Finland closed group play by doing exactly what the standings demanded, an 11-0 win over Italy that doubled as a goal-differential play and a systems check. Finland finished with 61 shots, a men’s Olympic tournament record, in a game that never drifted into coasting despite the scoreline. This was not a “get the win and…
There are so many reports linking the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers in trade talks that one has to assume where there is smoke, there is fire. Barring a miraculous turnaround, the Maple Leafs are selling. Meanwhile, the Oilers are obviously buying. There are players on the Maple Leafs roster that fit Edmonton’s needs,…
Recently, the Philadelphia Flyers have caught some flak for their drafting. Since 2023, four first-rounders have been used to net Oliver Bonk, Jett Luchanko, and Jack Nesbitt (trade-up involving picks 22 and 31). Analysts have argued that none of them are projected to be stars, which may negatively affect the long-term outlook of the team….
Team USA put a stranglehold on Group C following their 6-3 win over Denmark on Saturday, Feb. 14. They move to 2-0-0-0 in group play heading into their last game against Germany on Sunday, Feb. 15. However, despite winning 6-3, it was a tougher contest than what the score indicates. What were the three takeaways…
The Chicago Blackhawks went into the Olympic break on a tough note, with two wins in their last eight games. However, amidst the tough stretches, there are encouraging signs. With the team still focusing on development, many players have burst onto the scene this season. With that being said, and in honor of Valentine’s Day,…
It’s no secret that Elias Pettersson has not played up to his potential since he signed his big $11.6 million contract back in 2024. Several factors have contributed to his struggles in the NHL, but he also deserves praise when he has a great game. In this case, he deserves a lot of credit for…
With Elias Pettersson, Filip Hronek, David Kampf, Teddy Blueger, Kevin Lankinen, Lukas Reichel, and Anrī Ravinskis competing for their countries at the Winter Olympics, and the rest of the Vancouver Canucks taking a break, it’s a good time to check in on the prospects. Related: Canucks News & Rumours: Luongo, Patterson & Pettersson’s Trade Value…
Watching men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics, you can sense the pride that players have when playing for their country. For Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman, and defencemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm, watching their respective countries compete for gold must feel bittersweet. Hyman and Bouchard would not have looked out of place on the…
There’s something entertaining about watching the Olympics while the Toronto Maple Leafs sit at home and wait for their players to come back in one piece. You get these little windows into how guys look outside the NHL grind, how they handle different roles, and what their bodies can and can’t take in the middle…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 15 Valentine’s Day has been quite an eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the greatest goal-scorers to ever skate experienced some highs and lows. The fans in Motown had plenty to cheer for over the years. In addition to a trio…
