Here we are barreling toward the start of the NHL Regular season. So it is time to start previewing what is to come in the upcoming 2019-20 season. I will break down every division, than the league as a whole. With a final look at the playoffs and crown my 2019-20 Stanley Cup Champion. SoContinueContinue reading “Central Division Preview”
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Pacific Divison Preview
Here we are barreling toward the start of the NHL Regular season. So it is time to start previewing what is to come in the upcoming 2019-20 season. I will break down every division, than the league as a whole. With a final look at the playoffs and crown my 2019-20 Stanley Cup Champion. ButContinueContinue reading “Pacific Divison Preview”
The Next Great NHLers
At this point we know that Jack Hughes, Kappo Kakko, Quinn Hughes, and Cal Makar are all set to compete for this season Calder Trophy. However underneath these four is a litany of young exciting talents. So here is a list of a few guys who could make a big impression in their rookie campaign.ContinueContinue reading “The Next Great NHLers”
10 Players You Forgot Were Penguins
One night sitting on a bar stool with me you will find out I have a deep knowledge of obscure former Pittsburgh Penguins. So one day I was strolling on the internet and found a list of players you forgot played for a team. This got me thinking about star NHL Players who played inContinueContinue reading “10 Players You Forgot Were Penguins”
NHL Free Agency Round Up
Yesterday the NHL opened up its Free Agency window. The air was tense expecting fireworks, and all and all it wasn’t the worst first day we have had. Some big names signed some huge silly deals. Some teams benefited from it other not as much. The key points are as follows. Artemi Panarin signed withContinueContinue reading “NHL Free Agency Round Up”
The Dallas Stars Bandwagon
Last year the Dallas Stars had a mid season crisis. They sucked, their stars were not producing, and they couldn’t win. Then the owner said some shit and wallah they made the playoffs. Hell they even won a round. This is a welcomed change to a middling Stars organization. Who seemingly never managed to openContinueContinue reading “The Dallas Stars Bandwagon”
Thank You Bobby Lou
Two days ago a Twitter image of goalie pads strung from a telephone wire circled the hockey universe. Future first ballot Hall of Famer Roberto Luongo quiet literally hung up his pad. To explain to our viewers what this man meant to me is difficult. From 2001 to 2006 the Penguins were hot garbage. LuckyContinueContinue reading “Thank You Bobby Lou”
It’s About Damn Time
A few days ago the NHL introduced the 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees. Among them was two time Stanley Cup Champion Sergei Zubov. Zubov retired in 2009 after a sixteen year career finally the NHL added one of the most prolific defenseman of the dead puck era. For me Zubov was one of my favoriteContinueContinue reading “It’s About Damn Time”
2019 NHL Draft Recap
Well Hockey Fans it has come and gone. The 2019 Entry Level Draft is in our rearview mirror as he head down the summer highway towards July 1st aka the first day of free agency. A few teams made out like bandits at the weekend and other, well didn’t really help themselves all. Today weContinueContinue reading “2019 NHL Draft Recap”
Why the Devils should Draft Kakko
Friday night the New Jersey Devils will get the opportunity to take a major step forward by drafting first overall in the 2019 NHL entry level draft. The reason this year’s number one spot is so coveted is largely due to the talented American Center Jack Hughes. Who if you would like to know moreContinueContinue reading “Why the Devils should Draft Kakko”
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