Tag Archives: Jack Hughes

Stanley Cup playoff thoughts from the outside

Posted on June 15, 2019 by hasan4978

By all accounts and logic, this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs was one of the most unpredictable in NHL history.  From the beginning – which saw a shocking sweep of President’s Cup winner Tampa Bay and other first-round upsets of last … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: How the Jeff Skinner contract by Sabres sets up the market

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Derek

IT’S DONE! We have signed forward Jeff Skinner to an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $9 million: https://t.co/X4sumuHW7H pic.twitter.com/Wwzk9qbPSk — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) June 8, 2019 The much rumored new contract for Jeff Skinner finally came to … Continue reading →

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Jack Hughes has best game in Team USA elimination at Worlds

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Derek

It was quarterfinal day at the World Championships in Slovakia. Two of the four games went to overtime. Three were decided by a goal. That included Team USA against Russia. A game won by the more skilled Russians, 4-3. It’s … Continue reading →

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Kaapo Kakko leads Finland to 3-1 win over Denmark

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Derek

Kaapo Kakko continues to roll in the IIHF World Championships. The 18-year old right wing led Finland to a 3-1 win over Denmark in Slovakia earlier today. He was involved in all three goals. After Mortin Madsen put Denmark ahead … Continue reading →

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Kaapo Kakko shows off skills in Finland overtime loss to USA

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Derek

Earlier today in Slovakia, Team USA defeated Finland 3-2 in overtime at the IIHF World Championships. Dylan Larkin got the winner with a nice snipe from the right circle during three-on-three. He took full advantage of a missed interference call … Continue reading →

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Kaapo Kakko is lighting up the Worlds

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Derek

The World Championships is only two days old. Already, Kaapo Kakko is taking it by storm. The projected number two pick has scored five goals in two Finland wins. He followed up a two goal performance in a 3-1 Suomi … Continue reading →

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Devils can’t contain excitement over Jack Hughes

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Derek

The World Championships haven’t officially started yet. They’re still in the exhibition stages. However, that hasn’t stopped the Devils from showing their enthusiasm for a certain American prospect wearing a number six Team USA jersey. https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1125835697376641024?s=19 Jack Hughes had a … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist interview Lost In Translation?

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

News travels quickly. With so much available on the internet and social media, it doesn’t take long for rumors to start up. The latest coming from an article in a Swedish paper pertaining to Henrik Lundqvist’s future. If you go … Continue reading →

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Devils and Rangers have fun on Twitter

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Derek

It’s rare that the Devils and Rangers have something in common. But with both local teams having the first two picks in the upcoming NHL Draft, their attention is focused on June 20 along with fans. New Jersey has the … Continue reading →

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AV meets Gritty, The crazy first round continues

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Derek

Okay. So, Alain Vigneault and the Flyers are a strange fit. It’s gonna be interesting to follow for Ranger fans. The good thing for us is it’s from a distance. That makes it easier. We don’t have to concern ourselves … Continue reading →

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