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NHL contenders have something of a goalie crisisThe NHL is almost certainly delighted that it’s seen an uptick in scoring the past three seasons (though down a skosh this season from last). It probably should pull a muscle patting itself on the back for the crackdown on goalie equipment leading to lower average save percentages across the Origina...

Do you have to pay attention to the Anaheim Ducks?Surprise hockey teams don’t come around in the same way as they do in the NBA. In professional basketball, generally the newest team that you have to watch has one or two young stars that are starting to find it. Like Memphis with Ja Morant of late, or the meteoric rise of the Suns. Not only do you ...

John Gibson's Glove Save Was So Good, It Fooled Whoever Operates The Goal HornThere’s a weird tic of hockey writers where every great save has to be framed as a “save of the year candidate.” I do this too. Was tempted to do it here. Why? Why can’t we just set up a great save with “here’s a great save”? Do we not trust readers to watch a highlight unless we position it as a po...

Anaheim's Ducklings Have Them On The Verge Of An Incredible Comeback

There's nothing quite like hockey players to make you feel old. Even if you're a hockey player yourself....

Goalie Fight Breaks Out During Timeout

A good goalie fight should be like a good summer fling: short and passionate. These two AHL goalies brushed against each other at center ice and it was on. For one brief moment, they truly lived. ...