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* originally published in Jan. 2018 Scott Stevens can be considered one of the last of a breed of NHLer that wreaked havoc on other players. During a time when checks were seemingly more vicious than in today’s game, Stevens threw his share of hits that rattled opposing players; some were injured, some were just…
The St. Louis Blues enter the final month of the regular season with a pulse in the playoff race. While the odds may be against them to make the postseason, it is impressive that the team, despite selling at the trade deadline, has managed to remain in contention in the season’s final weeks. For a…
When you think of the greatest NHL players of all time, a few names come to mind. Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid, and, of course, Alex Ovechkin. Since his rookie season in 2005-06, Ovechkin has blown the hockey world away with his continued ability to break records and exceed all expectations for what a…
To put it lightly, the 2022-23 offseason was a period of transition for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After failing to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2006, the club knew it needed to reevaluate its makeup as it entered the uncomfortably long summer that followed. The Penguins wasted no time kickstarting that…
Noel Pakarinen 2025-26 Team: Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja) / Kiekko-Espoo (Liiga) Date of Birth: July 9, 2008 Place of Birth: Palo Alto, CA, USA Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 198 pounds Shoots: L Position: LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Noel Pakarinen is the kind of Finnish forward who does not light up a highlight…
As the playoff race tightens in the Eastern Conference, timing becomes everything. For the Montreal Canadiens, one of the biggest question marks throughout the season has suddenly turned into a strength at exactly the right moment. Goaltending, which had been inconsistent and at times costly, is now stabilizing behind two young netminders who are not…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The new American Hockey League (AHL) team coming to Hamilton will practice at the Harry Howell Twin-Pad Arena, in Flamborough, the…
The Edmonton Oilers have slowly found their game in March, posting a 9-4-1 record. Their overall record has improved to 38-28-9 for 85 points. They find themselves just two points behind the Anaheim Ducks for the division lead. They’ve played much better, especially defensively. Edmonton has picked up massive wins this month against the Ducks,…
The Nashville Predators are interviewing general managers (GMs) after Barry Trotz announced he’s stepping down at the end of the 2025-26 season. In this regard, they’re doing something they’ve never done in their existence: going outside the organization. It’s respectable that they would do this. From their first year in the league to the 2022-23…
The stretch run is here, and it will tell us who is here to play and who will fade away. Coming into the night, the Pittsburgh Penguins were firmly entrenched in a three-way battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders for Metropolitan Division positioning. They dominated the Islanders 8-3 earlier in the…
