Blittner’s Blue Line: Yay or Nay to “The Michigan?” Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - December 26, 2023December 26, 20230 Merry Christmas one and all! I hope you’re enjoying your food, drinks, presents, and family time during this holiday. After all, this is a time for relaxation and celebration – unless you happen to be a Sports Writer with a weekly column. Sports never stop, therefore, neither do we. So,
Yzerplan Vs. Fitzplan Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - December 24, 2023December 24, 20230 Happy Holidays one and all! We’re all in the holiday spirit, even the NHL, which is taking a couple of days to enjoy this time of year. However, while many around The League are enjoying eggnog and presents there are two teams whose General Managers are hard at work trying to
Jack Hughes vs. Connor McDavid Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - December 22, 2023December 22, 20230 Who do you got? There’s no wrong answer, so take your pick, but you better be able to explain yourself after the fact. Thursday night at Prudential Center Jack Hughes and the Devils played host to Connor McDavid and the Oilers in a game that was billed as a matchup between
Blittner’s Blue Line: Hockey Spectacles Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - December 19, 2023December 19, 20230 WE’RE BACK! Damn, it feels good to write that, even better to say it out loud. After an extended absence and a new home, the weekly “Blittner’s Blue Line” column has returned. Now that the pleasantries are out of the way, let’s kick things off with a blast from the
Young Defensemen Are Key For Devils Hockeyology by Matt Blittner - December 18, 2023December 18, 20230 What wouldn’t we give to be young again? It’s an age-old adage. The older you get, the younger you want to be. Conversely, the younger you are, the older you want to be. On Sunday night at Prudential Center against the Ducks, an old Devil returned to burn the youngins. Adam
Some Takeaways From Team USA Camp Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 15, 2023December 15, 20230 The top line could be Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues), on the right side and Cutter Gauthier (Flyers) in the middle with Rutger McGroarty (Winnipeg) on the first line. Gauthier took most of the draws. McGroarty, who can play center, took a few as well. Late in a game, I would want Seamus
Three Early Thoughts on the 2024 World Junior Championship Rosters Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 6, 2023December 6, 20230 I saw the rosters for Sweden, Canada, and Team USA, and here are some early thoughts: Team USA is loaded with goaltending and defense. Jacob Fowler (Canadiens) could win the starting job at some point in this tournament. That’s not to say their offense isn’t great. I’ve stopped getting upset
Tyson Foerster Has Taken Some Big Steps Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 4, 2023December 4, 20230 Tyson Foerster has plenty of time to reach his talent ceiling. We have to remember that he’s still 21. He has good size and I have no issue with his skating. That’s not to say it can’t be improved but I can see a path where he can still score
Best And Worst Sports Cities Surprises Hockeyology by Sportsologist - November 13, 2023November 13, 20230 Wallet Hub did a new report about the best and worst sports cities; you can find the results here. We caught up with Cassie Happe and talked about Philly, New York, and a bit more hockey! .
2023 Flyers Rookie Camp Observations Day 1 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 14, 2023September 14, 20230 Here we are the Flyers rookies are back and I was there to see them. I am covering the Friday night game as well so that report will come out a day or two later. The key is me seeing how they look since last camp to now. What did
