The New York Rangers have not had much success when trading top draft picks With just over two weeks until the NHL Entry Draft, there is speculation about teams trading top picks. Those rumors include the New York Rangers with the possibility that they may be offered a boatload of assets in exchange for their […] Trading top drafts picks hasn’t been a good idea - Blue Line … [Read more...] about Trading top drafts picks hasn’t been a good idea
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Islanders: 3 Players Who Could’ve Played Their Last Game On Long Island
The New York Islanders will be busy this offseason. These three players likely played their last game as a member of the Islanders. After each season comes to an end, there is always some kind of roster turnover. It may not be as massive as what the Islanders saw in 2018, but even on teams […] Islanders: 3 Players Who Could’ve Played Their Last Game On Long Island - Eyes On … [Read more...] about Islanders: 3 Players Who Could’ve Played Their Last Game On Long Island
Prospects News & Rumors: Raymond, Broberg, Lavoie & More
A top prospect for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft gets off to a hot start, two Edmonton Oilers prospects have opposite starts to their season openers in Sweden, and the New Jersey Devils loaned out a former second-round pick to Finland. Raymond, Broberg Start Hot in SHL Opener Saturday marked the start of the 2020-21 […] The post Prospects News & Rumors: Raymond, Broberg, Lavoie … [Read more...] about Prospects News & Rumors: Raymond, Broberg, Lavoie & More
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Devils, Jets, Blues, NHL 2020-21 Season, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Edmonton that the Oilers won’t be making significant changes to the roster this offseason. If true, what moves will they make? In New Jersey, is a report that the Devils may have soured on defenseman Damon Severson true? In St. Louis, some are wondering if […] The post NHL Rumors: Oilers, Devils, Jets, Blues, NHL 2020-21 … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Oilers, Devils, Jets, Blues, NHL 2020-21 Season, More
Pucks and Pitchforks Stanley Cup Final Picks
The Stanley Cup Final is finally here. Who do our writers like between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars? Nick Villano (Site Expert): The Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars were my pick to make the Stanley Cup before the playoffs started. It was more by mistake than anything. Still, the pick was always […] Pucks and Pitchforks Stanley Cup Final Picks - Pucks and … [Read more...] about Pucks and Pitchforks Stanley Cup Final Picks
East Notes: Stamkos, Zadina, Islanders, Lundqvist
The Tampa Bay Lightning are now down 1-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals and, of course, the question of Steven Stamkos’ availability came up in the most recent press conference. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said he doubted that Stamkos would be ready for Game 2, but did speculate further on the possibility that Stamkos could make an appearance for the Lightning at some point in … [Read more...] about East Notes: Stamkos, Zadina, Islanders, Lundqvist
EHM Experiments: A Median in Name-and-Some-Stats-Only Squad
John Carlson: A xGF% in the 50th percentile, and much, much better elsewhere. | Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images This week’s Eastside Hockey Manager experiment is to put together a team that was in the league median in few categories. What would a team of 21 skaters with a expected goals for percentage between 50% and 51% and 2 goalies with league median … [Read more...] about EHM Experiments: A Median in Name-and-Some-Stats-Only Squad
Islanders Anxiety – Episode 133 – A Fulfilling Season
Changing the perceptions of people who talk out of their ass on Twitter is not necessarily the place where you can affect the most change. In a super-sized wrap up episode, Mike and Dan recap the Islanders season-ending loss to the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final and chat with writer Arthur Staple about the season and postseason that was. The hosts talk about the … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 133 – A Fulfilling Season
Open Thread: Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars
Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images After four grueling rounds of playoff hockey, we have finally arrived at the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars. Dallas has been waiting nearly a week to get back into action after they dismissed the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. Denis Gurianov scored the series clinching … [Read more...] about Open Thread: Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars