As the San Jose Sharks gear up for an exciting season, the organization signed defenceman Henry Thrun to a two-year contract. Drafted 101st overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks, Thrun spent much of last season in the NHL. He played in 51 games, recording 11 points on a bottom-dwelling Sharks team. The contract will pay Thrun an average annual value of $1 … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Sign RFA Defenceman to Two-Year Contract
Boston Bruins Newcomer Set to Make Significant Impact
In a bold move this offseason, the Boston Bruins shook things up by sending Linus Ullmark, their star goaltender, to the Ottawa Senators. This decision broke up the NHL’s dynamic duo between Ullmark and fellow star, Jeremy Swayman. As a result, Swayman is set to take on a much larger role in the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Bruins acquired forward Mark Kastelic in the Ullmark t … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Newcomer Set to Make Significant Impact
Ranking the Penguins First Round Picks Since 2000
Since the year 2000, the Penguins have made sparse usage of their first-round picks. This article ranks the picks made by the organization. This article is also inspired by an incredible deep dive series being conducted by Andrew Willis on the St Louis Blues this off-season. Since the turn of the millennium, the Pittsburgh Penguins have used a sparse number of their first-round … [Read more...] about Ranking the Penguins First Round Picks Since 2000
The Tkachuk’s: St. Louis’s Royal Family
The Stanley Cup returned to St. Louis in a different way than it did in 2019. Matthew Tkachuk of the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers brought the Stanley Cup home for a celebratory visit. The visit is a reminder that the Tkachuck family is the “Royal Family” of St. Louis. Families In Sports Professional sports moments are always better when families are involved. Major Lea … [Read more...] about The Tkachuk’s: St. Louis’s Royal Family
Vancouver Canucks Best by Number: 80-99
Ah, Summer! What better time to fill the blank spaces in our lives with hockey-oriented listicles? Inspired by Rhoit Bhamra’s article with the Pittsburgh Penguins – okay, fine, “stolen from” – here’s a look at the Canucks best by their number. I mean, the Canucks have taken so much from the Penguins in the past two seasons, this seems appropriate. The Canucks Best Jersey Number … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Best by Number: 80-99