Ranking Jets’ Potential First-Round Playoff Matchups
The Winnipeg Jets’ 2024-25 season is nearing its close, with just 16 games to go until the playoffs. Despite the postseason looming on the horizon, there’s still a whole lot…
Category Archives: Commentary
Criticism of Wayne Gretzky Has Gone Too Far
The 4 Nations Face-Off was more exciting and entertaining than most people could’ve imagined. It was a reminder of the pride that players play with when it comes to representing…
Canada Deserves a Better Hockey Hero Than Wayne Gretzky
Canada is done with Wayne Gretzky. By now, everyone is aware of Gretzky’s appearance at the 4 Nations Face-Off Final as Team Canada’s honourary captain. Whereas the American captain, Mike…
What to Do When You’re Bad Luck for Your Favorite Team
When Teuvo Teravainen scored an empty net goal on Jan. 28 to seal the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, my daughter turned to me and said,…
Can the NHL Capitalize on the 4 Nations Face-Off’s Popularity?
Something happened last Saturday night during the first Canada vs USA matchup in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Hockey fans were tuned in, of course, but then the puck dropped, and…
Elliotte Friedman’s Social Media Abbreviations: What’s the Deal?
Before the historic USA/Canada matchup at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman took to X, as he normally does to preview a game. Related: Guide to the 2025…
Red Wings Ready to Capitalize on Rising Salary Cap
The Detroit Red Wings received some encouraging news on Friday when the NHL and NHLPA jointly announced salary cap projections for the next three seasons. This is a significant jump…
Dear NHL, Stop Trying to Beat the NFL
At first, the title of this article may seem bizarre, crazy, obvious, or some combination of the three. I think the average sports fan understands that the NFL is king…
Red Wings Need to Consider a Coaching Change
We’ve reached the point where the Detroit Red Wings might need to consider a coaching change. Detroit’s effort and structure have been inconsistent. Their five-on-five offense leaves much to be…
McDavid & Pettersson Show That Hockey Players Are People Too
As fans, it is easy to look at players on the ice like pieces on a chess board. Criticisms, suggestions, frustrations, and exultations of joy flow from our lips as…