This week, we’re looking at: The Lightning’s chances in the Atlantic Scoring expectations for the Hurricanes’ newest signing The Red Wings’ options in the (likely) event they have the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft The chances that a team in the red in goal differential makes the playoffs Whether a goalie with 45 […]
Continue readingBut all that winning will catch up to any franchise. The Penguins might be third in the Metropolitan — riding an 12-3-1 run — but can they hang on all season in an increasingly tough division in the East? Leading scorer Jake Guentzel is out four-to-six months due to a shoulder injury. Crosby has been […]
Continue readingThe Penguins wanted to promote DeSmith from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for Saturday’s game against the Canadiens while they let Tristan Jarry rest at home before hosting Florida on Sunday. Pittsburgh called on DeSmith, who has played 50 games for Pittsburgh over the past two seasons, but the 28-year-old couldn’t find the paperwork to travel internationally. […]
Continue readingHere’s the NHL Awards Watch for January. 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 Pro Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) votes for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Selke and Lady Byng; broadcasters vote for the […]
Continue readingI don’t know if someone decided to speed up the process, but the current fantasy landscape for goaltenders is one of confusion, transition and surprises. Thirty days isn’t a season, but it’s a decent enough sample size. During the past 30 days, here are your top 10 goaltenders on the ESPN Player Rater: 1. Tristan […]
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