The Hockey Equivalent of Shohei Ohtani
If you’re reading this, consider yourself blessed. You’re alive at the same time as one of the greatest athletes in history, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers (Major League…
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3 Reasons Henrik Zetterberg Should Be in the Hockey Hall of Fame
It’s been seven seasons since Henrik Zetterberg last skated on NHL ice—he hasn’t played since 2017-18. The Detroit Red Wings legend has been gone for long enough now that he’s…
Should the Flyers Keep Bobby Brink Long-Term?
The Philadelphia Flyers‘ time for evaluation is nearing its end. With the trade deadline looming and the offseason in the not-so-distant future, the team must decide which players are worth…
2024-25 Calder Trophy Tracker: Hutson Emerges as Heavy Favorite
It’s time for the final update of our Calder Trophy tracker for the 2024-25 NHL season. Last year, Connor Bedard took home the trophy as the NHL’s top rookie. Finishing…
2024-25 Norris Trophy Tracker: Makar the Favorite in Highly Competitive Field
Quinn Hughes is the reigning Norris Trophy winner, and while he’s in the conversation again, the race for this year’s Norris Trophy looks highly competitive. There are some familiar faces,…
Flyers’ Frost Trade Unlocking Michkov, Hurting Konecny
There’s a scene in Moneyball that I’ve been thinking about recently. In the film (spoiler alert), which isn’t entirely accurate but based on real-life events, Oakland Athletics general manager Billy…
2024-25 Vezina Trophy Tracker: Hellebuyck Will Be the Runaway Winner
Goaltending can make all the difference in hockey. If you have a goalie in the Vezina conversation, chances are you’re sitting in a playoff spot and close to the top…
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Is a Man on a Mission
Alex Ovechkin needs only 13 goals to become the NHL’s greatest goal-scorer, as he’d surpass Wayne Gretzky‘s career mark of 894. With 25 games remaining, he’s actually on pace to…
Panthers Should Target Islanders’ Noah Dobson
It’s mostly speculative, but there’s been some trade chatter around star defenseman Noah Dobson of the New York Islanders. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman dispelled some of those rumors, suggesting nothing…
What’s Behind Utah Hockey Club’s Offensive Inconsistencies?
The 4 Nations Face-Off break is finally here, and reflecting on the Utah Hockey Club‘s first 56 games, their inaugural NHL season has been nothing short of a roller coaster…