Islanders Naming Mathieu Darche GM Is a Calculated Risk
The New York Islanders took their time with the search for a new general manager (GM) and cast a wide net. They interviewed Marc Bergevin, Jarmo Kekalainen, and looked at…
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Capitals Prospect Trineyev Is Developing Into Ideal Power Forward
In Hershey, Pennsylvania, the expectation is to win the Calder Cup every year. It made the previous week a failure for the most decorated team in the American Hockey League…
Charlotte Checkers Took Care of the Minor Details to Defeat Hershey Bears
The entire American Hockey League (AHL) tried to catch the Hershey Bears all season. This team won the Calder Cup in back-to-back seasons, and even in a 2024-25 season where…
3 Islanders Who Can Be Expendable After the 2025 NHL Draft
The New York Islanders are still in the middle of their search for a new general manager (GM), which holds up the draft process. The direction this team will take…
4 Lessons to Be Learned From the NHL’s Final 4 Teams
For the 28 teams not in the Conference Finals, the best place to look to improve is at the top. That means learning from the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Edmonton…
Jets Remain a Serious Cup Contender Regardless of Series Loss to Stars
The heartbreak hit the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night on multiple levels. They lost Game 6 in overtime, trying to kill a penalty, and Mark Scheifele was the one in…
Best NHL Landing Spots for Hershey Bears Head Coach Todd Nelson
There were eight NHL coaching vacancies to start the offseason, and four teams have already hired their next bench boss, including the Philadelphia Flyers, who brought in Rick Tocchet. While…
Oilers Proving They’re Capable of Another Playoff Run But Still Have More to Prove
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to return to the Western Conference Final. Two of their four wins were one-goal games, yet it’s hard to…
Stars-Jets Series Is More Than Just Oettinger Outdueling Hellebuyck
The Dallas Stars have a 3-1 series lead and have controlled the Round 2 matchup for the most part. Aside from the 4-0 shutout win in Game 2 from the…
Michael Misa or James Hagens: Who’s the Better Fit for the Islanders at 1st Overall?
The 2025 NHL Entry Draft begins on June 27. It leaves plenty of time for the teams, the fans, and everyone in between to speculate and overthink the top selection…