Anaheim Ducks 2016-17 Season Preview Felix Sicard | October 11, 2016 The Anaheim Ducks entered the 2015-16 season with a realistic dose of optimism. They’d pushed the Chicago Blackhawks to the brink in the Western Conference Final the season prior, putting…
5 Ways to Improve NHL Player Safety Zeke | October 11, 2016 The NHL has a department for player safety and I’m not a fan of how they do their job. The most consequential part of their job relates to head shots, coming from both…
Analyzing the Red Wings Forward Lines Tony Wolak | October 11, 2016 With the final Detroit Red Wings roster taking shape, we’re able to get a better understanding of how coach Jeff Blashill will pencil in his forwards for their season opener…
NHL Standings Predictions: Preseason Edition Larry Fisher | October 11, 2016 With the puck about to drop on the NHL season, I’m putting out my official preseason standings predictions. As was the case last year, I’m updating my offseason standings predictions…
