Sunday NHL Notes on Karlsson, Crosby, Byfield and More Mike Cranwell | November 5, 2023 It is a great time to be a hockey fan, as the first few weeks of the NHL season have shown…and that’s before Connor McDavid gets going. Some musing and…
Blue Jackets’ October Performance Showed Mixed Results Mark Scheig | November 2, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets finished the month of October with a big thud Monday night in Dallas. Despite leading 2-1 at one point, they couldn’t hold off the Stars attack.…
Penguins Believe They Can Recover From Slow Start Ben Wagner | October 30, 2023 When the Pittsburgh Penguins lured Kyle Dubas away from the Toronto Maple Leafs, they had likely found the managerial piece they needed to recover from last season’s relative disaster. The…
Action Must Be Taken Regarding a Neck Guard Mandate Scott Clarke | October 29, 2023 Former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson tragically died on the morning of Oct. 29 following a horrific incident where his neck was slashed by an errant skate while playing for Elite…
ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy is a Work in Progress Jim Bay | October 25, 2023 I will be the first to admit that in recent years, my “go-to” method of watching NFL games on Sunday is via the NFL Network’s RedZone coverage. Even when my…
Monday NHL Notes on Matthews, Bedard, Nylander & More Mike Cranwell | October 23, 2023 While my beat is the Pittsburgh Penguins, I am first and foremost a fan and keep an eye on a number of teams, players, and as much of the goings…
Blue Jackets Use Accountability to Reshape Their Team & Culture Mark Scheig | October 22, 2023 Just five games into the 2023-24 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets look dramatically different than they did all of last season. While it’s still early, it’s easy to see why.…
Blue Jackets Jiricek Making Strong Case to Stay in NHL Mark Scheig | October 19, 2023 Not much went right for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings. They couldn’t score any goals. They made costly mistakes that gave the Red…
Blue Jackets Matter Despite Lack of National Attention Mark Scheig | October 12, 2023 Let’s start this new season with a question. What immediately comes to mind when you think of the Columbus Blue Jackets these days? The answer of course depends on who…
Robert Morris Hockey Makes Triumphant Return to Rink Mark Scheig | October 8, 2023 Saturday night at Clearview Ice Arena was never about the final score. For the Robert Morris Colonials, they had already won the day. Their hockey teams are officially back and…
Red Wings Don’t Need a Superstar to Win Tony Wolak | October 4, 2023 A common critique of the Detroit Red Wings is that they lack star power. Without truly elite talent, they are not adequately set up to compete and succeed. This isn’t…
NHL Lacks National Identity Teams Like Other Big 3 Leagues Mike Fink | September 24, 2023 The NHL has a broadcasting and branding problem. A lot of the big teams are regional and have local fanbases but not national ones. The result isn’t ideal for a…