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The previous NHL season was arguably the best one in history. So many surprises and fantastic results, haven’t been recorded so far, and just to remind you that NHL has existed since 1917. Eventually, the St. Louis Blues took the Stanley Cup trophy for the first time in history. A team that was among the…
On the heels of a five-game losing streak, the Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock in Wednesday. The team has named Sheldon Keefe as their new head coach. Keefe comes from the Leafs AHL affiliate the Toronto Marlies. Babcock finished his tenure with a record of 173-133-45 in four-plus seasons. His teams…
The Ottawa Senators announced earlier today they hired D. J. Smith as their new head coach. The Senators new bench boss will face a lot of tough challenges in Ottawa. Smith signed a three-year agreement with the Senators to become the 14th head coach in the team’s history. “I’m absolutely excited for the opportunity to…
The Los Angeles Kings announced that Todd McLellan will be their new head coach. Today McLellan and the Kings agree to a five-year contract, worth at least $5 million per season. The lucrative contract shows how confident the Kings are with McLellan. This year, the Kings will have a No. 5 overall pick in this…
It’s understandable to devote all the attention to tonight’s expansion draft. Lest we not forget, however, that the NHL Awards are happening too. Perhaps it is mostly because the Vegas Golden Knights’ selections occur during the presentation, but this year’s awards are must-see as a hockey fan. From a heated Norris race to multiple options…
The Atlantic Division is a mess right now. Literally anything could happen. When it comes to the standings, nobody is safe. What counts for first place in the Atlantic doesn’t even warrant a wild card in the Metropolitan. Needless to say, it’s a tight race. So with that in mind, please enjoy the Game Haus’…
Hockey fans have been spoiled rotten for rookies this year. The NHL hasn’t seen a season so flush with young talent in years. There can be only one Rookie of the Year; only one Calder Trophy winner. When it comes to Calder consideration, Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine have dominated the conversation. Now there’s nothing…
Looking back at the start of the 2016-17 season, it feels as if the whole world had caught the Auston Matthews bug. Aside from the insane amount of hype surrounding the first overall pick of the 2016 Entry Draft, Matthews’ four-goal debut game simply left the league awestruck. Many forgot about Toronto’s other incredible rookie:…
