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The NHL headed to Lake Tahoe and we discovered Gary Bettman’s true nemesis: the sun! With the ice melting in Lake Tahoe, was the outdoor by the lake experience a good one and should the NHL do it again? Accusations have been made against Artemi Panarin. What is next for the New York Rangers’ forward? The Nashville Predators have essentially placed the entire team on the track block. What can they expect to get and who legitimately could be dealt? Nico Hischier was named the captain of the New Jersey Devils. Was this the right choice? As the Chicago Blackhawks keep winning, we  wonder ifRead More →

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A new week and another set of great games happened in the NHL! Alex Galchenyuk was traded TWICE this week. Did that satisfy Nick’s desire for a trade? Ron Hextall was hired as the General Manger of the Philadelphia Flyers. At the same time, Brian Burke was hired as the President of Hockey Operations. What does the mean for the future of the organization? There are rumored changes to the NHL draft lottery. What changes would make for a better draft lottery? It’s time for some Buy and Sell, featuring the Montreal Canadiens, Joe Pavelski and Marc-Andre Fleury. The New Jersey Devils enter the EliminationRead More →

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The highlight of the Detroit Red Wings season so far is that they’re not Ottawa. Sorry Ottawa fans, but that’s really all we’ve got left to hold onto as Detroit fans. That said, I’m not stressing over it. This NHL season has been madness so far, and isn’t likely to last much longer, only the Canadian teams seem to be holding it together. Were this a typical season? I’d be losing my mind. I’ve no idea what coach Jeff Blashill is doing with the skaters he’s putting on the ice, or the coaching that’s going on between games. Nothing makes sense anymore. Red Wings andRead More →

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The Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Bluejackets entered unprecedented territory this week, featuring an offside challenge. Did the league make the right choice? As the NHL sees the number of players in COVID protocol rise, they are looking to see what they can do to get things under control. Is there an easy answer? Patrik Laine made his debut for the Columbus Bluejackets this week. Was he everything they’d hoped for? The Vancouver Canuck are struggling. What’s next for the club? And will they listen to our advise immediately? The Los Angeles Kings enter the Elimination Station. With the battle for the basement taking place inRead More →

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#FireBenning is trending once again, but when hasn’t it been for Vancouver fans? It’s been a bad week for hockey in B.C. and last night’s 5-1 loss in Toronto confirmed the underlying issues. Like so many off-seasons before it, fans called into question the moves made by GM Jim Benning. This team has serious potential, but it appears like this might be another learning year for the Canucks. After a great four-win streak, they are now winless in February. Currently, Vancouver’s record stands at 6-9-0, which in a competitive division might not seem terrible, however, there’s no denying that they lack sharpness and competency atRead More →

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The NHL has another round of COVID postponements, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Buffalo Sabres and the New Jersey Devils. The Sabres are upset about how they got into the COVID protocol situation. Do they have a right to be? Jim Rutherford is out as the GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins. What is next for the organization? Kevin Fiala was suspended for his hit on Matt Roy. Was it worthy of 3 games? The New York Rangers have a problem in the person of Tony DeAngelo. How did it get this far and where do they go from here? The Detroit Red Wings have beenRead More →

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Patrik Laine and Pierre-Luc Dubois finally got new homes! Which team won the trade and will the new teams be a breath of fresh air for them both? The Carolina Hurricanes are the latest team suffering from COVID delays. With how things are going, is it likely that every team can play all 56 games? The Washington Capitals were fined for COVID related infractions. Was the fine appropriate? The look back on the week that was for the Vegas Golden Knights has us explore the captaincy of Mark Stone and the goaltending tandem of Marc-Andre Fleury and Robin Lehner. The Elimination Station is back! WhichRead More →

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The 2021 NHL Season is here! Jakub Voracek did not hide his feelings during a press conference this week. How can we get more of this in the NHL? The rookies are here! How have Alexis Lafreniere and Tim Stützle fared? And who is Kirill Kaprizov? With such a small sample size, which opening week performances are we buying and selling? Steven Stamkos leading the league in scoring? The Minnesota Wild being undefeated? Semyon Varlamov and the New York Islanders not giving up goals? Juuse Saros finally having the job with the Nashville Predators? We also debut a new segment called “Nick’s Lidstrom”, where weRead More →

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NHL hockey is back, and at time of writing has yet to be postponed/cancelled. With the divisional shakeups, we wanted to look at what the most exciting match-up is in each division. Which series of games will be most entertaining to watch? Which old rivalries have been reignited? Let’s take a look: North Division Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames The Battle of Alberta is the most fierce of all hockey rivalries, in Alberta. Since October 1980, the Edmonton Oilers have been duking it out with the slightly more westerly Calgary Flames. For the record Calgary have the edge historically, and mostly battered the Oilers lastRead More →

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The NHL season starts this week. THIS IS NOT A TEST! THE NHL SEASON STARTS THIS WEEK! Gary Bettman won’t say exactly how much money the NHL will lose this year, but the answer starts with a B. A Bettman of Money? The NHL season already has been impacted with COVID-19, as the Dallas Stars are delayed. How will this impact other teams? Mathew Barzal has signed an extension with the New York Islanders. Mike Hoffman also officially signed with the St. Louis Blues. How long can we expect deals of this caliber to be the norm? The NHL is planning outdoor games in Lake Tahoe.Read More →