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Carolina Hurricanes: Looking Nearly Infallible in Raleigh
[Editor-in-chief’s note: This article previously listed an approximate figure of Sebastian Aho’s offer sheet from 2019 due to an oversight while cross-referencing different sources. It has since been amended to include the correct total of his extension that begins in the 2024-25 season.] This past season, the Hurricanes continued their several season stretch of being… Read more
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Colorado Avalanche: The Hockey Gods’ Latest Victim
The best way to describe the Colorado Avalanche’s 22-23 season would be frustrating. Everyone in and around the organization clearly expected this team to have a better run than a first-round playoff exit against the second year Seattle Kraken. Fortunately for Joe Sakic, Chris MacFarland, and the front office team is that it is easy… Read more
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Penguins Acquire Superstar Erik Karlsson in Massive Three-Team Trade
In a three team trade with Montreal and San Jose, per Elliotte Friedman, the Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson, Rem Pitlick, Dillon Mamaliuk, and a San Jose 2026 3rd round pick. The Sharks receive Mikael Granlund, Jan Rutta, Mike Hoffman, and Pittsburgh’s 2024 1st round pick. The Canadiens receive Jeff Petry, Casey… Read more
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Buffalo Sabres: Silent Trigger
The Sabres are in the midst of figuring out how to take the next steps in pursuit of ending the longest playoffs appearance drought in the history of the NHL. There is some room for optimism after missing out by a single point: Tage Thompson scored 98 points, Rasmus Dahlin added an impressive 58 assists… Read more
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Damien’s Deliberations: Matt Duchene Will Elevate Stars to New Skies
One of my favorite signings of the summer is Matt Duchene to Dallas on a one-year, $3 Million deal. Last season, he was a star producer averaging .79 points per game, shooting 13.1% and achieving a point share of 5.7 (per Hockey Reference). He finished second in points among all Nashville Predators, only behind… Read more
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Chicago Blackhawks: The Tunnel’s End Within Sight
The Chicago Blackhawks went into the 23-24 off-season as one of the most talent devoid rosters in the league; however, they did possess the number one overall pick, and knowing they were going to get a generational talent in Connor Bedard, Kyle Davidson did everything in his authority to build a competitive roster around Bedard.… Read more