6 Penguins Draft Picks That Didn’t Work Out in Pittsburgh Nick Horwat | December 8, 2021 Every team has them. Players they took in a draft but went on to have success in other cities. Maybe the original team didn’t think the player was good enough,…
12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL Josh Bell | December 8, 2021 The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme.…
Canucks’ Bruce Boudreau: 5 Interesting Facts Adam Kierszenblat | December 8, 2021 The Vancouver Canucks announced Bruce Boudreau as the new head coach on Dec. 6, 2021. This is his fourth time behind an NHL bench, and he hopes some playoff success…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 8 Greg Boysen | December 8, 2021 Dec. 8 has been a very unique date in National Hockey League history. It gave us the first goal that was actually shot into the net by a goaltender. It…
Revisiting Jonathan Quick’s Legendary 2012 Playoffs Austin Stanovich | December 7, 2021 With the conclusion of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy. After an amazing run, he was a more than deserving winner. He’s…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 7 Greg Boysen | December 7, 2021 This was a significant date in Montreal as their greatest captain played his first game with the “C” on his sweater. There were numerous Hall of Famers who had big…
10 Best 7th Round Picks Since 2005 Josh Bell | December 6, 2021 The NHL Draft is used to try and level the playing field in the league. The teams near the bottom of the league standings get the opportunity to draft first…
Martin St. Louis, the Little Big Man Eugene Helfrick | December 6, 2021 Little Big Men have always been a staple in the NHL. You know the type: fast as the wind, nimble on their feet, quick with their hands and tough to…
Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2010 Devon Platana | December 6, 2021 The 11th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 10 drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher, you…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 6 Greg Boysen | December 6, 2021 The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League set another one of his numerous records on this date. Also, there was a trio of very rare goaltending…
Penguins Starting to See Effects of Rutherford’s Poor Decision Making Nick Horwat | December 5, 2021 Year after year, each team in the NHL grapples with the question of where they stand in terms of contending for the Stanley Cup. Teams like the Buffalo Sabres are…
Minnesota Wild’s Late First-Round Draft Pick History Devon Platana | December 5, 2021 The 2021 NHL Entry Draft was exciting for teams around the league as each organization had a chance to fill its cupboards with more promising prospects. That includes the Minnesota…
