Posts About "Evgeni Malkin"
Ranking Every Calder Trophy Winner Since 2005
October 14th, 2020 Everyone loves when a young, exciting star comes into the NHL and dominates right out of the gate. The Calder Memorial Trophy is given out each year to the league’s best rookie, with many winners later taking home other hardware, such as the Hart Memorial Trophy for the league's most valuable player. So, which Calder Trophy-winning...
Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Forwards
October 13th, 2020 Europeans are having a bigger impact in the NHL now than ever before. Of the 985 players to play in at least one game this season, 268, or 27 percent, were born in Europe. Europeans have been at the pinnacle of success in recent seasons, winning five of the past 10 Hart, Art Ross, and Norris Trophy winners. But European success in the...
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Penguins, Jets, Wild, Senators, More
September 25th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is news that Alex Ovechkin is representing himself during new contract talks with the Washington Capitals, while in Pittsburgh, Evgeni Malkin is going the traditional route to get a new deal done. Talks out of Winnipeg are that the Jets are very serious about trading Patrik Laine and in Minnesota,...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 5
September 5th, 2020 One of the most popular players to ever play on Broadway signed on for one more National Hockey League season on this date. Also, the Pittsburgh Penguins added a huge piece of their recent championship success. Messier Goes One More Round Mark Messier is one of the most popular players in New York Rangers history. His leadership...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Predators, More
August 17th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, how long will Evgeni Malkin be out after undergoing elbow surgery? In Toronto, will the Maple Leafs extend Frederik Andersen? There is uncertainty as far as his future with the team is concerned. The Nashville Predators are likely to use a key free agent and will the NHL consider an expanded playoff format...
Penguins with 100-Point Seasons
August 16th, 2020 Few NHL franchises have been blessed with success like the Pittsburgh Penguins on both the individual and team levels. The Penguins have seen several Hall of Famers and five Stanley Cups throughout their history. Since the team's inception prior to the 1967-68 NHL season, 12 different skaters have racked up 100 or more points in...
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Penguins, More
August 15th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Boston Bruins are losing goaltender Tuukka Rask for the remainder of the playoffs. Why is Rask leaving in the midst of a series with the Hurricanes? There is also buzz that perhaps the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs might be a good fit to make a trade. Finally, is there friction between Evgeni...
3 Penguins Who Need to Step Up in Game 4
August 7th, 2020 After three games against the 12th-seeded Montreal Canadiens, the Pittsburgh Penguins are on the brink of elimination. The Pens lost Game 1, but bounced back in Game 2. Game 3 took a turn when the club blew a 3-1 lead against the Habs, though, who scored three goals in a row for a 4-3 win. The Penguins now need to win two games in...
Last Pittsburgh Penguin to Win Each NHL Award
July 31st, 2020 While the Stanley Cup is the most coveted trophy in the NHL, there is a long list of individual awards that players play 82 games a season to earn. Over their history, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ have seen a great amount of award-winning skaters. Following, we will run down the last player to win each individual award for the...
Today in Hockey History: July 31
July 31st, 2020 July 31 is full of big names. One of the greatest undrafted players in the history of the National Hockey League signed with the team where he became a Hall of Famer. One of the greatest goaltenders of all-time returned to where he had great success. Plus, the best coach in league history took a new position to work with a very familiar...
Penguins' 2022 Olympics Roster Projections
July 8th, 2020 After an absence of NHL players from the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, there is hope that they will return for the 2022 Games in Beijing, China. A new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) could see players going to the Olympics in 2022 and 2026, and the league and the NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) are...
Today in Hockey History: June 26
June 26th, 2020 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five separate National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date which brought some Hall of Fame talent into the league. There was even an expansion draft held, as well, and one of the greatest defensemen to ever play called it a career. The Russians are...
Today in Hockey History: June 20
June 20th, 2020 June 20 has only ever seen one game played on it, but it provided a memorable goal from the underdogs. There were also two National Hockey League Entry Drafts on this date with the same team picking first in both of them. Devils Steal Another One The only game played on this date saw the Detroit Red Wings host the New Jersey...
