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No, the NHL does not have an EBUG problem
The National Hockey League is really good at fixing problems that neither need fixing nor are problems in the first place. “Problems” such as fans voting goons into the All-Star Game. Spin-o-ramas in the shootout. How players should or should not tuck in their jerseys. The conference playoff format. And now, if we’re to believe […]
Continue readingHow the NHL trade deadline altered the playoff landscape
The NHL trade deadline came and went, and we were treated to a flurry of moves of varying degrees of importance to the playoff races. For the most part, it was a pretty sensible deadline, in that the teams currently contending for playoff spots were the ones that generally added to their rosters at the […]
Continue readingOilers add Andreas Athanasiou, another former Red Wing
The Wings get forward Sam Gagner and second-round picks in the 2020 and 2021 drafts. Detroit also sends left wing Ryan Kuffner to Edmonton. Holland was named Oilers GM last May after 30 years with the Wings organization. He traded for Detroit defenseman Mike Green on Sunday. Holland has Edmonton in the mix in the […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey: Top ten things you need to know this week
Turns out it’s not as bad as all that after all. Shea Weber is officially expected out four to six weeks with an ankle injury, not forever, as implied by some social media musings. Still, that spells the rest of the season from where I’m sitting, unless the Habs make a miraculous push and find […]
Continue readingOilers’ Connor McDavid out 2-3 weeks with quad injury
McDavid, 23, was injured in Saturday’s 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators. He practiced Monday, but his status for Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks had been up in the air. Holland said that they’re hoping McDavid is “out less than that,” after giving the two- to three-week time frame. He said that McDavid’s leg […]
Continue readingThe cases for, against every top NHL MVP candidate
In the eyes of many, you need to be on a good team. But the team can’t be too good, or you risk being docked points for receiving too much help. Nikita Kucherov bucked that trend with his preposterous 128-point 2018-19 season, but it certainly played a role in the 2017-18 race, when Taylor Hall […]
Continue readingNHL Awards Watch: Calder, Norris trophy races in state of chaos
Here’s the NHL Awards Watch for February. Again, this is a prediction of how I expect the voters would consider the current candidates, as well as a look at their merits. Keep in mind that the PHWA votes for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Selke and Lady Byng trophies; broadcasters vote for the Jack Adams; and […]
Continue readingInside the NHL’s nastiest feud: Matthew Tkachuk vs. Zack Kassian
The next two rounds are slated for Wednesday night in Edmonton and Saturday in Calgary (streaming live on ESPN+) — and the fact that both teams are in contention for playoff spots ramps up the intensity even more. Here’s everything you need to know about the NHL’s nastiest personal rivalry of the moment. Son of […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus every team’s outlook for the stretch run
We’re just three weeks from the NHL trade deadline, meaning most clubs are looking inward, then readjusting expectations. For this week’s ESPN Power Rankings, we take stock of how all 31 teams feel heading into the spiritual second half of the season. How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1-31, […]
Continue readingBruins’ David Pastrnak surprised to win All-Star MVP in losing effort
ST. LOUIS — Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak was surprised he won the NHL All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award, and the new Honda CRV that comes with it, because it came on a losing effort. Pastrnak had a hat trick in the Atlantic’s opening 9-5 victory over the Metropolitan, and then he had a […]
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