3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s Opening Win Over Blackhawks Kerry Collins | October 14, 2021 No Nathan MacKinnon? No problem. With their superstar sitting out the season opener after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, the Colorado Avalanche didn’t miss a beat, using…
NHL News & Rumors: Sabres, Flames, Avalanche, Canadiens, Senators Jim Parsons | October 5, 2021 In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, Gary Bettman weighed in on the Jack Eichel situation, while it was revealed the Calgary Flames were a team that showed a ton…
Avalanche Training Camp Will Feature 3 Major Roster Spot Battles Marko Zlomislic | September 17, 2021 The opening of training camp is akin to the first day of school – reconvening with familiar faces, reacquainting oneself with the ebbs and flows of a grueling hockey season,…
Penguins Starting to See Effects of Rutherford’s Poor Decision Making Nick Horwat | July 20, 2021 Year after year, each team in the NHL grapples with the question of where they stand in terms of contending for the Stanley Cup. Teams like the Buffalo Sabres are…
Blue Jackets’ David Savard: A Master Class in Professionalism Mark Scheig | April 12, 2021 597 games played. And then another 37 playoff games played. Through it all, David Savard handled everything the same way: with true professionalism. Savard was traded to the Tampa Bay…
Rangers News & Rumors: Zibanejad, Johnson, Hockey Fights Cancer & More Scott Blair | March 22, 2021 The New York Rangers continued their up and down season with a win against the Washington Capitals Saturday 3-1 and Mika Zibanejad scored the game-winner in game number 30 of…
A Look at the Penguins’ Recently Departed Players Nick Horwat | February 18, 2021 After a disappointing end to the 2019-20 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins and now former general manager Jim Rutherford knew there had to be changes to the lineup. The focus was…
Rangers’ Uncertain Defense Could Be Achilles’ Heel Next Season Tom Castro | December 12, 2020 Brady Skjei and Marc Staal are gone. Jacob Trouba should be better after an uneven first season on Broadway. Tony DeAngelo has been re-signed. New assistant coach Jacques Martin has…
Rangers Need Strong Defensive Play From Jack Johnson Brian Abate | November 26, 2020 The New York Rangers signed heavily-criticized defenseman Jack Johnson to a one-year, $1.15 million contract this offseason after they traded veteran blueliner Marc Staal to the Detroit Red Wings. While…
Rangers Plan for Defense Remains Unclear Brian Abate | October 16, 2020 The New York Rangers have recently traded away both Marc Staal and Brady Skjei, the team’s two longest-tenured defensemen. While the Blueshirts have plenty of prospects that can eventually fill…
Rangers Fall Into Pitfall Of Veteran Presence, Again Sean Crimmins | October 14, 2020 When the New York Rangers went out and signed left-handed defenseman Jack Johnson as a free agent, they once again fell into the pitfall of veteran presence. Young teams love to…
Penguins Buy Out Jack Johnson Declan Schroeder | October 5, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Jack Johnson on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract. Johnson, 33, had three seasons remaining on a five-year deal he…
