4 Nations: The Day Before Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - February 19, 2025February 19, 20250 Almost there! Thursday night is officially within shouting distance and the intensity between Team Canada and Team USA is bubbling up. Should we expect three fights in nine seconds to open the game? NO! But we CAN expect plenty of hard checks and a whole lot of emotional intensity. Both teams
4 Nations: Prep For Final Begins Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - February 18, 2025February 18, 20250 It’s all about whoever is hottest and healthiest at the end. And place an extra emphasis on HEALTHIEST! With the Championship Game for The Four Nations Face-Off Tournament scheduled for Thursday night, Team USA is banged up and that’s putting it lightly. Charlie McAvoy is done for the tournament after being hospitalized
History For Luke Hughes Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - April 8, 2024April 8, 20240 Records are meant to be broken. It’s a saying that feels as old as time itself. Sunday night the Devils hosted the Predators for a game that both teams desperately needed as the push for the playoffs continues. And while the Devils’ playoff odds have been almost entirely extinguished, there is
Saint Patrick To The Rescue Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - January 23, 2024January 23, 20240 Holy Moly! Now that’s what we call a shake-up. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock these last couple of days, let me quickly fill you in. Late Saturday afternoon the New York Islanders announced they had relieved Head Coach Lane Lambert of his duties. That wasn’t too surprising.
Continued Excitement Regarding Luke Hughes Will Help to Usher in the 24th Season of the NTDP Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 29, 2020September 28, 20200 Normally around this time of the year, we would be talking about the new group of NTDP players who would be getting ready for their new season. Luke Hughes is one of the big returning names who should land in the top ten in the 2021 NHL Draft. He’s the
Quinn Hughes Continues to Elevate His Game Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 6, 2020August 6, 20200 Quinn Hughes is in the midst of his rookie season and first NHL Playoff run. In his first three playoff games, he has a cool four assists. He had two big points in a 3-0 win in Game 4. With his team up 2-1, he’s not getting carried away. “It feels
The 2020 Calder Finalists Are A Special Group Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 15, 2020July 15, 20200 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 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 6, 20190 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
Five Takeaways From The 2019 NHLPA Rookie Showcase Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 26, 2019August 26, 20190 The event moved to the Capitals practice facility this year. Once again, the NHLPA had a great group of very talented rookies for Upper Deck to shoot and for the media to talk to. Here are some insights that I walked away with 1) Jack and Quinn Hughes loved this event.
2019 NHLPA ROOKIE SHOWCASE TO TAKE PLACE AUGUST 25 IN WASHINGTON Hockeyology by Sportsologist - August 14, 20190 TORONTO (Aug. 14, 2019) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) will host its 11th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase Sunday, Aug. 25 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., with 28 NHL® prospects and rookies scheduled to attend. This unique event provides Upper Deck – the official trading card
