Discipline is a key issue for the the Kings who have the fifth most penalty minutes and the sixth worst penalty kill percentage this season. Kings Discipline Struggles The Los Angeles Kings are 4-2-2 in their first eight games this season. While this record has them in the playoff picture, there is one issue that continues to plague the Kings defence: penalties. The team has … [Read more...] about Kings Must Overcome Early Season Discipline Struggles
Exploring the Reasons Why the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Power Play has Improved
The Pittsburgh Penguins‘ power play was a large factor in the organization’s failing to make the playoffs last season. Despite a roster full of star talent including the acquisition of defenceman Erik Karlsson, the Penguins fell just short. One of the primary reasons the team failed to make the postseason was their being their dismal power play. They ranked 30th out of 32 … [Read more...] about Exploring the Reasons Why the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Power Play has Improved
Montreal Canadiens Potential Star Defenceman Still Work in Progress
The Montreal Canadiens, in all likelihood, have a genuine star in the making on their hands. When we look at defenceman Lane Hutson, he has many of the qualities that lead to stardom. His skating is exceptional, and he’s confident, especially with the puck, plus according to Lane Hutson’s stats, he is already getting it done in these early days of his NHL journey. So, what are … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Potential Star Defenceman Still Work in Progress
Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Martin St. Louis on the Hot Seat
Martin St. Louis is entering his third full season as the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens and fourth season overall. He took over as interim head coach in 2021-22 after Dominique Ducharme was relieved of his duties. Since St. Louis’ induction as head coach, the Canadiens have finished dead last in the league, followed by two consecutive, fifth-last finishes. St. Louis … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Martin St. Louis on the Hot Seat
Golden Knights Knotebook: Brett Howden and a Tough Road Trip
The first road trip of the 2024-25 season for the Vegas Golden Knights was…“one to forget” despite the obvious cliche. However, they are now at home. Home, sweet, home. The road trip itself was fittingly one to forget, but for a litany of different reasons. There was the second period Tuesday night in Washington where they coughed up three goals in 3:07 on the way to a 4-2 … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Knotebook: Brett Howden and a Tough Road Trip