Despite being less than a week into the NHL season, early concerns have plagued a handful of teams. Among them, the Edmonton Oilers had early goaltender worries. In a lackluster performance, the Oilers got blown out by a score of 6-0 in their season opener against the Winnipeg Jets. Stuart Skinner was pulled and Calvin…
On September 13, 2018, the Ottawa Senators made one of the most significant moves in recent franchise history by trading their star defenseman Erik Karlsson to the San Jose Sharks. Karlsson, a two-time Norris Trophy winner and one of the NHL’s elite defensemen, had been the heart of the Senators’ blue line for nearly a…
Phil “The Thrill” Kessel, the 17-year NHL veteran known for his over 400 career goals and two Stanley Cup wins, is turning the page on his hockey career and stepping into a new arena—the world of professional poker. The ex-Toronto Maple Leafs forward is famous for his on-ice scoring ability and lighthearted off-ice personality (including…
Phil “The Thrill” Kessel, the 17-year NHL veteran known for his over 400 career goals and two Stanley Cup wins, is turning the page on his hockey career and stepping into a new arena—the world of professional poker. The ex-Toronto Maple Leafs forward is famous for his on-ice scoring ability and lighthearted off-ice personality (including…
Phil “The Thrill” Kessel, the 17-year NHL veteran known for his over 400 career goals and two Stanley Cup wins, is turning the page on his hockey career and stepping into a new arena—the world of professional poker. The ex-Toronto Maple Leafs forward is famous for his on-ice scoring ability and lighthearted off-ice personality (including…
There were plenty of takeaways as the Vancouver Canucks fell 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers in a shootout, marking their second straight game lost in extra time. Despite holding a lead heading into the third period, the Canucks couldn’t close out the game, with Morgan Frost scoring the deciding goal in the fifth round of…
A recent trade proposal could bolster the Toronto Maple Leafs blue line by acquiring Rasmus Ristolainen from the Philadelphia Flyers. In exchange, Toronto would send Timothy Liljegren, a former first-round pick, to Philadelphia. Along with Ristolainen, the Maple Leafs would receive a 2026 fourth-round pick. This deal raises the question: who wins and loses in…
There are plenty of takeaways as the Winnipeg Jets pulled off a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Mark Scheifele was the night’s hero, scoring the tying goal with just over a minute left in regulation and then netting the game-winner only 38 seconds into overtime. Jets’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck…
Last season, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch quietly led his team to a remarkable turnaround after taking over a squad that stumbled to a 3-9-1 start. Despite his impressive work, Knoblauch finished fifth in the Jack Adams Award voting, given to the NHL coach deemed most responsible for their team’s success. Though a deserving…
Elliotte Friedman said during his most recent 32 Thoughts Podcast that there’s a snag in negotiations between the New York Rangers and goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Friedman reports that Igor Shesterkin’s representatives believe the star goalie is the best player on the New York Rangers and should be compensated accordingly. However, the team’s highest-paid player, Artemi…
