Just when the year had a promising start, the San Jose Sharks are now facing a rush of injuries. As the Sharks made their way to Utah, a few faces were missing and a few more were making the trip on a questionable status. With only 38 games left in the season for the Sharks, these injuries could not come at a worse time. The number of injuries coming in at one time is … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Face Uncertainty with Influx of Injuries
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Carolina Hurricanes Young Forward Showing More than Just Making the Team
NHL teams finding a way to balance experience with youth each year is always a difficult task. For teams making a serious Stanley Cup push, usually experience takes over. Teams in a rebuild usually have a larger youthful contingency. But every team needs both. The Carolina Hurricanes sit more in the former camp. But this doesn’t mean they haven’t been able to give opportunities … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Young Forward Showing More than Just Making the Team
NHL Rumours: Seattle Kraken Forward Possible Trade Chip
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re into the month of January and that means the trade deadline will be here soon. The big day is March 7, but we might see some moves before then. Some clubs will face the hard choice of whether or not to trade off players for assets. Teams that have fallen or are falling out of contention are at a crossroads. One team that might … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Seattle Kraken Forward Possible Trade Chip
Mathew Barzal’s game-winner with parents in attendance propels Islanders to third straight win
SALT LAKE CITY — Finally, a comeback win. Finally, a real winning streak. Finally, some real hope that the Islanders can make a run at this thing. Mathew Barzal, whose parents were in attendance, celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal late in the third period of the Islanders’ 2-1 win over Utah Hockey Club on... … [Read more...] about Mathew Barzal’s game-winner with parents in attendance propels Islanders to third straight win
NHL season has been defined by mediocrity across the board
Just 13 of 32 teams have won at least half their games — six in the dreadful East and seven in a more representative West. … [Read more...] about NHL season has been defined by mediocrity across the board