The all-too-early 2022 Team Canada Olympic Team prediction

Ask ten different people who would be on a 2022 Team Canada roster, and you will get ten different answers. Some will lean towards youth and speed, some towards experience and proven track records. Some will suggest no one should play out of position, while others may say that the best players in hockey can …

For the Thrill of it: A closer look at Phil Kessel’s special career

You open the classified ads up, and there it is. The same car is for sale, by owner, for the third time in a decade. Each time it sells, there is excitement from the buyer, relief from the seller, and confusion from those not included in the transaction. It has some serious mileage, yet appears …

Within Reach: The rise of Mark Scheifele

When Winnipeg GM Kevin Cheveldayoff stepped up to the podium on June 24th, 2011, he had two major announcements to make. The first, historically, was to announce the franchise name, after the move that summer from Atlanta. After thrilling fans in Manitoba by announcing Jets as the new but old but new moniker, his next …

Hard to beat: Making the case for Brent Seabrook’s legacy

“The bass is the foundation of a band. It is what all the other instruments stand upon, but it is rarely recognized as that.” That is a quote from Victor Wooten, one of the best bass guitarists in the world. But you probably don’t know him. You may not know Aston Barrett, John Entwistle, or …

The Quiet Greatness of Nicklas Backstrom

His trophy case will never be loaded like some of his contemporaries. His play isn’t flashy, and he has been to the NHL All-Star Game just once in his career. But, in the not so distant future, Nicklas Backstrom will be gone, and we will be left wondering why we didn’t pay more attention to …