Area 51’s NHL Trade Targets Board
With the NHL trade deadline looming, we want to take the time to look at the top 30 players that might find new homes. Players are always on the move even before the deadline so this article may not be…
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Marc-Andre Fleury: A Legacy Between the Pipes
Examining Fleury's career statistics reveals a goalie of remarkable consistency and durability. His transition from the Penguins to the Golden Knights and later to the Blackhawks and Wild did little to diminish his impact. Notably, his 2017-18 season with Vegas, boasting a .927 save percentage and a 2.24 goals-against average, ranks among his finest.
Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Targets – Forwards
With the NHL trade deadline three weeks away, anticipation is building around the league. The Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets have struck already, dealing away sizable packages for two of the top players available. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t made…
Auston Matthews is Forcing Himself into the MVP Conversation.
It’s time to put Auston Matthews firmly in the MVP conversation. On Thursday night, Matthews willed the Maple Leafs to an important win over the Philadelphia Flyers, scoring a natural hat-trick with a trio of snipes in the second period.…
Jarmo Kekalainen Relieved of GM Duties
Columbus Blue Jackets have made a change in their front office by relieving Jarmo Kekalainen of his duties. John Davidson will assume the duties in the interim. Kekalainen was only the third GM in Columbus Blue Jackets history. His tenure…
Keep it Up Conroy: Flames Retool Paying Dividends
It’s been two weeks since Elias Lindholm was traded, and the Flames are seeing the mid-season retool paying immediate dividends. The trade seems to signal Flames General Manager Craig Conroy recognizes this team is not playoff-run ready. If players won’t…
Morgan Rielly Suspended 5 Games for Cross-Checking
The Suspension The Department of Player Safety has suspended Morgan Rielly 5 games for cross-checking Ridly Greig in the face on Saturday night. Reacting to Greig’s slapshot into the empty net that capped off a disappointing loss for the Leafs,…
Toronto Maple Leafs Mid-Season Report Cards
Maple Leafs Mid-Season Report Cards
NHL All-Star Weekend Was Star-studded On & Off The Ice
The NHL All-Star has wrapped up following a very exciting and news filled weekend. The news was on the ice, off the ice, and on the stage. Where do we even begin. The NHL hit a home run with this…
Back in the Fold: Lineup Predictions for 2026 Olympics
It’s official. After more than a decade hiatus, the world’s top hockey players will be returning to the world’s top athletic competition. And for many hockey fans, that means it’s time for some lineup predictions for the 2026 Olympics. In…