Nail Yakupov’s career in the NHL has been underwhelming to say the least—especially considering he was the first overall draft pick by the Edmonton Oilers in 2012—but the 23-year-old Russian is committed to turning it around in the NHL. Andy…
Four No. 1 overall draft picks in six seasons. And they still haven’t turned into a championship team. While they have the roster of a championship junior team, this is the professional level and they still have work to do.…
The NHL trade deadline is still months away, but as the league quickly approaches the mid-way point of the season, teams are thoroughly assessing their strengths and weaknesses to determine what their needs will be heading into the playoffs. And…
There’s times in life where you can only wait so long before you become inpatient. Whether that’s waiting in line all night for concert tickets, the newest iPhone, or playoff tickets for your favorite hockey team. But the aforementioned has…
With the NHL and the NHLPA agreeing to a new collective bargaining agreement, hockey fans across the globe are happy. For those who missed hockey in part because they’ve missed the competitiveness, trash-talking, of their hockey pools, below is some…
From Russia with love, indeed. In a whirlwind finish to what is widely considered a showcase of the world’s best hockey prospects, Team USA captured the gold medal with a win over Team Sweden in the championship game of the…
It’s been six seasons since the Oilers made the playoffs. The road has been even longer as they spent three of those years among the worse teams in the league. Could it be possible that the light at the end…
As the Stanley Cup Champions have been crowned, focus begins to shift to the NHL Entry Draft coming up. Nail Yakupov from the Sarnia Sting is front and center, expected to be picked 1st overall by the Edmonton Oilers. If…
Tonight is a big night with the payoffs kicking off, but last night was a big one also. The NHL Draft Drawing was held to see what NHL team will have the first NHL pick. The players; Columbus Blue Jackets,…
Let me lead with saying Ouch! Top NHL draft pick Nail Yakupov of the Sarnia Sting took a major elbow to the head by Owen Sound Attack Captain Mike Halmo. Halmo was addressed a five-minute major and a game misconduct.…