NHL News & Notes: Malkin Gibson, Chaput & More
In today’s News & Notes, Evgeni Malkin has been suspended one game, the Anaheim Ducks have placed John Gibson and Chad Johnson on the injured reserve, Michael Chaput has been…
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Miller’s Injury May Put Ducks in Uncharted Territory
The Anaheim Ducks are heating up at just the right time. At 8-2 in their last 10 games, Anaheim is keeping up with five other Pacific teams that have also…
View From the Crease: St. Louis Blues Goaltending
There’s an old adage in hockey: “goaltending is 50 percent of hockey. Unless it’s bad goaltending. Then it’s 80 percent.” There’s plenty of truth to that adage, and few franchises…
Blues Fall Flat in First Big Weekend
The Blues entered Saturday needing a big performance in their first back-to-back series of the season to right the ship after an inconsistent start to the year. Instead, they escaped…
5 Blues Fail-Safe Options If Allen Falters
It’s no secret: after the eventful offseason the St. Louis Blues have had, should they struggle to make the playoffs this season, it’s likely the responsibility of goaltender Jake Allen. Allen’s…
Sabres Have a Hole in Goal
One of the biggest questions to be answered by Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill is who will be his dynamic duo of goaltenders for the 2018-19 NHL season. The…
Sabres Goalie Decisions Tougher with Ullmark’s Success
On Thursday, Linus Ullmark, an up-and-coming goalie with the Sabres’ AHL affiliate Rochester Amerks was named to the American Hockey League’s North Division roster for the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic.…
Robin Lehner – Is He Cut out to Be an NHL Starter?
In a season where the Buffalo Sabres have failed to meet expectations, Robin Lehner has been a popular target of criticism. While his statistics resemble that of an average starting…
Lehner’s Contract Is a Win-Win
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Robin Lehner to a one year deal for an unconfirmed $4 million AAV and avoided an arbitration hearing scheduled for this week. This deal is another…
Botterill Sets Up Sabres for Low Risks, High Rewards
For the first time in what felt like forever, the Buffalo Sabres were one of the most active teams on the opening day of the National Hockey League’s free agency…
Pouliot, Griffith and Chad Johnson Sign With Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have signed two players on July 1, both on one-year deals. Both Benoit Pouliot and Chad Johnson are going to be given opportunities to cement their ability…
Avalanche Need Depth in Free Agency
After their dismal 48-point season and the fact that Matt Duchene seems likely to be traded during the offseason, it’s clear that the Colorado Avalanche are entering another rebuild. Therefore, the…