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OPINION
2/27/21
KEN CAMPBELL: Carey Price Isn't the Habs' Only Problem, But He's Their Biggest One
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Angela James Nets Another Honor
(The Hockey News)
STEVEN ELLIS: Can the Oilers Ride Mike Smith to Success?
(The Hockey News)
JARED CLINTON: Finding New Blues Fans is Keira Emerson's Passion
(The Hockey News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Red-hot Oilers type of challenge Maple Leafs have been waiting for
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Inside Tyler and Cat Toffoli's move to locked-down Montreal
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks' underwhelming season hitting differently given high expectations
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers not making a big deal of matchup with first-place Maple Leafs
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames' lack of scoring one of many struggles impacting fragile roster
(Sportsnet)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Next two weeks could decide Jeff Skinner's future in Buffalo
(National Post)
CATHAL KELLY: It’s no longer just fun and games, what with the increasingly blurred lines between sports and politics
(Globe & Mail)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers hit the jackpot with this pivotal trade
(New York Post)
HELENE ELLIOTT: An old veteran and a lot of new faces have the Kings on quite a roll
(Los Angeles Times)
PAT HICKEY: Claude Julien's firing begins and ends with players
(Montreal Gazette)
TIM COWLISHAW: Could Lightning spell doom for the Stars’ season?
(Dallas Morning News)
LUKE DeCOCK: Where do the Canes stand with Andrei Svechnikov’s contract? How about Rod Brind’Amour?
(Raleigh News & Observer)
TERRY JONES: Kevin Lowe named to Order of Hockey in Canada
(Edmonton Sun)
STU COWAN: Canadiens are running out of scapegoats for their
(Montreal Gazette)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: The patience has paid off for the Ottawa Senators as they try to extend streak to four
(Ottawa Sun)
SAM CARCHIDI: The Flyers are expected to have fans back soon, and the team can hardly wait
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
JOHN ROMANO: Hey, Tampa Bay, let us know which sports trophy you love the most
(Tampa Bay Times)
BRENDAN KELLY: Aura of negative energy envelops fragile Canadiens
(Montreal Gazette)
DAMIEN COX: The Maple Leafs might have to re-sign Frederik Andersen. There’s no upgrade in sight
(Toronto Star)
MIKE McINTYRE: First Black Jets player faced tough path
(Winnipeg Free Press)
MARK MADDEN: Penguins could use a player like Tom Wilson
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
2/26/21
KEN CAMPBELL: Patrick Kane for MVP. Fight Me
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Jeff Skinner Needs to Play in Buffalo
(The Hockey News)
MATT LARKIN: What Would a Vezina Trophy Mean for Marc-Andre Fleury's Legacy?
(The Hockey News)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' Carey Price needs proper reset as struggles mount
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks continue to plummet down NHL standings, with no bottom in sight
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers finding new ways to win as first-place battle with Maple Leafs looms
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: In Flames' loss to Senators, self-inflicted pains push Calgary to new lows
(Sportsnet)
SALIM VALJI: Kylington 'honoured' to don skates paying tribute to O’Ree
(TSN)
JIM SOUHAN: Kaprizov already proving to be best reason to watch Wild
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
JEFF GORDON: Blues fight to maintain identity despite losing players
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
DAVE FESCHUK: Unappreciated or underachieving? The two faces of the Leafs’ William Nylander
(Toronto Star)
STU COWEN: It's a new start for Canadiens with Dominique Ducharme
(Montreal Gazette)
DON BRENNAN: Where's the hate? New divisional rivalries lack fierceness we expected
(Ottawa Sun)
LANCE LYSOWSKI: What we know about decision to scratch Jeff Skinner again and what's next?
(Buffalo News)
2/25/21
KEN CAMPBELL: Can Dom Ducharme Cure What Really Ails the Habs? Probably Not
(The Hockey News)
DAVID ALTER: Leafs' Nylander Had to Play Hero, Both for Himself and the Team
(The Hockey News)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' Bergevin banking on Ducharme, Burrows to bring 'new energy'
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Even with wrist injury, Maple Leafs' Matthews keeps historic run going
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks' Miller demotion a call for pivotal leader to reduce errors
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Rittich instills renewed confidence in Flames ahead of critical stretch
(Sportsnet)
FRANK SERAVALLI: Ducharme brings impressive coaching resume to Canadiens bench
(TSN)
ERIC FRANCIS: Julien's firing hits close to home for friend and Flames coach Ward
(Sportsnet)
GREG WYSHYNSKI: Lake Tahoe wedding gets Gritty thanks to NHL
(ESPN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Habs' coaching change a product of playing in the All-Canadian division
(National Post)
STU COWAN: Players forced Canadiens GM's hand in firing of Julien
(Montreal Gazette)
LUKE DeCOCK: It’s just a few fans to start, but we’re taking first steps back to sports as we knew it
(Raleigh News & Observer)
DAVE HYDE: Do you trust this strong Florida Panthers start to season?
(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
JACK TODD: Canadiens' sweet start ends in bitter outcome for Julien
(Montreal Gazette)
DON BRENNAN: Is 9-5-4 a firing offence? ... Boucher favourite to become Habs coach
(Ottawa Sun)
RICK MORRISSEY: When it comes to leadership and charisma in Chicago sports, we’re in something of a lull
(Chicago Sun-Times)
BARRY JACKSON: How new GM Bill Zito improved the roster of the steamrolling Florida Panthers
(Miami Herald)
BRENDAN KELLY: Canadiens goalie Price shares blame for Julien's firing
(Montreal Gazette)
TERRY JONES: NHL should return to its outdoor roots with 20th anniversary of Heritage Classic
(Edmonton Sun)
MIKE McINTYRE: Fans in stands still long way off
(Winnipeg Free Press)
KEN WARREN: Adjusting to Stepan injury, Norris borrows roommate's stick, Brannstrom finds the net and the power play finally clicks
(Ottawa Citizen)
TIM BENZ: Jason Zucker's injury may provide peek into mindset of new Penguins brass
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
2/24/21
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Is Putin behind Panarin's assault allegations?
(National Post)
KEN CAMPBELL: Call it a Revenge Tour, but Vets Are Leading the Kings Back to Contention
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: Are You Ready for Boutique Outdoor Games?
(The Hockey News)
JARED CLINTON: Predators' COO: “We're Better When We're Diverse and Embrace Differences”
(The Hockey News)
ERIC ENGELS: Julien's seat gets hotter as loss to Senators extends Canadiens' skid
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers' confidence hits new high as wins keep pilling up
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks discover new low with latest collapse as horror show continues
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Taking stock of how Maple Leafs' depth forwards have performed so far
(Sportsnet)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: 31 Thoughts: When will the 2021 NHL Entry Draft take place?
(Sportsnet)
GREG WYSHYNSKI: Inside the art of the goalie goal: How the successful few achieved one of the NHL's rarest feats
(ESPN)
MIKE CHAMBERS: Stop rolling the dice; the Avalanche needs to acquire a backup goalie
(Denver Post)
RON COOK: Kris Letang shows flashes of what Penguins need him to be
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
STEVE SIMMONS: The rise and decline of Maple Leafs' Alex Galchenyuk. And now what?
(Toronto Sun)
LARRY BROOKS: Where Artemi Panarin affair stands: Eight key questions
(New York Post)
STU COWAN: Canadiens need more than an attitude shift to get on track
(Montreal Gazette)
TERRY KOSHAN: Maple Leafs have forged identity as well-rounded outfit through 20 games
(Toronto Sun)
MIKE SIELSKI: Artemi Panarin is a brave man. Keep him in mind when the Flyers play the Rangers on Wednesday.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
TIM BENZ: Will America ever allow itself to have another 'Miracle'?
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
DAVE FESCHUK: Maple Leafs need to give Freddie the time he needs to get ready
(Toronto Star)
DON BRENNAN: Lundqvist deserves comeback player of the year award for getting this far
(Ottawa Sun)
PAUL FRIESEN: Third-place Jets thinking big
(Winnipeg Sun)
2/23/21
KEN CAMPBELL: Is Claude Julien in Danger in Montreal?
(The Hockey News)
DAVID ALTER: Depleted Leafs Fall Short on Special Teams in Loss to Flames
(The Hockey News)
MATT LARKIN: What to Expect From Mega-Prospect Trevor Zegras in the NHL
(The Hockey News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Maple Leafs' loss to Flames a reminder of the security Andersen provides
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Rittich, Flames come up with potential turning-point performance vs. Leafs
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Breaking down what's going right for Oilers amid dominant February
(Sportsnet)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Is it time for the Calgary Flames to panic?
(National Post)
FRANK SERAVALLI: Panarin takes leave of absence with full support of Rangers, NHL
(TSN)
BARRY ROZNER: Blackhawks' Hagel making his presence felt
(Chicago Daily Herald)
STU COWAN: Struggling Canadiens in need of an attitude adjustment
(Montreal Gazette)
MICHAEL ARACE: Time not on side of up-and-down Blue Jackets
(Columbus Dispatch)
DON BRENNAN: Missing 200 games could cost Sid shot at going down as second best ever
(Ottawa Sun)
BRENDAN KELLY: Playing not to lose is no way to win for Canadiens
(Montreal Gazette)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers star is paying the price — fishy allegations be damned
(New York Post)
MATT PORTER: A sense of stability and togetherness has helped both veterans and youngsters acclimate to the Bruin way
(Boston Globe)
MIKE McINTYRE: Jets soaring, but there's a weird sense of angst
(Winnipeg Free Press)
TERRY JONES: Ken Holland relieved as Edmonton Oilers survive slow start in North Division
(Edmonton Sun)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: If the going gets rough, Nick Paul and the Ottawa Senators want to be prepared
(Ottawa Sun)
MARK MADDEN: Penguins shouldn't extend contract of struggling Evgeni Malkin
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
2/22/21
IAIN MacINTYRE: Even moral victory eludes struggling Canucks as Jets deal them another loss
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Urgency for Canadiens to bust slump ratchets up after loss to Senators
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: With Maple Leafs, Galchenyuk has final chance to carve out his place in NHL
(Sportsnet)
GREG WYSHYNSKI: NHL Lake Tahoe game attracts hockey fans in boats (and more) to catch a free glimpse
(ESPN)
TIM BENZ: Warnings about a Steelers RB free agency hunch; Alejandro Villanueva’s value; Penguins’ division battle
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers star's disastrous decline raises Jack Eichel question
(New York Post)
JACK TODD: NHL sliding into absurdity in bizarre pandemic season
(Montreal Gazette)
SAM CARCHIDI: Beyond the glitzy outdoor game: Can’t judge the Flyers until their real team arrives
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
MARK MADDEN: Bold prediction on Evgeni Malkin’s next chapter; thoughts on Kasperi Kapanen’s benching
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
JIM MATHESON: Ten takeaways from Oilers' first 20 games of season
(Edmonton Journal)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: With their decisive win, Bruins helped the NHL weather a shaky outdoor weekend and finish on a strong note
(Boston Globe)
PAT HICKEY: Lowly Senators neutralize Montreal's superiority in OT
(Montreal Gazette)
ROSIE DiMANNO: Frederik Andersen gives the Leafs what they need in the stat that matters most. The others aren’t so pretty
(Toronto Star)
TERRY JONES: Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid put on impressive show
(Edmonton Sun)
2/21/21
DAVID ALTER: Leafs' Matthews Ignites Offense, Continues Quest to be Complete Player
(The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: Markstrom magic runs out, mistakes pile up as Flames embarrassed by Oilers
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Rusty Canadiens' mistakes prove costly in loss to Maple Leafs
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: McDavid's legendary night caps off Oilers' Battle of Alberta win
(Sportsnet)
SEAN KEELER: Gary Bettman wants you to play outside, Avalanche? After Saturday’s fiasco in Lake Tahoe, just say no.
(Denver Post)
ED GRANEY: Mother Nature wins Golden Knights-Avalanche outdoors game
(Las Vegas Review-Journal)
MIKE HARRINGTON: A nice win but the big picture under Terry Pegula remains cloudy
(Buffalo News)
COLIN STEPHENSON: Quinn finally puts struggling Zibanejad with Panarin
(New York Newsday)
STEVE SIMMONS: Leafs plan for Jumbo Joe working out better than expected
(Toronto Sun)
LARRY BROOKS: Devils’ Mackenzie Blackwood showing he can be area’s next great goalie
(New York Post)
PAT HICKEY: Leafs capitalize on error-prone Montreal with 3 power-play goals
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE CHAMBERS: Ralph Backstrom a Colorado hockey legend for so many reasons
(Denver Post)
DAVE POULIN: Auston Matthews has that look. He expects to score, and the Hart Trophy buzz is real
(Toronto Star)
SAM CARCHIDI: Flyers winger Joel Farabee making Ron Hextall’s trade look better and better
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: Lake Tahoe could offer TV viewers a different perspective than previous outdoor games
(Boston Globe)
TERRY JONES: Feelings vary as Mike Babcock returns to coaching
(Edmonton Sun)
KEN WARREN: Chabot questionable for Sunday, Daccord settles in, powerplay walls, the Northern goals pipeline and Byfield's start
(Ottawa Citizen)