The Pittsburgh Penguins‘ power play was a large factor in the organization’s failing to make the playoffs last season. Despite a roster full of star talent including the acquisition of defenceman Erik Karlsson, the Penguins fell just short. One of the primary reasons the team failed to make the postseason was their being their dismal power play. They ranked 30th out of 32 … [Read more...] about Exploring the Reasons Why the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Power Play has Improved
Montreal Canadiens Potential Star Defenceman Still Work in Progress
The Montreal Canadiens, in all likelihood, have a genuine star in the making on their hands. When we look at defenceman Lane Hutson, he has many of the qualities that lead to stardom. His skating is exceptional, and he’s confident, especially with the puck, plus according to Lane Hutson’s stats, he is already getting it done in these early days of his NHL journey. So, what are … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Potential Star Defenceman Still Work in Progress
Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Martin St. Louis on the Hot Seat
Martin St. Louis is entering his third full season as the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens and fourth season overall. He took over as interim head coach in 2021-22 after Dominique Ducharme was relieved of his duties. Since St. Louis’ induction as head coach, the Canadiens have finished dead last in the league, followed by two consecutive, fifth-last finishes. St. Louis … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Martin St. Louis on the Hot Seat
Golden Knights Knotebook: Brett Howden and a Tough Road Trip
The first road trip of the 2024-25 season for the Vegas Golden Knights was…“one to forget” despite the obvious cliche. However, they are now at home. Home, sweet, home. The road trip itself was fittingly one to forget, but for a litany of different reasons. There was the second period Tuesday night in Washington where they coughed up three goals in 3:07 on the way to a 4-2 … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Knotebook: Brett Howden and a Tough Road Trip
Toronto Maple Leafs Blow Huge Opportunity
The Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped two consecutive games and are beginning to fall behind in the Atlantic Division. Toronto hosted the St. Louis Blues in Craig Berube‘s first game against his former team. However, the Maple Leafs displayed a weak performance as they lost 5-1. Two days before this game, the Leafs were dismantled by the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2. As a result of … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Blow Huge Opportunity