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Mar 6th, 18:31NHLWhat we're hearing ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline: Rantanen acting as a domino, sellers with immense opportunities, and teams buying AND selling
As the final hours tick off ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Cam Robinson shares what he's hearing.
Feb 19th, 16:42Washington Capitals
Notable prospects who could move at the NHL trade deadline
David St-Louis looks at the notable prospects that could be moved at the trade deadline.
Jan 20th, 18:00NHLWhat We Learned: Who takes the goalie leap first?
The crowded Eastern Conference Wild Card scene has a bunch of teams with iffy goaltending. Will anyone pull the trigger on a goaltending trade before Four Nations?
Jan 14th, 19:13NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Hart Trophy
Who have been the 10 most valuable players in the NHL so far this season?
Jan 14th, 04:32NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Luca Del Bel Belluz shows impressive growth in recent NHL call-up
In this week's roundup, Hadi Kalakeche looks at Luca Del Belluz, Roman Kantserov, Ilya Protas, and more.
Jan 10th, 14:35Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Adam Fantilli's new opportunity
With Sean Monahan on the sidelines, a new opportunity presents itself for Adam Fantilli. Michael Clifford digs in on the second-year forward.
Jan 8th, 20:03NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Selke Trophy
Who are the 10 best 200-foot forwards in the NHL so far this season?
Jan 8th, 14:21NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Norris Trophy
Who has been the NHL's best defenseman midway through the season?
2024-12-10, 19:55NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Carter Bear, Nathan Behm among 2025 Draft's biggest risers
Mitch Brown highlights the rises of Carter Bear, Lynden Lakovic, and Nathan Behm and provides updates on Carter Yakemchuk and Andrew Cristall.
2024-12-10, 14:39NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Beckett Sennecke dazzles his way to World Juniors camp invitation
In this week's Roundup, Sebastian High highlights Beckett Sennecke, Shane Wright, Owen Beck, and more.
2024-12-07, 16:40NHLPower Feelings: Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
To the tune of that "Flashdance" song: Power Feelings.
2024-12-02, 19:24NHLWhat We Learned: The New York Rangers at a crossroads
The Rangers' problems are self-inflicted and maybe not fixable.
2024-12-02, 00:24Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire (Week 9)
Cam Robinson has brought his pickaxe and shovel to work to help you mine some gems from the fantasy hockey waiver wire.
2024-11-29, 22:41NHLExamining David Jiříček's projection and best potential trade fits away from Columbus
David St-Louis takes a deeper look at the Blue Jackets top prospects, who could be on the move sooner than later.
2024-11-29, 02:49Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Quarter-season surprises
Michael Clifford is celebrating American Thanksgiving by outlining a handful of players set to rebound or decline as we move past the quarter mark of the season.
2024-11-26, 17:35NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Denton Mateychuk is ready for the NHL
In this week's roundup, Sebastian High highlights Denton Mateychuk, Seamus Casey, and more.
2024-11-24, 18:35Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 8)
Cam Robinson returns for another excursion down the waiver wire to unearth some gems for your fantasy squads.
2024-11-12, 14:46NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Matthew Schaefer returns to top-5 form
Impressive performances by Matthew Schaefer, Simon Edvinsson, Jacob Fowler, Andrew Cristall, and Luca Pinelli feature in this week's Rinkside Roundup.
2024-10-04, 16:46Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Last minute advice
Michael Clifford is here to provide you with some last-minute advice heading into the Fantasy Hockey season.
2024-09-25, 07:03Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Gavin Brindley
With a stellar college tenure in his back pocket, Gavin Brindley is looking to transition smoothly to the NHL. Victor Nuño has the details.
2024-09-17, 19:45NHLThe Crease Index: Ranking all 32 NHL teams long-term outlook in-goal
Sean Shapiro ranks the long-term outlook in-goal for all 32 NHL franchises.
2024-09-05, 18:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 7-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets
Mitch Brown takes you through the Columbus Blue Jackets seventh-ranked prospect pool with scouting reports and tools grades on its 18 best players.
2024-08-19, 21:30NHLTrade Analysis: Patrik Laine is still a special talent and a worthwhile gamble for the Montréal Canadiens
The Montréal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine along with a second-round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenceman Jordan Harris.
2024-08-12, 17:45NHLWhat We Learned: When will Patrik Laine trade happen?
Everyone is coming up with possible destinations for Patrik Laine, but he's gonna be really hard to move.
2024-06-12, 23:30NHLTake Town: Game management isn't just for the referees in the Stanley Cup Final
This week's trip to Take Town has us zeroing in on the Washington Capitals acquisition of CapFriendly, Leon Draisaitl's elbow, and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2024-05-29, 15:44Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Denton Mateychuk is coming
Denton Mateychuk is had one of the best seasons for a defenceman in the WHL. He led his Moose Jaw Warriors to the WHL championship and a Memorial Cup appearance....
2024-05-25, 16:09Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Kent Johnson's winding road
Michael Clifford continues his off-season look at players who have breakout potential. This week, we're checking in on Kent Johnson and his winding path through a challenging sophomore season.
2024-05-08, 21:002024 NHL DraftElite Prospects' post-lottery 2024 NHL Mock Draft
The draft order has been decided and now we wait for the picks to be made. Cam Robinson takes his turn at predicting who goes where and when.
2024-04-24, 18:20Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Top CHL postseason performances
Victor Nuño checks in on some red hot performers in the CHL playoffs and what those performances could mean to their long term potential.
2024-03-19, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Alex Nylander just needed a fair shake
Alex Nylander appears to be a new man in Columbus. Can the former first-rounder become a late-blooming asset? Michael Clifford dissects it all.
2024-03-08, 19:17NHLBoston Bruins trade for Andrew Peeke from the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Bruins added a defenseman to bolster depth down the stretch.
2024-03-02, 19:30NHL Prospect ReportRussia Stock Watch: Dmitri Buchelnikov thriving on loan with Admiral Vladivostok
March's Russia Stock Watch looks at the play of Dmitri Buchelnikov, Ilya Nabokov, Sergei Ivanov, Ilya Ivantsov, and Nikita Ishimnikov.
2024-02-23, 19:15NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: ░S░T░A░R░S░ ░I░N░ ░B░I░O░
It's all about goals this week in the EP Rinkside 3 Stars. That, and a phone game ad analogy for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2024-02-17, 20:00NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Isn't it time for John Davidson's reckoning in Columbus?
Sean Shapiro takes his weekly trip around the NHL in Unnumbered Thoughts and focuses on the debacle in Columbus.
2024-02-15, 17:30NHLJarmo Kekäläinen out as Columbus Blue Jackets finally look in the mirror
After months of speculation, the Columbus Blue Jackets have finally fired general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen.
2024-01-31, 19:00NHL ProspectsRookie Midterms: David Jiříček has earned the right to be in the NHL, whether Columbus sees it that way or not
David Jiříček thinks he deserves more of a leash in the NHL, and based on what we've seen, he's right. This is his Rookie Midterm.
2024-01-31, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Features: Kirill Marchenko
Victor Nuño checks in on Columbus Blue Jackets' sniper, Kirill Marchenko to see what may lie ahead in his fantasy hockey future.
2024-01-15, 19:06NHLWhat We Learned: Why go all-in with a goalie you can't trust?
A lot of NHL teams in desperate need of help in-goal, but why target Elvis Merzlikins or Jacob Markström?
2024-01-15, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 15
Director of Film Scouting and Lord of Fantasy Hockey, Cam Robinsons returns for another week of mining the waiver wire. The options are out there, and he helps you identify them!
2024-01-03, 12:50Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Sustainable or not?
Michael Clifford checks in on players who have found success so far this season and determines whether it's sustainable or not.
2023-12-29, 15:51Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Post-holiday break roundup
The holiday break has ended and teams are trying to work off the turkey and eggnog hangover. Cam Robinson explores some positive trends to finish off the 2023 calendar year.
2023-12-21, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Christmas List
Tis the season for giving. Michael Clifford outlines a handful of gifts that the Fantasy Hockey Gods could provide for us this year.
2023-12-11, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire (Week 9)
It's hard work digging deep, which is why Cam Robinson is back for another round of Mining the waiver wire. He digs, and you reap the rewards.
2023-12-07, 19:45NHL Prospect ReportQMJHL Stock Watch: Jordan Dumais has nothing left to prove
The QMJHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Jordan Dumais, Ēriks Mateiko, Raoul Boilard, Maxim Massé, and Maxim Barbashev.
2023-12-05, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Andrew Strathmann thriving in leadership role with Youngstown Phantoms
The December USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Andrew Strathmann, Zam Plante, Christian Humphreys, E.J. Emery, and Will Felicio.
2023-12-01, 13:00Fantasy HockeyUnnumbered Fantasy Thoughts: Saying goodbye is the hardest part
Cam Robinson takes a spin around the league to explore trends, stats, and ever-evolving situations to help you navigate the vast and daunting world of fantasy hockey.
2023-11-28, 15:54NHL ProspectsWho has the early edge between Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson?
They say you need five years to know the results of draft, but why not try for five months? David St-Louis looks at who has the early edge between Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson.
2023-11-14, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Features: Johnny Gaudreau's lost value
The Johnny Gaudreau story has as many twists and turns as a good Agatha Christie novel. Drafted in the fourth round in 2011 despite being far and away the best...
2023-11-12, 17:45NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: How Martin St. Louis is making it work in Montréal
Sean Shapiro looks at the early season start for Martin St. Louis and the Montréal Canadiens before flying around the league for his weekly look at the NHL.
2023-11-03, 17:46NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Dominant starts from Denton Mateychuk, Jagger Firkus
The November WHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the performances of Denton Mateychuk, Jagger Firkus, Zac Funk, Ondřej Becher, Terik Parascak, Noah Chadwick, Nate Danielson, and Marek Alscher.
2023-11-01, 18:31Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey X Gamers: Kent Johnson
In this edition of the X gamers, we will be looking at a player around the 100 NHL game mark. This installment will feature Kent Johnson who was taken fifth overall...
2023-10-27, 17:01Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Roundup: Which prospects have found early success this season?
Prospect Roundup Time!With the NHL well underway, we’re starting to get a gauge on who is hot and who is not. It’s on every highlight pack, every radio show, and...
2023-10-21, 18:10NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, draft decentralization, Patrick Kane's waiting game
Sean Shapiro brings his weekly connection of notes, stories, and observations from around the hockey world.
2023-10-16, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire for early season gems
Welcome back to another season of Mining the Waiver Wire! If you know fantasy hockey, you know that all the hard work you did at the draft will only take...
2023-10-11, 20:00NHLTake Town: This is going great
This week's trip to Take Town has us taking stops at the Winnipeg Jets locking themselves into this core, teams looking to make trades, and pride tape.
2023-10-10, 13:53NHL32 Boring Predictions for the 2023-24 NHL season
Who needs bold predictions? Sean Shapiro brings you the boring ones that will actually happen this season.
2023-10-09, 19:00NHL ProspectsThe perils of projecting prospects on preseason hockey
Preseason is always full of surprises, but preseason success doesn't equal NHL success.
2023-10-09, 13:00NHL ProspectsStock Watch: Reviewing the performance of Eastern Conference prospects in the preseason
David St-Louis reviews the performance of each Eastern Conference team's top prospects in the 2023-24 preseason.
2023-10-03, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Season Primer: The Metro Division
High-end offensive defencemen are in abundance in the Metro Division. The New Jersey Devils’ Dougie Hamilton was a top fantasy blueliner for the second time in three seasons, the New...
2023-09-22, 17:08NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Marty Walsh's strong first impression heading the NHLPA
Sean Shapiro opens up the ledger for the 2023-24 season with the first Unnumbered Thoughts of the season.
2023-09-22, 16:09NHL ProspectsThe USHL's most improved players and how they did it
Mitch Brown looks at the players who made the most strides this past season.
2023-09-19, 18:25Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2023 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 3-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets
David St-Louis takes you through the Columbus Blue Jackets' third-ranked prospect pool with scouting reports and tools grades on their 18 best players.
2023-09-19, 16:34NHLAdam Fantilli has the challenge and opportunity to save the Columbus Blue Jackets
Sean Shapiro looks the Blue Jackets new No. 1 centre and how he can help the franchise move past a rough start to the season..png)
2023-09-18, 17:24NHLEP Rinkside Top-20 Left Wings for the 2023-24 season
JFresh opens his series of top players by looking at the left wingers.
2023-09-18, 14:14NHLWhat We Learned: It always had to happen
Mike Babcock resigned after doing the thing that was always going to cost him his job, whether it was this or some other thing more or less like it.
2023-09-07, 15:26New Jersey DevilsNHL Storylines to watch for the 2023-24 season: Metropolitan Division
Sean Shapiro looks at storylines for the Metro Division in 2023-24 that he'll be following.
2023-08-30, 15:11NHLOne player that can make or break each team's 2023-24 NHL season
JFresh looks at one player that can make or break each team in the NHL during the 2023-24 season.
2023-08-23, 16:30Prospect Pool RankingsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2023: Skaters 25-1
The Elite Prospects ranking of the NHL's 100 best affiliated prospects comes to a close with the 25 best prospects in hockey.
2023-08-21, 16:01Prospect Pool RankingsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2023: Skaters 100-51
The Elite Prospects 2023 NHL prospect ranking countdown begins with a look at the 100th to 51st-best skater prospects.
2023-07-19, 12:22NHL ProspectsOne year later, the debates about Simon Nemec and David Jiříček are still heated
David St-Louis looks at the film and the career progress of the pair of defenders that went No. 2 and No. 6 in the 2022 NHL Draft.
2023-06-15, 21:00NHLTake Town: See ya in the car
This week's trip to Take Town features a look at young'ish players forcing their way to new teams, the Columbus Blue Jackets blue line, Peter Laviolette, and NHL Draft talk.
2023-06-08, 13:30NHLTake Town: Take my defenceman, please
Lots of moving parts for the middle of the Cup Final.
2023-06-06, 20:23NHLIvan Provorov part of 3-way trade between Flyers, Kings, Blue Jackets
The three team trade is one of the first big moves for new Flyers GM Danny Briere.
2023-05-09, 02:052023 NHL Entry Draft"Incredible, changes everything": Examining the fallout from the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery
J.D. Burke and Sean Shapiro react to the fallout from the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery with quotes from industry sources and commentary on each lottery team's outlook.
2023-05-09, 00:452023 NHL Entry DraftChicago Blackhawks win 2023 NHL Draft Lottery
The Chicago Blackhawks have won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery and the chance to draft super prospect, Connor Bedard.
2023-05-08, 12:372023 NHL Entry DraftConnor Bedard will completely change a franchise. The lotto decides tonight.
He's the best prospect since Connor McDavid and even had a better junior career than the Edmonton Oilers superstar. Tonight all eyes will be on the lottery.
2023-04-28, 14:32Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Potential Offseason Movers
As the offseason looms Cam Robinson looks at potential movement and how it will shape the fantasy hockey landscape.
2023-04-17, 14:51NHLWhat We Learned: Coaches always get fired when their team tanks
"You couldn't win after I signed Erik Gudbranson?" "Yeah that was actually the biggest problem."
