8 Standouts From World Juniors Day 2 Dustin Nelson | December 28, 2016 The second day of the 2017 World Junior Championship featured eight teams, a massive upset and more than one blowout. There wasn’t a marquee match like Monday, but that didn’t…
Next Summer’s Hidden Free Agent Gems Tony Wolak | December 27, 2016 As we enter the New Year, a few free agents from last summer’s class are already making an impact with their 2016-17 team. After big names like Steven Stamkos, Kyle…
9 Standouts at World Juniors Day 1 Dustin Nelson | December 27, 2016 The 2017 World Junior Championship kicked off with four games in Montreal and Toronto on Boxing Day. It was highlighted by two close contests, including the Czech Republic downing Finland…
Top Players to Watch at World Juniors Dustin Nelson | December 23, 2016 It’s here. The 2017 World Junior Championship is finally here. With its arrival comes a chance for national glory, rising draft stock, the biggest stage some players will ever see…
Underachieving Players in the Pacific Division Trevor Beggs | December 21, 2016 With the weakest division in hockey, the Pacific has its share of underachieving players. While finding underachieving players on the bottom-dwelling Canucks and Coyotes rosters is an easy task, it’s…
World Junior A Challenge Standouts Dustin Nelson | December 18, 2016 The World Junior A Challenge has come to an end in Bonnyville with the United States shutting out Canada East to grab their seventh title at the annual tournament. The…
Players to Watch at the World Junior A Challenge Dustin Nelson | December 11, 2016 Now in its 11th year, the World Junior A Challenge is a top showcase for skaters across the world playing junior A hockey. This year’s tournament features two NHL draft…
6 Thoughts on the U.S. WJC Camp Roster Dustin Nelson | December 10, 2016 The 2017 World Junior Championship is just around the corner. National teams are gathering for selection camps to whittle down rosters one last time before the tournament starts in earnest…
5 Flames Who Have Disappointed Ben Shelley | November 30, 2016 It’s common to see a top star hit a slump. What’s uncommon is nearly every key player on a team hitting a slump at the same time. However, if you’re able…
Top 5 Trades in Lightning History Dan Herrejon | November 29, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning franchise has been around for a quarter century. In that time, the various team general managers have pulled off some trades that have changed the course…
Calder Race at the Quarter Mark Dustin Nelson | November 28, 2016 We have passed the oft-used (roughly) quarter-season mark of American Thanksgiving. Enough games have passed that we have a good sense of what’s going well and what’s a flaming dumpster…
6 Young Centers Set for Big Raises Trevor Beggs | November 27, 2016 The National Hockey League is quickly becoming a young man’s game. That is good news for all of these young men, who are ready to cash in after proving their…