I write this item about once a year, always tempted to call it 'don't fall in love with a dreamer' but never do. If you've ...

Every fall, there's a dozen or so new hockey players to observe and ponder. Some get a number in the summer, so we can project them as an actual NHL player. Others get a number at orientation camp and ...

I bet you don't remember him. Anton Burdasov was a late addition to the Oilers 2019 training camp, and in his short time in ...

Most young players need an inside champion. Craig MacTavish graduated some unique talents when he was coach, often ...

Several folks in the comments section are discussing the reasons why Edmonton lost to the Florida Panthers in the final. Rugged style, depth, top-heavy cap situation all landed and a few more I'm sure ...

Welcome to the ‘training camp hopeful’ series the 2025 summer. Over the next few weeks I’ll look at players who are … ...

This is Ziggy. She came to our house for the first time in fall 2011, making her 14 this year. She still has a non-stop motor, but doesn't motor as often as she used to do. The photo above is from the ...

So, what do we make of this? Is Skinner the 2022-23 goaltender who emerged at exactly the right time? Or is he the 2024-25 goalie who did not deliver. It isn’t age, it isn’t injury, and I haven’t seen ...

This is the 2014-15 Oklahoma City Barons blue. Oscar Klefbom did all that damage in nine games. Brandon Davidson would still be playing NHL hockey if not for Matt Tkachuk and Dustin Byfuglien. Dillon ...