As we (hopefully) look forward to another riveting National Hockey League season, one topic that always generates a lot of buzz is who hockey’s best centermen are? Without further ado, here’s part one of my two-part series that looks at the top-10 centers in the NHL.
At the head of this rebuild, entering his second season as general manager is a familiar face. Let’s take a closer look at Yzerman’s body of work this fall, and offer one of hockey’s most astute GM’s a comprehensive off-season report card grade.
When people think of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a few things come to mind. The club carries a rich and storied history in the center of the hockey universe-Toronto. They also possess the likes of elite-level players such as Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner, to name a few. Heading into the 2020-21 campaign, the Leafs’ defensive corps will have a new and improved outlook, spearheaded by the likes of newcomers T.J. Brodie, and Zach Bogosian.
The Boston Bruins 2019-2020 season came to an end in disappointing fashion. They suffered an early playoff exit after an impressive regular season. There were, however, some positives, such as the play of prospects Jack Studnicka and Jeremy Lauzon. While Studnicka only appeared in two regular-season games, Lauzon was a crucial piece down the stretch.
As the Boston Bruins look towards the future, they have many prospects in Providence looking to make their mark. One player who is just beginning his professional career is Jack Ahcan, who signed a two-year entry level contract with the team in May.
On a San Jose Sharks team stacked with talent with the likes of Brent Burns, Timo Meier, Logan Couture, Erik Karlsson, and Tomas Hertl, it’s easy to forget some of the other catalysts. Hockey fans can add one more name to the aforementioned list of studs in Silicon Valley. That name is Kevin Labanc.
The offseason is also a time for reflection and retooling for 31, soon to be 32, general managers across the league. In the case of Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion, this fall has certainly been one of the ages.
The 2020 NHL Entry Draft will go down in history as one of the deepest drafts in recent memory. Hockey fans from around the globe were treated to high impact names such as Alexis Lafreniere, Jamie Drysdale, Lucas Raymond, Alexander Holtz, Quinton Byfield, Jack Quinn, and numerous others. These players will all have new zip codes in the coming years under the bright lights of the National Hockey League.
So far this offseason, the Boston Bruins have been one of hockey’s quietest teams. Although they signed Craig Smith to a three-year deal, the defending President Trophy winners have only made minor additions.
When the National Hockey League conducted its annual draft lottery, the Detroit Red Wings were awarded the fourth overall selection at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 2019/20 campaign resulted in the Wings posting a league-worst 17-49-5 record through 71 games. Fans in the Motor City were anything but pleased after their worst season in almost 25 years. Last Tuesday, Kris Draper announced the selection of Lucas Raymond with the pick. Who is Raymond, what can Detroit expect from him, and why were they so keen on selecting him?
After a heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Dallas Stars went into the draft looking for players who will make a difference. The Stars appear to be taking a gamble on highly-skilled goal-scorers, hoping it will translate into the NHL style of play.
On September 30, 2020, Henrik Lundqvist became an unrestricted free agent when the New York Rangers bought out his contract. On October 9, 2020, Lundqvist signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals.
As we (hopefully) look forward to another riveting National Hockey League season, one topic that always generates a lot of buzz is who hockey’s best centermen are? Without further ado, here’s part one of my two-part series that looks at the top-10 centers in the NHL.
At the head of this rebuild, entering his second season as general manager is a familiar face. Let’s take a closer look at Yzerman’s body of work this fall, and offer one of hockey’s most astute GM’s a comprehensive off-season report card grade.
When people think of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a few things come to mind. The club carries a rich and storied history in the center of the hockey universe-Toronto. They also possess the likes of elite-level players such as Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner, to name a few. Heading into the 2020-21 campaign, the Leafs’ defensive corps will have a new and improved outlook, spearheaded by the likes of newcomers T.J. Brodie, and Zach Bogosian.
The Boston Bruins 2019-2020 season came to an end in disappointing fashion. They suffered an early playoff exit after an impressive regular season. There were, however, some positives, such as the play of prospects Jack Studnicka and Jeremy Lauzon. While Studnicka only appeared in two regular-season games, Lauzon was a crucial piece down the stretch.
As the Boston Bruins look towards the future, they have many prospects in Providence looking to make their mark. One player who is just beginning his professional career is Jack Ahcan, who signed a two-year entry level contract with the team in May.
On a San Jose Sharks team stacked with talent with the likes of Brent Burns, Timo Meier, Logan Couture, Erik Karlsson, and Tomas Hertl, it’s easy to forget some of the other catalysts. Hockey fans can add one more name to the aforementioned list of studs in Silicon Valley. That name is Kevin Labanc.
The offseason is also a time for reflection and retooling for 31, soon to be 32, general managers across the league. In the case of Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion, this fall has certainly been one of the ages.
The 2020 NHL Entry Draft will go down in history as one of the deepest drafts in recent memory. Hockey fans from around the globe were treated to high impact names such as Alexis Lafreniere, Jamie Drysdale, Lucas Raymond, Alexander Holtz, Quinton Byfield, Jack Quinn, and numerous others. These players will all have new zip codes in the coming years under the bright lights of the National Hockey League.
So far this offseason, the Boston Bruins have been one of hockey’s quietest teams. Although they signed Craig Smith to a three-year deal, the defending President Trophy winners have only made minor additions.
When the National Hockey League conducted its annual draft lottery, the Detroit Red Wings were awarded the fourth overall selection at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 2019/20 campaign resulted in the Wings posting a league-worst 17-49-5 record through 71 games. Fans in the Motor City were anything but pleased after their worst season in almost 25 years. Last Tuesday, Kris Draper announced the selection of Lucas Raymond with the pick. Who is Raymond, what can Detroit expect from him, and why were they so keen on selecting him?
After a heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Dallas Stars went into the draft looking for players who will make a difference. The Stars appear to be taking a gamble on highly-skilled goal-scorers, hoping it will translate into the NHL style of play.
On September 30, 2020, Henrik Lundqvist became an unrestricted free agent when the New York Rangers bought out his contract. On October 9, 2020, Lundqvist signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals.
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