After the recent public referendum on a potential new arena for the Arizona Coyotes fell short last Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont pitched the team to relocate its services to the American Northeast. Connecticut has not seen a professional team since the Hartford Whalers, who held a place in the NHL from 1979-1997, before moving to Raleigh, NC before the start of the … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Coyotes, Penguins, Canucks
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Carolina Hurricanes 25th Season Spotlights Hockey in North Carolina
In the 25th year of playing in the NHL in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Carolina Hurricanes season came to a disappointing end. But the season itself was not an overall disappointment, especially considering the growth and optimism of hockey in North Carolina that the Hurricanes have accounted for this year. Let’s take a look at what this season meant and showed for North … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes 25th Season Spotlights Hockey in North Carolina
NHL Rumours; Toronto Maple Leafs Star Extension Update
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re closing in on the start of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been in the news. Toronto hired Brad Treliving as the team’s new general manager. It’s a high-level and high-pressure job with a rabid fan base. Treliving will have to get right to work and has some big decisions to make. One of … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours; Toronto Maple Leafs Star Extension Update
NHL Rumour: Dallas Stars Defensemen Potential Buyout Candidate
The Stanley Cup final has yet to begin, but the offseason is in full swing. There is a buzz surrounding many fronts such as head coaching changes and contract extension talks. When needing to make a change, there are two routes you can take. As the general manager, you can trade the player or in some cases buyout the contract. Today we look at a Dallas Stars buyout candidate. … [Read more...] about NHL Rumour: Dallas Stars Defensemen Potential Buyout Candidate
Pittsburgh Penguins Hire New President of Hockey Operations
After setting off the fireworks to start the offseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made a front office move. Former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas now will be the President of Hockey Operations. This is a great hire for Pittsburgh and now the real work gets done. Welcome to Pittsburgh, Kyle Dubas! — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 1, 2023 Kyle Dubas … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Hire New President of Hockey Operations
NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes Forward Extension Talks
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The Carolina Hurricanes reached the last four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the team has some work to do if they want to stay at that level. The team has some key pieces that they need to re-sign in the coming seasons. Goalie Frederik Andersen said he would love to come back. However, we look at a possible unrestricted free … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes Forward Extension Talks
Vancouver Canucks Priorities Before the NHL Draft
Tracking the Vancouver Canucks priorities used to be an easy thing. Get into the playoffs this season, whatever the cost; [details to follow]. But times, along with general managers, have changed. Canucks Need to Keep Priorities Straight There is, as ever, a lot of pressure on the entry draft coming up at the end of the month. Right after that – literally the next day – the … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Priorities Before the NHL Draft
Dmitri Simashev Scouting Report: 2023 NHL Draft #26
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day our LWOS Prospects Writers will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2023 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow Ben Kerr, Kyle Pereira and Frederik Frandson on Twitter, and spread the word for the site that will … [Read more...] about Dmitri Simashev Scouting Report: 2023 NHL Draft #26
Stanley Cup Final Preview: How The Vegas Golden Knights Have to Play Against Florida to Win the Stanley Cup
Previewing the Stanley Cup Final, it’s safe to say that the betting odds may be skewed in Vegas’ way (-135) due to the having home ice, but this series looks to be as evenly matched as there has ever been. Two teams with top-end talent offensively, elite defensemen who have size, skill, and speed, and both teams are receiving stellar goaltending from two goalies who were not … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Final Preview: How The Vegas Golden Knights Have to Play Against Florida to Win the Stanley Cup