Special Feature: Bobby Holik Talks Israeli, International And Youth Hockey

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by Matthew Blittner - June 30, 2025June 30, 20250

With all the new emphasis on International Hockey, we thought it would be best to chat with a former celebrated NHLer who has been as involved with the international and youth game as anyone. His name is Bobby Holik and during his playing days, Holik won two Stanley Cups with the

Florida Finished The Job

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by Russ_Cohen - June 18, 2025June 18, 20250

The Panthers locked down their defense. They had great goaltending, thanks to Sergei Bobrovsky. He was out there late in warmups, and that’s when I knew he wanted the work. I’d seen him do that in Philly and during his career. Eetu Luostarinen quietly goes about his business and now has

Matthew Blittner’s Hockey Interviews

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by Sportsologist - July 16, 2024July 16, 20240

Matthew was at the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame induction and he did a bunch of interviews and we are proud to show them off. Here is Denis Potvin. Here is the rest of the class:

No Easy Victories: Peeling Back The Onion With Host Jeremy Schaap

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by Matthew Blittner - June 14, 2024June 14, 20240

If you’re a fan of the New York Rangers, you know nothing ever comes easy. The Broadway Blueshirts have been known as a “heart attack” team. They’ve been known as “heartbreakers.” And one time in the last 84 years, they’ve even been known as champions. With that type of reputation, it’s

Matthew Blittner Exclusive Interview with Richard Torrey

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by Matthew Blittner - May 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Matthew Blittner interviewed Richard Torrey about his role with the dynasty Islanders, his new career as an artist, his dad’s Stanley Cup rings/Hall of Fame Ring, and his process of creating hockey/political art and comics. https://youtu.be/nhS2-9RejmI

Blittner’s Blue Line: Winter Classic Musings

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by Matthew Blittner - January 3, 2024January 3, 20240

It’s a New Year, yes it is! 2024 still feels new – as of the writing of this column – and it's already kicked off with a bang. The PWHL got off to a hot start as the New York franchise blanked the Toronto team 4-0 in The League’s first ever

Vegas Defense and Heavy Play Wore Down Florida

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by Russ_Cohen - June 4, 2023June 4, 20230

The Vegas Golden Knights were playing a smart game against the Florida Panthers early on. The Panthers got a short-handed goal when the Knights play dipped, and Eric Staal scored on a wrap around goal to give them a 1-0 lead early in the first. The game was 2-2 after 2.

2023 Stanley Cup Will Crown a New Champion

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by Russ_Cohen - June 3, 2023June 3, 20230

This article isn’t for hockey purists who don’t believe hockey should exist in the Sunbelt or non-traditional markets. Believe it or not, I still hear that, and it’s a tired argument. The Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights have earned their spot playing for the best prize in sports. I’m not

Best and Worst NHL Cities With Jill Gonzalez

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by Russ_Cohen - June 1, 2023June 1, 20230

This data from WalletHub shows the best and worst NHL cities. Since the Stanley Cup Final is drawing near, I spoke to Jill Gonzalez to talk about the Cup cities and more. To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283

The Reason Your Team Didn’t Draft Cale Makar

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by Russ_Cohen - June 27, 2022June 27, 20220

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