The Top Three Skaters In The NHL Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 6, 20230 I thought it would be fun to talk about some of the greatest talent in the league in particular situations. Skating has improved dramatically in the 23 years I’ve been covering the sport. Speed kills. Slow teams suffer in this league, and I’ve targeted three players who drive other teams
2023 NHL Draft – – My Top 45 Version 1.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 29, 2023May 15, 20230 Connor Bedard – C – WHL Leo Carlsson – C/W – SHL Adam Fantilli – C – NCAA Matvei Michkov – RW – VHL Zach Benson – C – WHL Will Smith – C – NTDP Dalibor Dvorsky – C – AIK Oliver Moore – C/LW - NTDP Axel Sandin-Pellikka – D - SHL Andrew Cristall – LW –
Three Players Who Made an Impression at the Biosteel All-American Game Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 16, 2023January 16, 20230 Plymouth - - This game never disappoints. It was chippier than ever and the coaches sent that message to the players and they ran with it. “It was a lot of fun. Anytime you get an assortment of players together sometimes it can be hard to gel. Both teams worked hard
2023 NHL Draft – – My Top 32 Version 1.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 9, 2023January 9, 20230 Here is my first list. Expect one every month or so. Things will change for sure from now until the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville. Connor Bedard – C – WHL Leo Carlsson – C/W – SHL Adam Fantilli – C – NCAA Matvei Michkov – RW – VHL Zach Benson – C – WHL Will
Bruins Continue Special Season With 2023 Winter Classic Win Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 3, 2023January 3, 20230 Boston - - The Boston Bruins won the 2023 Winter Classic. They got an exciting 2-1 comeback win at Fenway Park. Jake DeBrusk was there to clean up the garbage and secure the win. Taylor Hall did the heavy lifting with some great dekes and backup goalie, Casey DeSmith, who
Evgeni Malkin Is Still Missing a Winter Classic Moment Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 2, 2023January 3, 20230 Boston - - Evgeni Malkin has played over 1,000 NHL games. He has 1,180 points in 1,017 games. Recently the Russian veteran passed Sergei Fedorov for the second most points for a Russian-born player. What’s missing from his tremendous resume? A Winter Classic moment. Sidney Crosby had his in 2008,
Jason Zucker Could Be a Winter Classic Surprise Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 1, 2023January 3, 20230 Boston - - Jason Zucker used to be a good goal scorer. Since joining the Penguins, and before that, that part of his game has slowed down. He had a two-goal game recently but I got a vibe from him today. I've covered him his entire career. Right now the
Patrice Bergeron and Jim Montgomery Talk Winter Classic Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 1, 2023January 1, 20230 Boston, Mass - - Bruins coach Jim Montgomery spoke to the media as well as Patrice Bergeron. Both had interesting things to say. Take a look at that and later I will put up some stories about some players that don't always get a ton of spotlight. https://twitter.com/sportsology/status/1609682825267003394?s=20&t=BcDzoHuo_rUpRdwjZ-AeCw
2023 Winter Classic Ice Update Hockeyology by Sportsologist - January 1, 2023January 1, 20230 Boston, MA - - We talked to Derek King and Kris King who are in charge of NHL operations and we talked about the weather and the ice because that's important for an outdoor hockey game. https://soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/nhl-operations-team-kris-king-and-derek-king-update-winter-classic-ice Swayman photo by Derek King
The 2023 Winter Classic Could Be Second Warmest in Recent Years Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 31, 2022December 31, 20220 I was at the 2020 Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. At puck drop, it was 54 degrees. It could be 50-53 at puck drop in Boston, Massachusettes on January 2nd at 2 PM. Depending on the sun there could be a delay because a small corner
