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Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins’ 2023-24 Player Projections: Charlie Coyle
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With time winding down until the Boston Bruins open the 2023-24 season, their roster is taking shape after undergoing many changes over the summer. As part of looking ahead to the coming NHL season, we’ll look at the Bruins’ roster and see what we can expect from them during the upcoming campaign. Today, we look at Charlie Coyle, who is expected to take on a much more significant role with the club following the departures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. He will be counted on to play amongst the top six rather than in the third-line role he has primarily played…

Bruins 3 Up, 3 Down: DeBrusk, Pastrnak, Prospects & More
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It has been a long four and a half months since the Boston Bruins were eliminated in stunning fashion in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last April by the Florida Panthers. Since that night, the Black and Gold have gone through a roster overhaul and they are going to look quite different when training camp begins on Sept. 20 at Warrior Ice Arena. Now that the 2023-24 NHL season is upon us, it’s time for the first edition of the Bruins 3 Up, 3 Down for the new season. Stock Up: Jake DeBrusk Wants to Stay in…

Bruins News & Rumors: Historic 100, Stamkos & Kessel
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In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins have announced their “Historic 100” list. Meanwhile, with the Bruins desperately needing help down the middle, could Steven Stamkos be a free-agent target for them next summer? Lastly, with three-time Stanley Cup champion Phil Kessel willing to end his Ironman streak to play this season, should the Bruins consider calling? Let’s discuss all of this in today’s Bruins News & Rumors column. Bruins Announces “Historic 100” After much anticipation, the Bruins released their “Historic 100” list yesterday (Sep. 12). Below is the complete list of players, along with…

Buffalo Sabres 

Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies
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Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They’ve had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue and gold, as well as the red and black at one point. Thinking back on the history of goalies that have played for the Sabres, one recalls players like Bob Sauve, Don Edwards, Grant Fuhr, Roger Crozier, Clint Malarchuk and Darren Puppa. As impressive as that list seems, three other goaltenders rise to the top as the best to ever command the crease in Buffalo. Dominik Hasek The first one…

Remembering an Old Friend: Buffalo’s Memorial Auditorium
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An electric atmosphere. Great sightlines. Lively glass panels and boards that would rattle and reverberate from solid body checks. There was so much to love about Buffalo’s Memorial Auditorium. We take a moment to pause and turn back the clock to reminisce about the earlier years of the beloved Blue & Gold. A Love Affair Is Born The Aud was like a magnet that pulled fans and players closer together. It began when Seymour H. Knox III dropped a ceremonial puck between the Buffalo Sabres’ Floyd Smith and the Montreal Canadiens’ Jean Beliveau at the first regular season game played…

Early Sabres’ Trade Deadline Targets on Defense
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It’s no secret that the Buffalo Sabres’ defense, albeit improved, is a weak spot on the roster. Past the big two of Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power, the depth is shaky, especially if players like Mattias Samuelsson don’t rebound after a tough season. Given that the Sabres will likely be fighting for a playoff spot this season (barring any major setbacks), the trade deadline will hold some answers for that defensive depth. Players like Victor Olofsson — who has already been rumored to be on the trade block — and an abundance of wealth of forward prospects should mean that…

Detroit Red Wings

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 14
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Sept. 14 has been a big date for international hockey as the United States pulled off a huge upset and Canada got redemption. In the NHL, a pair of Hall of Fame twins made their debut, a playoff hero in Motown called it a career, and a team advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in two decades. It is time for our daily journey through the years to relive all the best moments this date has to offer. World Cup Takes Center Stage United States Pulls Off Upset In 1996, the World Cup of Hockey was…

8 Unbreakable Detroit Red Wings Records
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Throughout the history of the Detroit Red Wings franchise, countless legends and hockey icons have donned the winged wheel. Those stars have gone on to set some impressive franchise records while playing for the Detroit Cougars, Falcons, and Red Wings. Which team records are truly unbreakable in today’s—and tomorrow’s—NHL? Let’s take a look at some incredible Detroit Red Wings records that may never be broken: 1. Most Penalty Minutes in a Season: Bob Probert (398) In Bob Probert’s breakout 1987-88 season with the Red Wings, he registered career highs with 29 goals, 33 assists, and 62 points, earning his first…

Grading the Red Wings’ 2023 Offseason
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With the Traverse City Prospect Tournament on the way this week and the Detroit Red Wings’ NHL training camp to follow shortly thereafter, I think it’s time to take a look back at the totality of the Red Wings 2023 offseason. We’ll look at how they did in free agency, the 2023 Draft, the trade table, and at their cap management in general. Whether you were plugged into each and every moment of the riveting summer months or you took some time off of hockey and need a bit of a refresher, I hope that this article can at very…

Florida Panthers

Panthers Should Benefit With Return of Sports Betting
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The Florida Panthers look to get back into the Stanley Cup Final this season after losing it last season to the Vegas Golden Knights. This upcoming season, they may gain something that 14 other NHL franchises offer in their home states. That is the ability to legally wager on sporting events. On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals voted unanimously in favor of the Seminole Tribe of Florida in a case that overturned a previous ruling that shut down sports betting across the state after having it for only a few weeks. The initial decision was requested to…

Panthers’ Tkachuk Deal Is More Valuable Than Auston Matthews’
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The Toronto Maple Leafs finally put to rest the rumors of their star center in Auston Matthews testing free agency. Last month, they signed him to a four year extension worth $13.5 million per season. It is well deserved considering how much of a special talent he is. But the value of it may not be as good as another American superstar in the NHL. That deal in particular is Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk‘s one. Tkachuk has More Years on His Deal than Matthews When Tkachuk was traded to Florida from the Calgary Flames, he signed a brand new…

Panthers & Montour Need to Get an Extension Done
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The Florida Panthers entered the 2023-24 season with a chip on their shoulder as they lost the Stanley Cup Final to the Vegas Golden Knights. They’ve gained some depth this past offseason on defense and look to get back to the dance this season. Speaking of defense, one of their top pieces, Brandon Montour has flourished in a big way since his arrival to Florida. However, he will be a free agent next summer as this is the last year of his current deal. General manager Bill Zito has to find a way to keep him around with what he’s…

Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Goalie Tandem Among NHL’s Worst This Season
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Goalies rankings in the NHL is always a fun topic to discuss. While certain goalies hold their team together and elevate them to success, others hold teams back. Here we will dive into the goalies rankings and where the Montreal Canadiens’ duo fits in. To be clear, since the Canadiens are actively trying to trade Casey DeSmith, the tandem that will be compared to the rest of the league includes Sam Montembeault and Jake Allen. First, we’ll kick things off with the top NHL tandems, then the middle-of-the-pack goaltending, and finally on to the bottom of the league. We’ll evaluate…

Canadiens’ Positional Battles to Watch at Training Camp
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The Montreal Canadiens are just a couple weeks from the start of training camp. Their annual charity golf tournament, which marks the beginning of the Canadiens preseason, was this week. With an overabundance of players eyeing a place on the team, there will be many battles for roster spots: veterans trying to keep their spaces and rookie/sophomore players trying to secure one. Those battles will also be competition for line assignments, especially spots in the top six. With all this in play, it should be an inspiring training camp for the Habs. Young Canadiens Forwards Will Be Looking for More…

Canadiens Carey Price Speaks About Possible Return & Trade
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Carey Price has worn the Montreal Canadiens crest with pride and humility for nearly two decades. Through the pressure of playing the most difficult position in hockey in one of the most unforgiving cities in the league, the 2005 fifth-overall pick never lost his cool. Some mistook Price’s aloofness for a lack of caring, but nothing could be further from the truth — his play did all the talking, and he gave everything while on the ice. A seven-time All-Star, Hart Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Olympic Gold Medal, and many more accolades at every level he appeared in, Price’s resume is worthy of a Hockey…

Ottawa Senators

Players to Watch at Senators’ 2023 Prospect Challenge
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Around the middle of September, teams around the league gather into small groups and take part in rookie tournaments. The Senators are participating in the Prospect Challenge along with the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins which will take place in Ottawa and Buffalo. There are plenty of familiar names that will be participating such as Ridly Greig and Zack Ostapchuk, but there are plenty of other names to keep an eye out for. The tournament will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 14, and continue until the following Monday. The Senators’ Draftees There is a handful of Senators…

Top 10 Senators Players to Draft in Fantasy Hockey 2023-24
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Now that the Ottawa Senators have grown into a much better team than in recent seasons, there are many names worth taking a look at to select for your fantasy hockey team. Whether it’s a points league or head-to-head, these players bring plenty of value to the table and should be on a roster by the end of your draft. Here, I will justify why each player is ranked where they are, my thoughts on their projected season, and where I would suggest drafting them. Goals, assists, points, hits, shots, shots blocked, and faceoffs won are the main stats utilized…

Revisiting the Senators 2017-18 Prospect Pool
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In 2017-18, the Ottawa Senators were shocked to learn that Erik Karlsson, who had just led the team to the 2017 Eastern Conference Final, was rumoured to want out. It didn’t help that the team was also surprisingly terrible, having won just 12 of their 37 games by January 2018, but the problems ran far deeper. By the end of the season, it was revealed that there were tensions between young sniper Mike Hoffman and Ottawa’s captain, forcing the team to send their superstar to the San Jose Sharks and start a long, painful rebuild. It wasn’t supposed to be…

Tampa Bay Lightning

6 NHL Teams That Got Worse During 2023 Offseason
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More than a few teams improved this offseason, but what about the other end of things? Who got worse? After looking at improved teams from this offseason, let’s look at others, in no particular order, that may not have fared as well when trying to bolster their rosters for the 2023-24 season.  Boston Bruins Notable offseason moves: Key departures: The Bruins had plenty of turnover this offseason, partly due to cap reasons and partly because of some core players retiring. After two great careers, David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron announced their retirements. Bergeron was a perennial Selke candidate, while Krejci…

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Islanders, Canadiens, Lightning, Rangers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are still talking with Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power and there are updates on how those talks are progressing. Meanwhile, Zach Parise will not be attending NHL training camp with the New York Islanders. Is he retiring or planning to come back later in the season? There is a report that the Montreal Canadiens might be working on a big move. Finally, the Tampa Bay Lightning waived Josh Archibald and signed Tyler Motte. What exactly happened there? Sabres Are Closer on a Rasmus Dahlin Extension Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams has…

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 11
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This date has been very busy over the years in the National Hockey League. There was the addition of two teams. The Hall of Fame officially began, multiple captains were named, a big international game was played, and exhibition contests took place all over the globe. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the top moments from Sept. 11. Two New Teams Welcomed In The NHL expanded from 12 teams to 14 on Sept. 11, 1969, announcing that Buffalo and Vancouver were awarded new franchises. The Sabres and Canucks both joined the league for the 1970-71…

Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Knies Makes Huge Impression on Easton Cowan
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The Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-round pick Easton Cowan has only started his journey into professional hockey. The team selected Cowan from the Ontario Hockey Leagues (OHL’s) London Knights with the 28th-overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and since then it’s likely been a bit of a blur. It’s interesting to recall being so young and impressionable and then entering into a situation where you are engaging your dreams.  As Cowan engages in all these “new things,” he’s likely to be impressed and (at times) perhaps even a bit overwhelmed. A recent interview suggested just how much he has…

Maple Leafs 2023-24 Roster: Building a Balanced Lineup
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As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the upcoming season, the coaching staff will try to put together a well-thought-out strategy designed to balance their offensive firepower, defensive stability, and goaltending depth. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the key components of the Maple Leafs roster, from their forward units to their defensive pairings and goaltending approach. Forward Lines: Crafting a Balanced Offense Here’s what the team’s four forward lines should look like. Obviously, each line will change as the season progresses. However, for now, if nothing changes, these are the player combinations the Maple Leafs…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Blues, Maple Leafs, Atlanta
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In today’s NHL rumors, with Tyler Myers set to receive his signing bonus on September 15th, is it more likely he will be traded in the next few days? Meanwhile, has Noah Hanifin changed his mind about sticking with the Calgary Flames? Is Elias Lindholm ready to sign a long-term deal? is there anything to the rumors linking the Blues and Maple Leafs in a trade? Finally, could the NHL be looking at going back to Atlanta? Is A Tyler Myers Trade Finally Coming? Blake Price raised an interesting point during an interview with John Shannon on the Sekeres and…