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After 15 years in the NHL, longtime Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne announced his retirement. Rinne leaves Preds’ franchise with an incredible legacy. The Finnish netminder has many significant contributions both he and many of his fans can look back on. Rinne Hangs Up The Skates After 15 Years Rinne, who will turn 39 in…
It’s official. Joel Eriksson Ek will continue playing for the Minnesota Wild, at least for the next eight years. The NHL forward inked the contract yesterday (July 2), which is worth $42 million. Why Eriksson Ek is the Right Guy for the Wild There’s no doubt that the Wild made the perfect decision when picking…
Connor McDavid hasn’t played professional hockey for a long time, but out on the ice, it seems as if he’s a veteran. He has only been a part of the Edmonton Oilers for six years, but it looks like he’s a well-seasoned NHL star who has been playing for 16. Who is Connor McDavid? McDavid…
The Nashville Predators are open to trading some players to make some roster adjustments and Filip Forsberg seems to be a possible choice. Why Forsberg Is a Valuable Player to Trade Forsberg has been the center of attention regarding trading for some time now. He is, of course, a valuable asset for the Preds. He…
The Seattle Kraken are ready for the upcoming expansion draft. The new addition to the NHL family is looking to capitalize on every opportunity presented. The Kraken will need to do this so they can formulate the perfect team. What to Know About the Seattle Expansion Draft The big day that the Kraken are looking…
New Guy on the Team Patrik Laine was traded less than a month ago from the Winnipeg Jets to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The trade was in exchange for Pierre-Luc Dubois and a 2022 third-round pick. Keeping this in mind, Laine hasn’t played many games with his new team. However, Blue Jackets’ head coach John…
On Tuesday, Feb. 2, Shea Weber celebrated an important milestone. He played his 1,000th NHL game. It’s only an addition to other accomplishments the 35-year old Canadian has made throughout his hockey career. Where Weber’s Career All Began It was in 2003 when Weber was drafted 49th overall in the second round of the 2003…
Sidney Crosby has been playing professional hockey for nearly two decades now. Over the course of 16 years, the 33-year old Canadian has turned himself into a well-known hockey superstar. He has had his fair share of ups and downs in his career, however, it seems as if his ups have outweighed the downs. He…
It all began for the Finnish netminder back in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. This is when the Nashville Predators drafted a young Rinne 258th overall. It wasn’t easy, but over the years, Rinne worked hard to prove himself to both the Preds and the NHL. He had played only a few games in between…
Edmonton Oilers’ center Connor McDavid has proven time after time again that he is a one-of-a-kind NHL player. He is certainly a crucial asset to the Oilers’ roster. McDavid has been a key player for the Oilers and there is no question that he will have a critical role to play during the upcoming season.…
Jagr’s Early Hockey Career At 48-years old, professional hockey veteran Jaromir Jagr began his 33rd professional hockey season Wednesday, Dec. 16 with the WSM Liga’s HC Klando. Jagr’s hockey career began in 1988. Afterwards, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5th overall in the 1990 NHL Draft. The Czechoslovakian native helped the Pens win…
