Archives for August 2023

After two Stanley Cup Championships, 713 career games, and five different NHL teams, Carl Hagelin is retiring. The speedy Swedish winger had a nice career but unfortunately has to call it quits due to injury. Unfortunately, another injury-related retirement, as Carl Hagelin announces the end of his career: 713 games and a two-time Stanley Cup champion … [Read more...] about Carl Hagelin Announces His Retirement

Sweater numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Number: No. 40

The final part of a  four-part series power-ranking the New Jersey Devils roster before the start of the season. Over the past two weeks, I’ve power-ranked the Devils roster from 25-21, 20-16, and most recently, 15-11. In this last part, I threw the entire top 10 into one group. All 10 of these players will play a monumental role in bringing a Stanley Cup back to New … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils Top 25 Player Power Rankings Part Four: The Top 10

Killing penalties is a brutal assignment. There are blocked shots from the point. Cross-checks along the boards. Vicious elbows in net-front scrums. If, by the time you’ve reached the bench, you’re not bent over, gasping for air with a throbbing ankle a blood running down your cheek, either you haven’t done your job or the Flyers are in town. 15.6% power play last season. I’m … [Read more...] about Penalty Kill Additions Should Help Boost Rangers’ Offence