Game Preview: New Jersey Devils v.s Winnipeg Jets 8/4/19 (Devils Home Opener)

Welcome back hockey fans to another amazing season in the NHL! Tonight we have the New Jersey Devils hosting their home & season opener against the Winnipeg Jets. The Devils are looking to show off their brand new acquisitions that were acquired in the off-season to help boost their lineup and compete for a spot … Continue reading Game Preview: New Jersey Devils v.s Winnipeg Jets 8/4/19 (Devils Home Opener)

It’s #ALLCAPS in New York; Capitals v Islanders

Washington Capitals (1-0-0) v. New York Islanders (0-0-0)   Record Predicted Goaltender Washington Capitals 1-0-0 (2019-20)Ilya Samsonov New York Islanders 5-2-0 (preseason)Semyon Varlamov *Full disclosure: this might give you a headache at first, so bear with me on this one. Washington Capitals’ newest back-up goaltender Ilya Samsonov is getting his first regular season NHL start … Continue reading It’s #ALLCAPS in New York; Capitals v Islanders

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019   News: The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed forward Alex DeBrincat to a new three year deal. The contract will run through the 2022-23 season and will carry an AAV of $6.4mil. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1179741692997488640?s=20   Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello confirmed that … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

The Storm Surge Is Back!!

The Carolina Hurricanes have brought back the Storm Surge for all home victories!   After their 4-3 shootout victory Dougie Hamilton, who scored the lone goal of the shootout, would lead the "Bunch of Jerks" in their first Storm Surge celebration of the 2019-20 season.   https://twitter.com/Canes/status/1179944069633642497?s=20   As fans of the Storm Surge celebrations … Continue reading The Storm Surge Is Back!!

Russell’s Take – Previewing the 2019-20 New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are one of this NHL season’s most intriguing teams. On one hand, not much is expected of the Broadway Blueshirts. They acquired some amazing pieces to add to their roster this summer but they have a huge amount of rookies and young players on their roster who may hit the proverbial … Continue reading Russell’s Take – Previewing the 2019-20 New York Rangers

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019   News: Today the NHL announced all 31 team rosters going into the Opening Night of the 2019-20 Season.   Tonight also marked the Banner Raising Ceremony for the 2019 Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues. https://twitter.com/StLouisBlues/status/1179551378005516294?s=20   Today the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that John … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Game Recap – 10/2/2019 – Washington Capitals v. St. Louis Blues

Washington Capitals (0-0-0 0pts) v. St. Louis Blues (0-0-0 0pts)   Game Recap: NHL hockey is back and the Washington Capitals start it up on the road as they visit the new defending Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues to start the 2019-20 campaign. The Blues would start everything off with their Banner Raising Ceremony … Continue reading Game Recap – 10/2/2019 – Washington Capitals v. St. Louis Blues

2019-20 St. Louis Blues Preview

Last Season: 45-28-9 99 pts (2nd (tie) in Central Division; WON STANLEY CUP) Key Additions: D Justin Faulk Key Departures: F Pat Maroon, D Joel Edmundson   Top Questions Facing the Blues: Can Jordan Binnington keep up his unbelievable performance? Last season, the Blues called up Binnington midway through the season to replace a struggling Jake Allen, and … Continue reading 2019-20 St. Louis Blues Preview

Wednesday Night Hockey: The Last Two Champs Face-off For the First Time.

Washington Capitals (0-0-0) v. St Louis Blues (0-0-0)     Pre-Season Record Predicted Goaltender Stanley Cup Champions Washington Capitals 5-1-0 Braden Holtby 2017-18 St. Louis Blues 4-3-0 Jordan Binnington 2018-19 It has been a long off-season for Caps’ fans, but we’re finally here. Does anyone else find it slightly more than coincidental that the two … Continue reading Wednesday Night Hockey: The Last Two Champs Face-off For the First Time.

Capitals Announce 2019-20 Opening Night Roster

Today the Washington Capitals announced their 2019-20 Opening Night roster as they prepare to take on the St. Louis Blues tonight in St. Louis. However, the Capitals made an another announcement before they did unveil their official roster. https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1179425834744111105?s=20   The Capitals officially announced that they have placed goaltender Pheonix Copley on waivers. This, as … Continue reading Capitals Announce 2019-20 Opening Night Roster