Category: Adam Oates
The Ugly Side of an Opening Faceoff Melee
Adam OatesIn a rare twist, hockey became the talk of the sports world this week. Why? That opening faceoff melee between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils that saw…
Read moreNew wrinkle in Capitals power play sees Alex Ovechkin practice in high slot
Adam OatesAlex Ovechkin is the greatest power-play goal scorer in NHL history, but something is not clicking in his age-38 season. Ovechkin uncharacteristically has one PPG in his first 25 games this season as the Capitals’ […]
Read moreSpencer Carbery praises new-look power play after win over Red Wings: ‘We have to force teams to defend more than [Ovechkin]’
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals dressed a veteran-laden lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in part so that their new look power play could get some minutes together. The Caps’ man advantage unit, coached by […]
Read moreOates says college opportunity spurred Hall of Fame career in NHL
Adam OatesLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday. This week Fischler shares an interview with Adam Oates, who is eighth in NHL history with 1,079 assists and 20th all-time wi...
Read moreKariya assisted Ducks when they traded for Selanne in 1996
Theo FleuryLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.This week Fischler shares an interview with Hockey Hall of Famer and former Anaheim Ducks forward Paul Kariya. This interview...
Read moreWeird Islanders: The Podcast! - Craig Janney (with guest Dominik)
Lighthouse Hockey“It goes back to shut up and play and don’t tell me how wonderful you were 10 years ago. It’s time to stop the talking and start playing.” Lighthouse Hockey founder Dominik Jánský walks Mike and Dan through the twisty career of Craig Janney, who spent 18 forgettable games as an Islan...
Read moreWeird Islanders: The Podcast! - Craig Janney (with guest Dominik Jánský )
Lighthouse Hockey“It goes back to shut up and play and don’t tell me how wonderful you were 10 years ago. It’s time to stop the talking and start playing.” Lighthouse Hockey founder Dominik Jánský walks Mike and Dan through the twisty career of Craig Janney, who spent 18 forgettable games as an Islan...
Read moreI just wanna tell you about an Alex Ovechkin goal
Alex OvechkinThe year was 2014. Cherry blossoms were in peak bloom as the DC metro region shook off a brutal winter filled with polar vortices or whatever. The Washington Capitals were dreary, coached by Adam Oates […]
Read more50 Goals For Leon Draisaitl
Guy Lafleurfrom Mark Spector of Sportsnet, There are goal scorers, and there are assist men. Players like Guy Lafleur, who will always be remembered for charging down that right side, and guys like Joe Thornton, who consistently hits you on the tape like a surgeon. Or a magician. For every Wayne Gretz...
Read moreSome players score, others assist — Oilers star Leon Draisaitl does both
Adam OatesThere are goal scorers, there are assist men, and then there's Leon Draisaitl. Like a mix between Mike Gartner and Dave Andreychuk — he's pretty darn good at both.
Read morePower Play Looks
Ilya Kovalchukfrom Mat Porter of the Boston Globe, Over the last decade, NHL power plays have become mostly standardized in alignment. Though motion and switches happen constantly, nearly all teams eventually settle into a 1-3-1 formation: a defenseman at the point, three forwards in line with the faceoff do...
Read moreRMNB answers all your questions about NFTs
Adam OatesThis week the Washington Capitals announced they would debut their very first collection of NFTs, prompting some questions such as: what?, huh?, and um, why? Here are some answers. What is an NFT? An NFT […]
Read moreTuesday Afternoon Hockey Thoughts
Jari Kurrifrom Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, - GMs seen so far at the Under-18s: Doug Armstrong (St. Louis), Jim Benning (Vancouver), Ron Francis (Seattle) and Steve Yzerman (Detroit). - During Monday’s Board of Governors’ meeting, Bettman made it very clear there would be serious consequences for...
Read moreTop 3 Russian Born Players to Ever Suit up for the Bruins
Providence BruinsThe Boston Bruins aren’t a team known for drafting and developing Russian-born players, especially in recent years. The last Russian-born player to play for the Bruins was back in the…
Read moreOvechkin already best power-play goal-scorer, NHL greats say
Patrik LaineAlex Ovechkin has one step remaining to reach the top of the NHL list, but some of his peers already consider him the best power-play goal-scorer in NHL history.
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