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Sabres Sending Radim Mrtka to Juniors Is the Best Option for His Development

Jean Patrick Vidad | October 2, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres are set to conclude their preseason games and training camp over the next week or so as the calendar inches towards the start of a new season.…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Sabres Prospects

3 Takeaways From the Saskatoon Blades’ 5-1 Win vs. Seattle Thunderbirds

Dayton Reimer | October 24, 2024

Despite losing several of their top players from last season and transitioning to a much younger roster, the Saskatoon Blades have returned to first place in the league. Their two…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, WHL

Blackhawks’ Dach Earning Real Shot at Making NHL Roster

Brooke LoFurno | October 8, 2023

One Chicago Blackhawks prospect has had fans excited about what his skill can bring. In the same breath, he has quickly become a favorite amongst the coaching staff, and his…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects

Korchinski’s Speed & Skill Making Blackhawks’ Decision Tough

Brooke LoFurno | October 1, 2023

The one Chicago Blackhawks prospect that everyone is intrigued by, besides Connor Bedard, is Kevin Korchinski, and for good reason. He was their 2022 seventh-overall draft pick and has the…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects

2023 Memorial Cup: 3 Takeaways From Seattle’s Win Over Petes

Adam Kierszenblat | May 28, 2023

Day 2 of the 2023 Memorial Cup is finished as the Seattle Thunderbirds took care of business with a 6-3 victory over the Peterborough Petes. While the game score was…

Categories OHL, WHL

Dylan Guenther’s Arrival to T-Birds Spells Trouble for Opponents

Jesse Courville-Lynch | February 14, 2023

The Arizona Coyotes recently made the decision to assign their rookie forward Dylan Guenther to the Western Hockey League (WHL) after he played 33 games with the team. He was…

Categories Coyotes Prospects, WHL

Coyotes Should Consider Portland as a Relocation Option

Adam Kierszenblat | August 21, 2021

With the news that the City of Glendale, Arizona, will not renew the Arizona Coyotes’ arena lease, it may be time for the NHL to relocate the team to a…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice

Climate Pledge Arena: A Historic Home for the Kraken

Nick Pinkerton | April 30, 2021

The Seattle Kraken are just months from taking the ice as the 32nd NHL franchise. Their home, Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center, will not only impress fans as a…

Categories Kraken History

Kraken Will Be in Good Hands With a Seattle Fan Base

Carson MacRae | April 17, 2021

The Seattle Kraken are beginning to set sail into their inaugural season. With the expansion draft coming up on July 21, the Kraken fan base will be eager to see…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Seattle Kraken

The WHL Has Deep & Rich American Roots

Daniel Blanda | November 25, 2020

Americans have a tendency to forget that there is more than just the NHL, AHL, and the NCAA in the United States. We hear rumors of other leagues existing —…

Categories CHL, Seattle Kraken, WHL

Kraken Will Have Future NHL Talent in Their Own Backyard

Johnny Berman | August 20, 2020

The Seattle Kraken won’t need to go far to scout NHL prospects. One of the benefits of playing in Seattle is that they will be surrounded by teams from the…

Categories CHL, Editor's Choice, Seattle Kraken, WHL

Islanders Must Consider Barzal

Ana Kieu | October 2, 2017

Mathew Barzal may not be one of the biggest names when it comes to young hockey rookies, but he’s a talented forward who’s more than ready to show his utility…

Categories Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders
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