The San Jose Sharks have been one of the more intriguing storylines of the early season. In a season defined by a dedicated rebuild, the team finds itself flirting with the playoff picture, holding a respectable 10-8-3 record through 21 games. They are playing with structure, grit, and a collective buy-in that has exceeded early…
In partnership with Harvey Barnes is open to switching his international allegiance from England to Scotland. The Newcastle United winger was capped for the Three Lions in 2020, however, he remains eligible for Steve Clarke’s World Cup qualifiers through his Scottish grandparents. Barnes sole England appearance came in a friendly against Wales, meaning he can…
The Ottawa Senators take on the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others 7 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, SN1 Senators projected lineup David Perron — Tim Stutzle — Drake BathersonLars Eller — Dylan Cozens — Fabian ZetterlundMichael Amadio — Shane Pinto —…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 23 If you were to walk through the wings of the Hockey Hall of Fame, you would see the names of a lot of players who had big moments on this day in National Hockey League history. Among the memories is the greatest player…
Every once in a while, something happens with this Toronto Maple Leafs team that makes you wonder if we all just missed something hiding in plain sight. This October and November gave us one of those moments. I didn’t see it right away. Maybe you didn’t either. But my friend Stan Smith dropped a note…
These are not the same Toronto Maple Leafs of seasons past. They’re off to a slow start, totaling a 9-9-3 record across their first 21 games, putting them out of a playoff spot. There’s plenty that’s gone wrong for the Maple Leafs. Injuries, poor goaltending, and shoddy defense. They’re all contributing factors, but it’s also…
The St. Louis Blues take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 3:30 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, MSGSN, SN1, SN Blues projected lineup Jake Neighbours — Robert Thomas — Jimmy SnuggerudBrayden Schenn — Dalibor Dvorsky — Pavel BuchnevichDylan Holloway —…
Will Argentina superstar Lionel Messi finally win an MLS Cup final with Inter Miami? Can Germany great Thomas Mueller lead the Vancouver Whitecaps to an improbable title? Or will South Korean sensation Son Heung-min lead LAFC back to the top? Messi’s latest trophy quest is the obvious storyline heading into the business end of the…
The Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to a mediocre start to the season and have issues that must be addressed, including goaltending, defensive play, 5-on-5 scoring, and depth contributions. This article will focus on the latter and the changes they could make to help generate more from their bottom six. Depth contributions don’t just mean…
Stuart Skinner might face the most criticism of any goaltender on social media in the entire NHL, and considering how outspoken and sometimes brutal the Edmonton Oilers’ fanbase can be, the backlash he has faced online has to be getting to him. While he has proven to be a competent goaltender in the past, helping…
