Bruins’ Qualifying Round Opponents: Washington Capitals Scott Roche | August 3, 2020 When the National Hockey League announced they were ending the shortened regular-season at the end of May and proceeding with a 24-team tournament, the Boston Bruins were part of a…
Ottawa Senators’ Goalie Options for 2020-21 Danny McCloskey | July 31, 2020 Earlier, I wrote about the Ottawa Senators’ young goalies. While there is plenty of hope for the long term future with that young group, the short term is much more…
Reirden and Capitals Search for Plan B in Goal Scott Lowe | July 28, 2020 Todd Reirden always has a plan. And although the Washington Capitals’ head coach usually is not particularly forthcoming with the details of his plans, you can be assured that they…
These Playoffs Are Braden Holtby’s Time to Shine Ben Little | July 25, 2020 There’s no point in trying to argue it: Braden Holtby did not have a very good 2019-20 season. I don’t think he would argue it because we have seen how…
Capitals Need Holtby, Kuznetsov & Hathaway to Step Up in the Playoffs Ben Little | July 24, 2020 As the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs approach, the Washington Capitals are entering one of the most confusing and uncertain postseasons in their 46-year history. Every player on every team is…
Capitals With the Most at Stake in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs TC Zencka | July 24, 2020 As we ready for a bizarre summer season of Stanley Cup hockey, the NHL’s top 24 teams are whipping themselves into shape to make a run at history. Having avoided…
Saskatoon Blades’ Top-5 NHL Alumni Jonathan Hodgson | July 19, 2020 The Saskatoon Blades have a history that dates back to the 1960s in the Western Hockey League and its predecessors. Though that history is not steeped in postseason team success,…
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…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Capitals, Bruins, More Jim Parsons | July 18, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Edmonton’s Caleb Jones confirmed why he missed the start of training camp, while Braden Holtby holds out hope there’s room for him in Washington. Finally,…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Blue Jackets, Bruins, Devils, More Jim Parsons | June 18, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, is there a chance goaltender Braden Holtby winds up with the Calgary Flames? What will Kyle Palmieri do in terms of a contract extension? Will…
Saskatoon Blades’ 1st-Round NHL Draft Picks Since 2000 Jonathan Hodgson | June 18, 2020 Inspired by 2019 third-overall NHL Draft selection Kirby Dach, I thought we would take a retrospective look at each of the seven first-round draft selections that the Saskatoon Blades have…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Capitals, Canadiens, NHL Camps, More Jim Parsons | June 11, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors, what does management think about Jack Eichel’s recent comments? Do they understand his frustration? Or, are they upset he spoke so candidly? In Vancouver, there is…
