Capitals’ Plan Coming Together After First 5-on-5 Action in Months Scott Lowe | July 21, 2020 The Washington Capitals returned to 5-on-5 play for the first time since March with their first intrasquad scrimmage of Phase 3 training camp Saturday. Despite the four-month break from competitive…
The Capitals’ Legacy Bid TC Zencka | July 20, 2020 The 2017-18 Washington Capitals cemented Alex Ovechkin’s status as an all-time great, removing the final question mark from his indelible resume and crowning him and the Caps as NHL champions.…
Maple Leafs’ Jack Campbell: A Viable Postseason Goalie Option – Finally The Old Prof | July 20, 2020 Can Jack Campbell be a factor during the Toronto Maple Leafs postseason? Here’s hoping that won’t be necessary. Still, for the first time in several seasons, the Maple Leafs are…
Maple Leafs Defense Will Be Their X-Factor Peter Baracchini | July 20, 2020 A few weeks ago, I wrote about how the Toronto Maple Leafs’ ability to heal after a season plagued with injuries and their past experiences in the playoffs could help…
3 Keys to the Islanders vs Panthers Play-in Series Jon Zella | July 20, 2020 If you can believe it, we’re less than two weeks away from watching meaningful hockey. Islanders fans have been getting by on Belmont arena updates and continuing to follow Ilya…
3 Canadiens’ Goalies Battle to Be Price’s Backup Trege Wilson | July 19, 2020 With Phase 3 started and the Montreal Canadiens’ camp in full swing, the most promising sign so far has been the goaltending. Carey Price looks like he’s in top form…
Holtby’s Last Hurrah with the Caps? Scott Lowe | July 18, 2020 Braden Holtby has been counted out before. For those with short memories, in the midst of the worst statistical season to that point in his career in 2017-18, Holtby lost…
Rangers Have Tough Call in the Crease – Shesterkin or Lundqvist Tom Castro | July 18, 2020 The exciting future or the illustrious past that still has a foot in the present? The biggest question facing coach New York Rangers coach David Quinn as the unprecedented 24-team…
Maple Leafs’ Ilya Mikheyev is Earning his Nickname Kevin Armstrong | July 18, 2020 There are common phrases Toronto Maple Leafs’ players use to describe Ilya Mikheyev. Depending on who you ask, you’ll hear things like: he loves hockey, he’s a hard worker, and…
3 Jets to Watch in the 2020 Playoffs Declan Schroeder | July 18, 2020 After a four-and-a-half month hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Winnipeg Jets will return to the ice on Aug. 1 to participate in a summer hockey extravaganza the likes…
High-Scoring Maple Leafs Now Learning About Defense Pete Bauer | July 18, 2020 Reports out of Toronto say that Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe is preaching defense as he gets his players ready for the Qualifying Round. Say what? Isn’t that why former coach…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Matthews & Andersen The Old Prof | July 17, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at William Nylander’s desire to carry over his stellar season into the postseason. I’ll also make a case…
