Islanders Holding Their Breath After Bo Horvat’s Early Exit
Thursday night’s matchup against the Anaheim Ducks was supposed to be another step forward for a New York Islanders squad that has recently found its footing. Instead, the night ended…
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How the Islanders’ New Fourth Line is Turning the Tide
For the better part of a decade, the New York Islanders’ identity was practically synonymous with their fourth line. The trio of Casey Cizikas, Matt Martin, and Cal Clutterbuck wasn’t…
Cooley’s Injury Leaves Utah Mammoth at a Critical Crossroads
The visuals were tough to watch. During a sequence that felt all too routine for a player with his motor, Logan Cooley drove the net against the Vancouver Canucks, looking…
Senators’ Slide is a System Failure, Not Just Bad Luck
In the modern NHL, the phrase “don’t panic” has become a sort of verbal anesthetic. It is administered by coaches and general managers when the patient—in this case, a roster…
The “Big-Boy League” Reality Check: Blackhawks Crumble out West
The National Hockey League has a way of exposing weaknesses with ruthless efficiency. If you take a shift off, you get scored on. If you take a weekend off, you…
Panthers’ Week Ahead: Schedule and Storylines – Verhaeghe, Injury Updates & More
The following storylines and schedule for the week of Dec. 8–14 detail the current state of the Florida Panthers. The “Three-Peat” Hangover & Standings Slide As the two-time defending Stanley…
Flames’ Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Wolf, Sharangovich, Parekh & Trade Rumours
Here are the biggest storylines for the Calgary Flames and their schedule for the week of Dec. 8-14. Finding Footing at the Saddledome After a grueling start to the 2025-26…
Rangers’ Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Fox, Panarin, Goaltending & Identity
The New York Rangers are entering the week of Dec. 8–14 at a critical juncture. Coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche (and a subsequent OT loss…
Bruins’ Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Swayman, Geekie & Injuries
The Boston Bruins are entering a pivotal week on the road, looking to build momentum after a solid 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Here are the…
How (More) Injuries Are Finally Catching Up to the Lightning
In the modern NHL, depth is often touted as the ultimate currency. We talk endlessly about “next man up” mentality and the structural integrity of a roster. But the Tampa…