Author: kephartc

  • New York Islanders Season preview

    New York Islanders 35-37-10, 80 points, 7th in the Metropolitan Division Additions: Valtteri Filppula, Leo Komarov, Lou Lamoriello, Robin Lehner, Matt Martin Subtractions: Jason Chimera, Calvin de Haan, Jaroslav Halak, Shane Prince,Dennis Seidenberg (though he signed a PTO with the Islanders, so…), John Tavares Offseason Analysis: The New York Islanders were in the spotlight as soon as the offseason began. What would John Tavares…

  • Buffalo Sabres Season preview

    Buffalo Sabres 24-45-12, 60 points, Last in the NHL Additions: Patrik Berglund, Rasmus Dahlin, Matt Hunwick, Carter Hutton, Conor Sheary, Jeff Skinner, Vladimir Sobotka, Tage Thompson Subtractions: Victor Antipin, Josh Gorges, Robin Lehner, Jordan Nolan, Ryan O’Reilly, Cliff Pu Offseason Analysis: The Buffalo Sabres have had a busy summer, but that’s what you expect from…

  • Dahlin, Now What? Projected Lines and Free Agent Targets

    Dahlin, Now What? Projected Lines and Free Agent Targets

    The Buffalo Sabres were the lucky team that got to draft franchise-changing defenseman Rasmus Dahlin with the first-overall pick. He automatically improves the team before stepping on the ice for his first NHL game. But, the Sabres – a team that was dead-last in the league in three out of the last five seasons – need…

  • Lighning Strike Fast at Home due to 4th Line

    Lighning Strike Fast at Home due to 4th Line

    The Tampa Bay Lightning took Game 5 on home ice by a score of 3-2. It was the first win by a home team in the series. A big part of the game was the matchups used by Lightning head coach, Jon Cooper, and having a fast start to the game. The Lightning started the…

  • The Washington Capitals break Tortorella’s promise

    Led by Captain Alex Ovechkin‘s two-goal game, the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6 by the score of 6-3. The Capitals closed out the first round series 4-2, winning four-straight games after losing the first two at home. The first period was pretty even. The Blue Jackets saw a lot of…

  • Hall and Devils Rally in Game 3

    With a 5-2 Game 3 win at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils have pulled back within a 2-1 deficit against the Tampa Bay Lightning in their First Round series. Taylor Hall was a thorn in the side of the Lightning all night long with a three-point performance. When the Devils needed a spark, he was…

  • Crosby, Malkin & Co. Shine in Game 3

    The Penguins stars were out in full effect during Game 3 in Philadelphia. Sidney Crosby had a four-point night with one goal and three assists. Evgeni Malkin wasn’t too far behind Crosby with a goal and assist as well. Matt Murray also had a great game, stopping 26-of-27 on the night. It was all Pittsburgh…

  • Winnipeg Dominates Game 2

    The Winnipeg Jets take Game 2 over the Minnesota Wild by the score of 4-1 Friday night. The Jets currently hold a 2-0 lead in the series. The first period was a well-balanced period with both teams getting equal chances. Winnipeg got an early two-on-one with Blake Wheeler on the puck. Instead of shooting he…

  • Colby’s Corner: The effect of Vegas’ early success

    One of the biggest surprises this season is how good the Vegas Golden Knights have proven to be in the beginning of their franchise. During the offseason, pundits had them penciled in as the favorite for the first overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft (paging Rasmus Dahlin: don’t rent your flat on the…

  • Colby’s Corner Lightning Strike back behind Dynamic duo

    It was brought to my attention that one of the best teams in the league, if not the best team in the league, wasn’t receiving a lot of media attention. The Tampa Bay Lightning are atop the Eastern Conference and a big part of that is because of the play of their star forwards Steven…