Francis’ Next Option? Offer Sheets Leah Dyck | October 29, 2016 Ron Francis is uniquely qualified to help the Carolina Hurricanes make the playoffs and that’s just one reason why so many fans have placed their faith in him. As a…
Jets Taking Trade Offers, Hammond Injured, and More News Dustin L. Nelson | October 29, 2016 The Ottawa Senators have, as they seem to almost every season, run into a goaltending injury. In Friday’s game, Andrew Hammond had to be removed after suffering an upper-body injury.…
Hottest OHL Stars Through the First Month Joseph Aleong | October 29, 2016 It’s roughly a month into the 2016-17 OHL season, and some of the league’s top players are off to hot starts. Traditionally viewed as one of the best development leagues…
Penguins’ Fleury, Murray Nightmare Greg Thornberry | October 29, 2016 Do not envy Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. Every day that passes brings him closer to an inevitable decision that could potentially be disastrous. The NHL is putting the…
Canadiens Chasing History Tonight Ryan Szporer | October 29, 2016 There’s more than just pride on the line when the Montreal Canadiens face the Toronto Maple Leafs at home on Saturday night. Already in elite company, the Habs can make…
McIlrath Demotion Signals Change in Philosophy Steven Loffredo | October 29, 2016 New York Rangers defenseman Dylan McIlrath was put on waivers on October 27th and cleared the following day at noon. Seeing the team put the former 10th overall pick in…
Facing Off Podcast: Crosby vs McDavid, Andersen’s Fate & More Larry Fisher | October 29, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 29, 2016 Jim Parsons | October 29, 2016 There are 10 games on the NHL schedule Saturday and the focus in Canada will be on the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens have won six…
Hey Oilers! Taylor Hall is Watching Marcy Di Michele | October 28, 2016 It’s every reporter’s dream. The naturally outspoken Taylor Hall, whose Devils team is middle of the pack and his former squad having the second-best record in the NHL. The Oilers…
David Pastrnak’s Suspension, Plager’s Retirement & More News Brandon Share-Cohen | October 28, 2016 The Boston Bruins will be without forward David Pastrnak for their next two games. Following the Bruins loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday night, Pastrnak was informed that…
The Twisted Logic of Waiving Teemu Pulkkinen Dustin Nelson | October 28, 2016 Friday, the Minnesota Wild waived Teemu Pulkkinen. Though the Finnish forward has torn up the AHL, he has yet to show the same level of offensive prowess in the NHL.…
3 Keys to Lightning’s Early Success Steven DiOssi | October 28, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning dropped their second game of the season in a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. The Lightning are now 5-2-0 in 2016-17 and are…