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Four Nations: Sunday Practice Wrap-up

by Matthew Blittner - 0

It’s the calm before the storm. Or rather, the calm AFTER the storm.  Sunday afternoon, after a grueling battle Saturday night between Team USA and Team Canada – won by The Americans 3-1 – at The NHL’s first ever (and likely only) Four Nations Face-off Tournament, both teams were hard at

Blittner’s Blue Line: Predicting Future Hall Of Famers

by Matthew Blittner - 0

It’s that time of year again, The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto is celebrating this year’s class of inductees. The newest honored members are Colin Campbell (Builder), David Poile (Builder), Natalie Darwitz (Women’s hockey player), Krissy Wendell-Pohl (Women’s hockey player), Pavel Datsyuk (Player), Jeremy Roenick (Player) and Shea Weber

The Top Three Skaters In The NHL 

by Russ_Cohen - 0

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

The Reason Your Team Didn’t Draft Cale Makar

by Russ_Cohen - 0

Suppose you’re going to tweet that your team passed on Cale Makar and should have drafted him. Why did you wait until he won a Hobey Baker Award, Calder Memorial Trophy, a gold medal in the World Juniors, a Frozen Four appearance and a Conn Smythe, a Norris, and now

The 2020 Calder Finalists Are A Special Group

by Russ_Cohen - 0

Dominik Kubalik (Chicago Blackhawks), Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche), and Quinn Hughes (Vancouver Canucks). All of these players had fantastic seasons, and all are deserving of winning the award but only one can do it. Kubalik’s brother, Thomas, played briefly in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He is over the

Here Are My Six Preseason Calder Favorites

by Russ_Cohen - 0

These aren’t ranked. Right now, these are the players I’ve identified with the best chance to win the award. I may change this before the season starts. Jack Hughes - Whether he plays center or wing, he should get time on the top power play. If he ends up on a

2017 NHL Draft My Top 45 Rankings Version 2.0

by Russ_Cohen - 0

Nolan Patrick – 6-2, 199 - C – He plays a heavy game and gets better as the game goes on. Good on draws. Good stick on defense. Works hard in the corners. Excellent passer. Smooth skater gets in on the net quickly. Nico Hischier – 6-1.5, 178 –

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