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OPINION
5/1/21
RYAN KENNEDY: Seattle Can Officially Name Some Kraken
(The Hockey News)
STEVEN ELLIS: Nobody Can Stop 16-Year-Old Phenom Matvei Michkov
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Why Oilers' James Neal could be key weapon in playoffs
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens regain footing in tight North-Division race with win over Jets
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Lind's opportunity with Canucks a testament to his humbling path to NHL
(Sportsnet)
CATHAL KELLY: Simmonds-Edler fight was more performance than payback
(Globe & Mail)
HELENE ELLIOTT: The circle of hockey life: Ryan Miller retires as Quinton Byfield embarks on career
(Los Angeles Times)
DON BRENNAN: Falling superstar - Way too late for Jagr to quit while he's ahead now
(Ottawa Sun)
STU COWAN: Perry's versatility and leadership pure gold for Canadiens
(Montreal Gazette)
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN: Since the infamous Husso start vs. Vegas, Blues goalie Binnington has been winning a ton
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
MARK MADDEN: Thought to be a borderline playoff team, Penguins suddenly see sky as the limit
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: As Victor Mete returns to Montreal Saturday night, he's found a new home with the Ottawa Senators
(Ottawa Sun)
HERB ZURKOWSKY: Canadiens arose from the canvas against Jets when all seemed lost
(Montreal Gazette)
LANCE HORNBY: Leafs won't be pushed around in the playoffs
(Toronto Sun)
TERRY JONES: Edmonton expected to play host to top prospects and NHL combine
(Edmonton Sun)
4/30/21
RYAN KENNEDY: Ryan Miller Announces His Retirement
(The Hockey News)
STEVEN ELLIS: Mason McTavish is Bolstering Draft Profile in Unique Year
(The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: Lindholm steals McDavid's spotlight as Flames keep slim playoff hopes alive
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks' brief momentum extinguished, with playoff hopes soon to follow
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers still control their fate in the North despite 'sloppy' loss to Flames
(Sportsnet)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: Upgraded iPad app helping NHL coaches gather useful information
(Sportsnet)
NEIL BEST: Encouragement for Islanders, learning experience for Rangers
(New York Newsday)
LARRY BROOKS: The stakes are as high as ever in this Battle of New York
(New York Post)
MIKE McINTYRE: Jets top draft choice from 2020 could provide club with boost it needs
(Winnipeg Free Press)
STU COWAN: Canadiens have added size, but they still can't score
(Montreal Gazette)
DON BRENNAN: The skinny on Ryan Miller, who may or may not have been moonlighting at a take-out place in Buffalo
(Ottawa Sun)
PAUL SULLIVAN: After better-than-expected starts, the Bulls and Blackhawks are fizzling down the stretch. So how should we evaluate their seasons?
(Chicago Tribune)
PAUL FRIESEN: Jets appear lost at sea
(Winnipeg Sun)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers shakeup coming after season-crushing no-show
(New York Post)
BRENDAN KELLY: Home grown Canadiens carry huge weight on their shoulders
(Montreal Gazette)
TERRY JONES: X marks the spot once again in Oilers' ongoing playoff pursuit
(Edmonton Sun)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators finally feel they're playing with the kind of consistency they expected
(Ottawa Sun)
4/29/21
DAVID ALTER: Maple Leafs Clinch Playoff Berth on Milestone Night From Veterans Brought in to Reach Bigger Goal
(The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: NCAA Hockey in Nashville Would be Awesome
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Adaptable Oilers proving they can beat opponents any way they want
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' inability to shake bad habits puts playoff readiness in question
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks unable to overcome physical, mental fatigue in loss to Senators
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Jonathan Drouin deserves privacy in leave of absence from Canadiens
(Sportsnet)
SALIM VALJI: Seven years into Treliving’s tenure, Flames still seek playoff success
(TSN)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Former OHL GM says Connor McDavid's best is yet to come
(National Post)
DON BRENNAN: How the Spezza trade seven years ago could have solved Ottawa's goaltending woes today
(Ottawa Sun)
ED GRANEY: Hockey Gods need to give us Golden Knights vs. Avalanche
(Las Vegas Review-Journal)
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN: The Blues' power play, thanks to Mike Hoffman and others, has rejuvenated the team
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
TIM BENZ: Brian Burke says Evgeni Malkin 'cleared medically' for trip; oddsmakers have Najee Harris on board for Steelers
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Led by Tkachuk's Gordie Howe hat trick, Senators close out April with win over Canucks
(Ottawa Sun)
STU COWAN: Canadiens' roller-coaster season wears on players
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE McINTYRE: Oilers could go far in playoffs if rest of team rises to the occasion
(Winnipeg Free Press)
TERRY JONES: Oilers fans should turn their attention to Canada's coming attractions in Texas
(Edmonton Sun)
4/28/21
RYAN KENNEDY: New NHL TV Deal Could be Dynamite
(The Hockey News)
STEVEN ELLIS: A Belarus Prospect Has Stolen the Spotlight at the U18s
(The Hockey News)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: 31 Thoughts: What the Turner Sports TV deal means for the NHL
(Sportsnet)
SCOTT STINSON: With so many teams killing time before playoffs, is this the NHL's load management moment?
(National Post)
MARK MADDEN: Penguins will put Evgeni Malkin on top power play, but they shouldn't
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
JIM ALEXANDER: Are Kings-Ducks games previews of coming attractions?
(Orange County Register)
PHIL THOMPSON: Andrew Shaw carried on the gritty legacy of John ‘Mad Dog’ Madden and helped the Chicago Blackhawks win 2 Stanley Cups. Who will be their ‘Mutt’ of the future?
(Chicago Tribune)
LARRY BROOKS: 'Special' Rangers youngster could match NHL legend with award win
(New York Post)
DON BRENNAN: McDavid a lock to win Hart, even if it doesn't look like he's having a lot of fun
(Ottawa Sun)
RON COOK: Preview proves East Division playoffs are going to provide spectacular theater
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
BARRY ROZNER: Why Robin Lehner is frustrated with the NHL's virus restrictions
(Chicago Daily Herald)
LA VELLE E. NEAL III: Kirill Kaprizov has the Wild charging into the postseason
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
JOHN ROMANO: Forget the standings, Lightning are still the team to beat in the NHL
(Tampa Bay Times)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers facing massive decision with playoff implications
(New York Post)
STEVE SIMMONS: Sheldon Keefe has eight games left to figure out what works best for the Maple Leafs
(Toronto Sun)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Ottawa Senators confident the youth will learn from experience down the stretch
(Ottawa Sun)
TERRY JONES: Connor McDavid ...
(Edmonton Sun)
4/27/21
STEVEN ELLIS: U-18s Could be Coming Out Party For Top Russian Prospect Nikita Chibrikov
(The Hockey News)
DAVID ALTER: Outlining Scenarios Where Leafs' Andersen can Play in Games Before Playoffs
(The Hockey News)
MATT LARKIN: An Obscure Name has Entered the Hart Trophy Race. Heard of Him?
(The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames on verge of playoff elimination after failing to test Canadiens
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Caufield helps Canadiens escape Calgary with precious points in playoff race
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: McDavid takes over again as Oilers continue to own Hellebuyck, Jets
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks squander vintage Holtby start with lackluster performance
(Sportsnet)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Andersen's challenging season could be blessing in disguise for Leafs
(Sportsnet)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: Don't count Crosby out for another Stanley Cup, says former GM
(National Post)
LUKE DeCOCK: Just making the playoffs isn’t enough for the Hurricanes. Their sights are higher
(Raleigh News & Observer)
LARRY BROOKS: It's hard to know what to make of Rangers star's stunning season
(New York Post)
STU COWAN: Maybe Patrick Roy could light a fire under the Canadiens
(Montreal Gazette)
BARRY ROZNER: Blackhawks' young defense getting education
(Chicago Daily Herald)
BEN FREDERICKSON: If Blues bottle what they found in past two game against Colorado, they could see Avalanche again
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
ANDREW MARCHAND: NHL's newest TV rights deal has significant ramifications
(New York Post)
DAVE FESCHUK: The Maple Leafs might not be the dirty players the Jets think they are, but they’re getting comfortable in the muck
(Toronto Star)
HERB ZURKOWSKY: Veterans Weber, Toffoli lead way to crucial win
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE McINTYRE: Something is terribly wrong
(Winnipeg Free Press)
DON BRENNAN: The man they call Mutt, a Blackhawks' best friend, packs it in at 29
(Ottawa Sun)
RON COOK: The Penguins must duplicate Sunday’s perfect playoff-type performance — again and again
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
4/26/21
MARK SPECTOR: Gretzky reflects on McDavid's quest to defy odds with 100-point season
(Sportsnet)
EMILY KAPLAN: How Florida Panthers rookie Spencer Knight remains grounded amid his meteoric rise
(ESPN)
RON COOK: The Penguins must duplicate Sunday’s perfect playoff-type performance — again and again
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
MARK KISZLA: Power to the people! What frustrated Nuggets and Avs fans could learn from quick demise of soccer’s Super League
(Denver Post)
TERRY KOSHAN: Never mind the small sample size, Sandin showing his worth on the Leafs blue line
(Toronto Sun)
MIKE McINTYRE: Short-term pain for long-term gain
(Winnipeg Free Press)
MAC ENGEL: Dallas Stars built America’s best youth hockey model; it has missed Fort Worth
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
MARK MADDEN: Evgeni Malkin ‘can’t go back on the first power play’
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
JACK TODD: Habs GM moved too quickly to replace coach Claude Julien
(Montreal Gazette)
KEN WARREN: Near miss for Chabot and White, powerplay costs Senators and Brannstrom drops gloves
(Ottawa Citizen)
WES GILBERTSON: Back-to-back victories have highlighted Mangiapane’s emergence as emotional tone-setter for Flames
(Calgary Sun)
PAUL FRIESEN: Jets need to do some soul-searching
(Winnipeg Sun)
DAMIEN COX: The NHL’s hottest sniper? Ex-Leaf Connor Brown is full of surprises in Ottawa
(Toronto Star)
TERRY JONES: Oilers set to descend on Winnipeg, where Jets have run out of runway
(Edmonton Sun)
LARRY BROOKS: Rangers’ playoff pulse keeps getting stronger
(New York Post)
SAM CARCHIDI: How will Flyers get better? GM Chuck Fletcher has interesting options.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
TIM BENZ: On Mike Tomlin's contract extension; Justin Layne's arrest; solid play from Pirates, Penguins
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
4/25/21
DAVID ALTER: Maple Leafs Display Template For Playoff Hockey in Wins Against Jets
(The Hockey News)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' roster management continues to burden team in key games
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks keep pressure on in playoff race as Holtby finds his game
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: Gaudreau keys 'huge' win as Flames in striking distance of Canadiens
(Sportsnet)
MARK KISZLA: Power to the people! What frustrated Nuggets and Avs fans could learn from quick demise of soccer’s Super League
(Denver Post)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: How the Bruins are dealing with the exhausting pace of the regular season
(Boston Globe)
MIKE CHAMBERS: Patrik Nemeth, once an Avalanche waiver-wire addition, has come a long way in four years
(Denver Post)
COLIN STEPHENSON: Rangers have a wealth of prospects, but no room for all
(New York Newsday)
MATT PORTER: Time is right for Bruins’ Mike Reilly to shine
(Boston Globe)
BENJAMIN HOCHMAN: Blues' O'Reilly figured out the trick to relentless hockey — anger
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators have plenty of reasons to feel good about their depth at centre
(Ottawa Sun)
ANDREW GROSS: For Isles' Palmieri, it's about now, not next season
(New York Newsday)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: The words of Johnny Peirson shaped a generation of Bruins fans
(Boston Globe)
LARRY BROOKS: NHL star's COVID-19 vaccine claim doesn't add up
(New York Post)
STU COWAN: 'We control our own destiny,' Jeff Petry says
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Dustin Tokarski has fond memories of historic AHL run
(Buffalo News)
STEVE SIMMONS: The race is for second place as McDavid has Hart Trophy wrapped up
(Toronto Sun)
DAVE POULIN: The NHL salary cap has never had a bigger impact on playoff races — Frederik Andersen and the Maple Leafs included
(Toronto Star)
TERRY JONES: Edmonton aiming at hosting CHL prospect games and NHL combine
(Edmonton Sun)
DON BRENNAN: Addition by subtraction could have been Caps motive in deadline blockbuster
(Ottawa Sun)