Top Early-Season Trade Candidates Dustin Nelson | November 17, 2016 We’re still a fair stretch from crunch time, but a handful of teams are splashing cold water on their face and staring into a steamy mirror as Elliott Smith’s “Needle…
Stamkos to Miss at Least Four Months Steven DiOssi | November 17, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without forward Steven Stamkos for at least four months after he undergoes surgery on his torn right lateral meniscus, according to a report by TSN’s Bob McKenzie. Can…
NHL’s Olympic Participation Update & More News Steven DiOssi | November 17, 2016 NHL’s Uncertain Participation at Olympics Will the NHL send its players to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea? It’s a question that’s been asked since Team Canada…
The Leafs’ Diamond in the Rough Brett Slawson | November 17, 2016 Following the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, not much attention was paid to the players selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs beyond the first round, and understandably so. The Leafs had…
Will the NCHC Revisit Expansion? Eric Burton | November 17, 2016 In July, Minnesota State Mankato announced that it had formally applied to become a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. In August, Arizona State announced that it had officially…
Could Dougie End Up in Detroit? Tony Wolak | November 17, 2016 Hold on to your ginger ale, Detroit Red Wings fans. An upgrade on defense could be possible before the season ends. In Elliotte Friedman’s 30 Thoughts column, the journalist discusses…
Eric Lindros: Repairing a Reputation Brianne Spiker | November 17, 2016 Before Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, there was Eric Lindros. Lindros was seen as “The Next One”, the generational player who would turn around the fortunes of an NHL franchise…
Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Nov. 17 Jim Parsons | November 17, 2016 Wednesday night was a small sample size of games, but the Washington Capitals made a big impact winning 7-1 over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Thursday is filled with a ton of…
Hellebuyck Grabbing Jets #1 Spot Darren Faria | November 16, 2016 Connor Hellebuyck had as bad a start as you could imagine for any goaltender in the NHL. He couldn’t keep the crease locked down for the Winnipeg Jets and found himself…
Can Tennyson Fill Hurricanes’ Defense Hole? The Hockey Writers | November 16, 2016 The Carolina Hurricanes entered the 2016-17 season with considerable defensive depth, owning up to 12 defensemen with NHL-caliber potential. Yet, over a month into the season, the team has struggled to…
Stamkos, Gaudreau, Hall Updates & More News Steven DiOssi | November 16, 2016 Lightning’s Stamkos Out Indefinitely Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is out indefinitely with a torn right lateral meniscus, general manager Steve Yzerman said on Wednesday. Stamkos left the team and returned…
Islanders’ Snow Stays the Course Jim Cerny | November 16, 2016 Despite rumors swirling about the team, all remains status quo with the New York Islanders on Wednesday. Jack Capuano is still the head coach, despite a recent 1-3-3 slide that…