Archives for October 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of a goaltending crisis. Tristan Jarry and Joel Blomqvist are already competing for playing time. With back-up Alex Nedeljkovic injured week-to-week, the situation in net could quickly turn into a heated battle. Tristan Jarry: The Unreliable Starter Tristan Jarry enters the season as the starting goaltender for the Penguins. He is … [Read more...] about The Pittsburgh Penguins Have a Goaltending Crisis Brewing

As captain Anže Kopitar enters his 19th season with the Kings, it is time for the team to look beyond him for offence. Kopitar Continues to Shine Offensively There is no denying that Kopitar has been one of, if not the most, impactful players in Kings history. In 18 seasons, he has led the team in scoring 15 times. Last season, he missed the lead for the first time since the … [Read more...] about Kings Need to Look Beyond Kopitar for Offence

In early July of 2022, the St. Louis Blues traded goaltender Ville Husso to the Detroit Red Wings. In the two years since the trade, it was unclear who was the winner of the trade, if either team. However, the news of Husso being placed on waivers and sent down the minor leagues clinches a victory for the Blues. Furthermore, the trade has been a win in other ways for the Blues … [Read more...] about Two-Year Old Trade Officially a St. Louis Win

Through the preseason and season opener, Macklin Celebrini proved why he deserved to be the first overall pick. With the young star being put on injury reserve after the initial game, San Jose has some questions without Celebrini in the lineup. The Anaheim Ducks shut out the Sharks 2-0 and left the team with concerns heading into their next games that won’t include the young … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Have Questions to Answer With Injury to Young Star

The Toronto Maple Leafs completed their first week on the schedule. They’ve come out with two wins, one loss, and plenty of time on the penalty kill. Across the first three games of the regular season, the Maple Leafs have thrown their penaltykillers over the boards on at least four different occasions. Penalty Kill Have Been Kept Busy Their opening two games of the season were … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Stars Have Something Other Stars Don’t Have