Posted by thesportsjunky on January 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment
This week, John Tortorella reached a milestone that makes him one of the best coaches in the NHL and the best American coach in NHL history despite his sometimes complicated legacy.
Posted by thesportsjunky on October 3, 2015 · 1 Comment
The Metropolitan Division is still a young one after the re-organization brought some of the biggest markets into one division.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on January 26, 2014 · Leave a Comment
The NHL would start an annual tradition in 2008 when they held the first ever Winter Classic in Buffalo. Ralph Wilson Stadium would play host to the first ever outdoor game in NHL history in a move to expose the NHL to a bigger crowd. It was a spectacle and it was a success so the NHL continued to hold these games. It has become a tradition that on New Year’s Day the NHL takes hold and puts on their biggest regular season game of the year.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on September 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The Newest name division might not have a name that rolls off of the tongue but it is pretty accurate. The Metropolitan Division is just that as it features some of the biggest markets in the NHL. It may not have the Maple Leafs or the Canadiens but the size of the cities that love hockey in this division are much bigger. It will feature two states that have some of the biggest followings in the game while also including some of the largest Eastern cities.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on January 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The Central division has quickly become a powerhouse in the NHL with four of the five teams making the playoffs last year. The division has become one of the most dominant in the Western Conference and this year they are looking to continue that trend. The Detroit Red Wings have regularly led the way in this division as the most consistent team.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on January 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The Atlantic Division is the powerhouse of the NHL but not for their play on the ice as they are much better known for what they do off of the ice. The Atlantic Division is one of the biggest reasons that the NHL made $3.3 Billion last season. This division features some of the biggest franchises in the USA and teams that have some big followings.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on June 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The NHL Draft signifies the beginning of the NHL offseason as teams begin to rebuild and look to the future of the game. The new generation is coming up as players from the minor leagues look to get in to the NHL and make an impact. Of course the draft is not the only way to do this as free agency is right around the corner for teams to add players.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on March 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment
One of the most exciting times in the NHL calendar is now passed as the Trade Deadline has come and gone. On February 27th the NHL GMs had their last chance to make their team better or make room on their roster for next year. This year the action was not all it was built up to be as the majority of the deals were not involving big names.
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