We are now over 24 hours into the NHL's free agency period, and we have a fair bit of surprises to go along with many expected signings. Let's explore some of the big storylines just over one day into the signing season. Gaudreau in Columbus It's the question almost everyone is asking; why did Johnny … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Free Agency So Far
It’s time to predict who the Seattle Kraken will be selecting on Wednesday night’s expansion draft. Compiling this team has been challenging, but two themes stood out above all others when creating this roster: cap space and flexibility. That has been something Ron Francis has preached repeatedly, and it was taken into account when selecting … Continue reading Seattle Kraken Mock Draft
The Anaheim Ducks had a rough season, but there are some bright spots on this roster moving forward. We all know what John Gibson can be in the net, and both Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale looked solid in their first taste of NHL hockey last season. Their number one issue last season was their … Continue reading 2021 Offseason Plan: Anaheim Ducks
What a season it was for the Buffalo Sabres; and by that, I mean what a disaster it was. Finishing with a record of 15-34-7, good for 37 points, was good for dead last in the NHL. This season included an 18-game losing streak, which tied the 2003-04 Pittsburgh Penguins for the longest in NHL … Continue reading 2021 Offseason Plan: Buffalo Sabres
Toronto Maple Leafs (#1) VS Montreal Canadiens (#4) For the first time since 1979, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Back in that 1979 matchup, things didn’t go so well for the Maple Leafs, as the Habs won four straight games to sweep the series. On paper, … Continue reading North Division Playoff Preview
Colorado Avalanche (#1) VS St. Louis Blues (#4) The Avalanche were possibly the only team in the NHL that dominated for the entire regular season and didn’t show any signs that would lead people to doubt that they are cup favourites. They look poised to make a deep run in these playoffs, and they start … Continue reading West Division Playoff Preview
Pittsburgh Penguins (#1) VS New York Islanders (#4) This is yet another prime example of an offence-first team battling it out against a defence-first team. The Penguins averaged 3.45 goals a game this season, which was second in the entire NHL. That potent offence is led by non-other than Sidney Crosby, who had a tremendous … Continue reading East Division Playoff Preview
Carolina Hurricanes (#1) VS Nashville Predators (#4) It’s funny; it feels like just yesterday we were all trying to figure out which teams would be trying to trade for Mattias Ekholm. He certainly looked to be one of the best players rumoured to be available at the deadline. Instead, General Manager David Poile decided to … Continue reading Central Division Playoff Preview
So far, we have taken a look at the North and East Division, so now it’s time to preview the Central Division! #8 – Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings were by far the worst team in the NHL last season. They might not be this season, but they won’t be far from it. They … Continue reading 2020-21 Central Division Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Kasperi Kapanen back to the team that drafted him, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Heading to Pittsburgh are Kasperi Kapanen, Pontus Aberg, and Jesper Lindgren. Coming back to Toronto is pending RFA Evan Rodrigues, minor league defenceman David Warsofsky, prospect Filip Hållander, and the Penguins 1st round pick in the 2020 … Continue reading Maple Leafs trade Kapanen to Penguins
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