Oilers’ Best Backup Goaltenders by Decade Andrew Mulville | January 17, 2021 The importance of having a high-quality goaltender in the NHL cannot be understated. Furthermore, having a “hot” goaltender can be the difference between bowing out in the first round of…
Dear Santa: Sharks 2020-21 Season Wish List Marco Milani | December 19, 2020 As we approach the holiday season, the yearly tradition begins as kids send their wish lists to Santa Claus asking for what they want for Christmas. The San Jose Sharks…
Sharks’ 2020 Offseason is Similar to Their 2015 Retooling Josh Frojelin | November 14, 2020 The San Jose Sharks have rarely missed the playoffs, only twice since 2003-04. However, the 2019-20 season saw them miss out on the playoffs emphatically. Many fans hope this situation…
By the Numbers: The Scariest 2019-20 Advanced Stats Players Ken Beckett | October 31, 2020 It’s officially Halloween and though it might look different this year — much like how the 2019-20 NHL season and playoffs were different because of COVID-19 — one thing that…
California Hockey Will Be a Joy to Watch in a Few Seasons Zackary Weiner | October 19, 2020 The origin of California hockey came in 1967 with the founding of the Oakland Seals, later being replaced by the California Golden Seals, and the Los Angeles Kings. After the…
Dubnyk Could Help the Sharks’ Goaltending in Many Ways Sydney Hillis | October 9, 2020 On Monday, Oct. 5, it was confirmed that the Minnesota Wild had traded Devan Dubnyk to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the 2022 Draft.…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Panthers, Canadiens, Canucks, Bruins, More Jim Parsons | October 3, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Calgary Flames might be a “wild card” team to watch this offseason. And, in saying so, what does that mean…
NHL News & Rumors: Oilers, Wild, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | August 31, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed a depth forward and their GM has said they’ll be sticking with a goaltending tandem next season. In Minnesota, could…
Wild Season Review: Poor Goaltending Defined Their Regular Season Aaron Heckmann | July 26, 2020 There were not very many issues when it came to the Minnesota Wild, but the main storyline over the course of the 2019-20 season was the fact that the team…
Coyotes That Got Away: Devan Dubnyk and Thomas Greiss Louis Pannone | July 4, 2020 During Mike Smith’s tenure as the Arizona Coyotes’ starting goaltender from 2011 to 2017, the club employed a long list of backup netminders. From veterans like Jason LaBarbera to young…
Wild Can Only Rely on Backup Stalock for So Long Ryan Szporer | March 4, 2020 The only Minnesota Wild goaltending controversy is that there isn’t one. As long as backup goalie and hometown hero Alex Stalock is getting the job done, he deserves the net.…
THW’s Goalie News: Milestones in Minnesota & Week in Review Greg Boysen | January 6, 2020 Sunday night’s game in St. Paul between the Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames featured a pair of milestones for its starting goaltenders. Plus, we will take a look back at…