Beginning in 1981, Dale Hawerchuk became one of the most dominant centers in the National Hockey League and was the face of the Winnipeg Jets. After a junior career in the QMJHL in which he scored 81 goals and 102 assists in all of 72 games for the 1980-81 Cornwall Royals, he was at the…
Despite playing some of their worst hockey under head coach Rick Bowness, the Columbus Blue Jackets remain in the heat of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. They can take an important step on Saturday night on home ice. The Blue Jackets host the Winnipeg Jets in a battle of two teams currently outside…
After eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Roberto Luongo was traded back to the Florida Panthers on March 4, 2014, along with Steven Anthony in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and Shawn Matthias. Luongo’s eight seasons in Vancouver saw the team reach the playoffs six times and featured a Stanley Cup Final appearance. While the Canucks…
The New York Islanders faced the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2024, as part of the full slate of NHL games called the “Frozen Frenzy” with multiple staggered start times. These two teams rarely face each other, with only two meetings per season, but when they do, one player comes to mind, defenseman Devon…
Yesterday in Hockey History: April 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 5 This date might be one of the most significant in the history of the National Hockey League. Many legendary had huge moments, including some playing in their final regular-season games. Records were broken, streaks were continued and something happened for the final time in…
When looking at the roles of defensemen, players typically fall into the offensive, two-way, or defensive defenseman skillset. After that, they usually stay within that role for their careers. Sometimes you’ll see players’ roles change or develop into a hybrid of two different styles. The Carolina Hurricanes’ Shayne Gostisbehere has been mainly viewed as a…
The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Matt Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres in July 2024. He has one more season left on his entry-level contract (ELC), and he’s eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1, becoming a restricted free agent (RFA) in 2027. He’s having a breakout season, so it will be intriguing to…
It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers are led by their top guys, which is the case for most teams. When the Oilers are winning, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are difference makers. But with Draisaitl injured, other players are forced to step up and take on a bigger role. With that comes an opportunity…
The Toronto Maple Leafs walked into SAP Center on Thursday night and ran into a team that knows exactly who they are. The San Jose Sharks are young, fast, and playing with confidence. The Maple Leafs are not. The result was a 4–1 loss that never really felt in doubt. Zack Ostapchuk got things started…
Konnor Griffin debuted in style. The 19-year-old Pirates shortstop delivered an RBI double in his first big league at-bat as Pittsburgh held off the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Friday. Griffin, called up on Thursday and the consensus top prospect in baseball, looked every bit the part during an electric afternoon at PNC Park. He laced…
