2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 Preview
I wanted to write a preview for the qualifier series and round-robin games. But it had been almost five months since the season was over and I couldn’t remember...
NHL 2019-20 Recap Week 13 – Cotton Bowl Winter Classic, Washington Captials epic comeback, John Tortorella rightful tirade, Oilers almost choke
The 2020 Winter Classic emanated from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. It was nice to see different teams in the Winter Classic. And most people agreed because the game...
NHL 2018-19 Recap Week 23 – Coyotes somehow in playoffs, Maple Leafs struggles continue
There were probably about a handful of teams I thought didn’t have a chance to make the playoffs this season. One of those teams happened to be the Arizona...
NHL 2018-19 Recap Week 16 – Central finally wins an All-Star game, USA women have skills, Chiarelli finally fired
Now in its fourth iteration of the 3 on 3 format, the All-Stars of the NHL showcased their skills in San Jose. Of course I use that term loosely,...
NHL 2018-19 Recap Week 3 – Penguins and Lightning early favorites, Crosby and McDavid shine, Canadian teams finally on NBCSN
As the calendar turns to November this week, we are left with only two teams who have one loss in regulation. The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins....
NHL 2017-18 Recap Week 14 – All-Star rosters announced, Flames red hot, NHL mandatory breaks hypocritical
The NHL released the All-Star game rosters this week and I can’t wait for the games. As usual there’s always a few headscratchers. Jakub Voracek Is third in the...
NHL 2017-18 Recap Week 8 – Canadiens and Crosby have a good week, Oilers grow, Faksa and DeBrincat arrive
The Montreal Canadiens are perpetually in the hot seat. Being in a top market in Canada will do that to you. Being the most successful NHL franchise ever also...
NHL 2017-18 Recap Week 5 – Ducks vs Kings Round 1, Charlie Lindgren time in Montreal, Oilers up and down week, Golden Knights first misstep
The freeway face-off series is one of the best in hockey. Even if it’s between markets not associated with traditional hockey ones. You know you are always going to...
NHL 2017-18 Recap Week 2 – Kings on the rebound, Stamkos and Kucherov start hot, Canadiens and Oilers struggle
Surprise, surprise but the Los Angeles Kings are the only team without a regulation loss. And that’s a pretty big deal for several reason. The first one being you...
2017-18 NHL Season Preview
Keeping with the same format as last year, and not doing unrealistic team by team analysis, let’s take a look at what to watch for in the 2017-18 NHL...