The sky is falling in Colorado, but should it be? After 27 games, the Colorado Avalanche own a record of 14-13-0 and a points percentage (PTS%) of .519. That puts them right on the periphery of the Western Conference playoff race, an underwhelming position for a team which has entered every season as a Stanley
Jonathan Drouin
Jonathan Drouin has one of the most interesting career trajectories out there. The third-overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, Drouin was once thought to be in the same ballpark as Halifax Mooseheads teammate and first-overall pick Nathan MacKinnon. For a time, it looked like he may live up to the exceptional hype, but a
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Aleksander Barkov was back at practice for the Florida Panthers, a good sign that he’ll be able to play in Game 3 on Thursday night. Did Leon Draisaitl receive any supplemental discipline for the hit on Barkov? Did anyone from that game receive punishment from the NHL DoPS? Also with
The oldest franchise in the NHL doesn’t operate within the same rules as other teams; they have unwritten rules to contend with. First, the Montreal Canadiens’ head coach must speak French. Second, the Canadiens should do their best to draft French Canadians. Because most Quebecers are French-speaking, the organization is supposed to follow these two
With just three games remaining in the regular season, the Colorado Avalanche have a chance to secure a good spot in the standings ahead of the playoffs. They will likely finish second in the Central Division as the Dallas Stars have a five-point lead at the top, but they will have home-ice advantage in the
Seeing a former player from a favourite team thrive in a new environment is surely a bittersweet feeling for any fan. Sometimes a change of scenery is what a disgruntled player needs in order to unlock their full potential. Being in an entirely new environment can be exciting yet overwhelming, especially for younger players still
With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft more than 10 years old, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10 picks managed to live up to expectations, or have they struggled to establish themselves in the NHL? Note: The 2013 Draft took place at the Prudential