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The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a multipurpose indoor arena, that is better known as the former home of the New York Islanders, located in Uniondale, New York. The arena opened in 1972 and was built on 63 acres of Mitchel Field, which was formerly known as Army Airfield and later an Air Force base….
We’re approaching the 2025 NHL Draft. With no gathering of the 32 hockey clubs this year, things will be different. However, the scouting process remains the same. The Carolina Hurricanes come in with the 29th-overall pick, and given the general feeling around this draft class, it could be a day the Canes find value. Carolina…
A quiet but significant off-ice battle is unfolding in the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, and it centers around penalties, screens, and Panthers forward Sam Bennett. According to TSN’s reporting, the Oilers have raised concerns with the NHL about Bennett’s repeated collisions with goaltender Stuart Skinner, particularly in front of…
Strong goaltending duos make Stanley Cup championships easier to win. They don’t have to be Vezina Trophy-calibre puck-stoppers (although that helps), but the starter must be able to steal games and his backup good enough to give his squad a chance at winning on any given night. The Ottawa Senators have that combination in their…
The Edmonton Oilers take on the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Stanley Cup Final, Game 3 8 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SN, TNT, truTV, MAX Oilers projected lineup Ryan Nugent-Hopkins —…
The Montreal Canadiens are in an enviable position. Thanks to some smart trades and asset management, they hold two first-round picks at 16 and 17, two second-round picks, and three third-round selections in the upcoming NHL Draft. That’s seven picks in the first three rounds, more than enough draft capital to make noise on draft…
Rumors continue to swirl around Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner and his uncertain future with the team. A very public rumored deal between Toronto and Carolina that Marner shot down was heavily discussed at the deadline by fans and media. However, a new report suggests that there were also trade talks last season that…
The Colorado Avalanche have a lot of questions facing them in the wake of yet another Game 7 playoff loss. They have already addressed an important piece of the puzzle, re-signing Brock Nelson for three seasons. The lineup is one of the most talented in the NHL, so wholesale changes won’t be necessary. One of…
Reasonable doubt in sexual assault trials As the defence starts its closing arguments, here’s a quick primer on the concept of “reasonable doubt.” “Reasonable doubt is an important principle in the criminal justice system generally,” says Lisa Dufraimont, a professor at Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Law School who isn’t involved in the world junior hockey case….
The 2025 NHL Combine was expected to have a lot more news-worthy tidbits than normal. That part of it certainly did not disappoint. This year’s Combine also came with its share of rumors. With all 32 teams together in one place at one time for a week, the talking was none stop. Now it’s our…
