Flyers at the beginning of December report | Pro Hockey News

PHILADELPHIA, Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers are in a playoff position despite taking just two points from the Carolina Hurricanes this weekend. In a hyper-competitive Eastern Conference, being in a playoff spot with more than half of the season still to be determined isn’t much of an achievement, but when your franchise hasn’t made the […]

NHL Rumors: Jarry’s Gear, Danault and Canadiens, Crosby and Wild – The Hockey Writers NHL Rumors Latest News, Analysis and More

In today’s NHL rumors, how come the goalie gear for Tristan Jarry was ready so quickly for his debut with the Edmonton Oilers? Did anyone know anything in advance? Meanwhile, is the trade speculation linking Phillip Danault to the Montreal Canadiens real? Finally, are the Minnesota Wild going all-in this season? Jarry’s equipment was ready […]

What Nylander and Matthews reveal about the Maple Leafs – The Hockey Writers Latest news, analysis and more

Auston Matthews and William Nylander, probably the two best Toronto maple leaves Players have two very different ways of being on the ice. Their contrast isn’t just about skill or scoring; it’s about mindset, personality and how they respond to coaching. While Nylander may seem difficult to figure out, he is quite simple Nylander fascinates […]

Wild Still A Tier Below Other Western Contenders Even After Adding Hughes – The Hockey Writers Minnesota Wild Latest News, Analysis & More

It’s been a crazy few days in the NHL. The The Edmonton Oilers have acquired Tristan Jarrythe Buffalo Sabers fired Kevyn Adams and named Jarmo Kekalainen as their new general manager, and the Minnesota Wild acquired star defenseman Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks. While Jarry and Adams are notable shakeups, the Wild’s acquisition of […]

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Game, Stars, Flyers and Maple Leaves

Will the Pittsburgh Penguins look to turn Brett Kulak? NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on the Pittsburgh Penguins taking defenseman Brett Kulak in the Tristan Jarry-Stuart Skinner trade with the Edmonton Oilers, and what it could mean for his future. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “The other thing here, Jamison (Coyle), is, I had said a week ago […]

Are the penguins too old?

I was perusing other media sites Sunday afternoon in the wake of the Penguins’ loss to Utah when I came across a comment on Pensburgh so simple and yet so profound, as a way to explain our recent wave of inflated clues. The commentator (Steelhead58) did not point to glaring defensive failures, porous goaltending or […]

Auston Matthews offers self-assessment of recent form: ‘It’s fine, it’s been a grind lately’

Auston Matthews offers self-assessment of recent form: ‘It’s fine, it’s been a grind lately’ Connor McDavid thoroughly outplayed Matthews, and the Maple Leafs collapsed during the third period for the second straight game. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube called out his leadership group after Saturday’s loss, and there may be a discrepancy between Matthews’ […]