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Jeremy Roenick Believes Alex Ovechkin Will Break NHL Scoring Record

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We all know that Wayne Gretzky is "The great one;" unquestionably. However, the hockey G.O.A.T. could very well see his great National Hockey League record soon fall. Chicago Blackhawks legend and former NHL on NBC Analyst Jeremy Roenick believes that Alexander Ovechkin could soon break Gretzky's goals scored record. The numbers seem to back up that claim too. However, we're … [Read more...] about Jeremy Roenick Believes Alex Ovechkin Will Break NHL Scoring Record

After Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov Could Be the Next Big Thing

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The National Hockey League is seeing a changing of the guard, in terms of star power, these days. The Chicago Blackhawks did exactly what they were supposed to do, in selecting Connor Bedard first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. Bedard lived up to the hype by winning the Calder Memorial trophy (league rookie of the year), scoring 61 points (22 goals, 39 assists). Indeed the … [Read more...] about After Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov Could Be the Next Big Thing

2015 Winter Classic pits storied franchise vs league’s best scorer

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The 2015 Winter Classic will be hosted by the nation’s capital as the Washington Capitals face off against the Chicago Blackhawks. The New Year’s Day marquee game will be the first hosted in Washington D.C. It will be the second appearance for each team. Chicago also hosted a Stadium Series game last season. The Winter Classic is now in it’s 7th edition, and has grown into … [Read more...] about 2015 Winter Classic pits storied franchise vs league’s best scorer

2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections

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    Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!"  The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19.  Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections

2013 NHL PREVIEW: SOUTHEAST DIVISION

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  Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!"  The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19.  Find out what you need to know about every … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL PREVIEW: SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Shea Weber To Stay In Nashville, Predators Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet

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  Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers made a monster offer sheet to restricted free agent Shea Weber for 14 years and $110 million.  After a week of speculation of will they or won't they, the Nashville Predators decided to match the offer sheet, which means Weber will stay with the only team he has known through his entire NHL career.  After losing unrestricted free … [Read more...] about Shea Weber To Stay In Nashville, Predators Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet

How the NHL Can Increase Its Fan Base

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Coming off the Winter Classic on January 2nd, NHL executives are looking to capitalize on the increased viewership of the novelty game and build on it. The contest had nearly fifty thousand fans in attendance along with a national audience on NBC. The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers provided an entertaining afternoon of action culminating with a penalty shot near the … [Read more...] about How the NHL Can Increase Its Fan Base