Blittner’s Blue Line: The NHL’s Global Series

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by Matthew Blittner - October 8, 2024October 9, 20240

Pack your bags, because we’re going on an international trip. This past weekend, the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres got a head start on the regular season by playing two games in Prague as part of the NHL’s Global Series. New Jersey won both games and currently sits atop The

Seth Appert Could Be a Solid Choice as Sabres Next Coach

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by Russ_Cohen - April 16, 2024April 16, 20240

Don Granato is no longer the coach of the Buffalo Sabres. Craig Berube is the big-name coach out on the market but my belief is the Sabres need to dig deeper. By digging deeper I mean they need a coach with a deep connection with some of their players. That

Julian Lutz Is Getting Last Minute Draft Attention

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by Russ_Cohen - June 14, 2022June 16, 20220

Julian Lutz is a center who only played in 14 games for Munchen in the DEL. While he did play in the U18s and was a point-per-game, I confess I lost track of him. I lost the thread. It’s easy to do when you’re looking at so many players to

Michigan’s Talented Trio – – Are All Three NHL Ready?

by Russ_Cohen - March 7, 2022March 11, 20220

Michigan University has a lot of talented players on its roster. Three of them are Owen Power (1st overall pick in 2021), Matty Beniers (2nd overall pick in 2021), and Kent Johnson (5th overall pick in 2021). Of the three, how many will turn pro at the end of the

2019 USHL Fall Classic Observations

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by Russ_Cohen - September 27, 2019September 27, 20190

Here are some players who have looked good in the early going. 1) Will Francis – 6-4, 205 – D – Cedar Rapids- He’s an Anaheim pick committed to Minnesota Duluth. He’s very solid defensively. I like the way he strips the puck. He can break up scoring chances with his

Team USA, Carter Hart and Lias Andersson All Shined

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by Russ_Cohen - December 27, 2017December 27, 20170

Team USA cruised to an 9-0 win over Denmark. No surprise there. The aspect of this team that could be worrisome to the competition is their speed and size. Kailer Yamamoto (5-8, Oilers) may be the most dangerous player in the tournament. He’s surely one of the smartest and his brief

Harvard vs. Princeton Prospect Update

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by Russ_Cohen - November 12, 2016November 12, 20160

Here's a look at the Harvard players: 18 – Adam Fox – 5-10, 185 - D - Calgary – Sharp passes to get the offense started. Good play against the wall to keep pucks in that were meant to be cleared. He plays on the PK. Has an active stick on