Category: Adam Proteau
Kings’ Rob Blake Facing Mounting Pressure To Win
Los Angeles KingsAdam Proteau of The Hockey News believes that Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake is under massive pressure to produce playoff success in the upcoming season. The Kings have been ousted in the first round for three consecutive seasons and have yet to win a playoff series since winning the St...
Read moreNHL News: Pondering Overtime, A Signing, And More
Adam ProteauGoing overtime on this weekend edition of NHL News brings us a signing, a delayed day with the Stanley Cup, and again, overtime, sort of.
Read moreNHL News: Pondering Overtime, A Signing, And More
Adam ProteauGoing overtime on this weekend edition of NHL News brings us a signing, a delayed day with the Stanley Cup, and again, overtime, sort of.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, and the Montreal Canadiens
Jakob ChychrunJonathan Drouin could be a rental at the trade deadline. Will slow starts for the Senators, Oilers and Wild increase their interest in Jakob Chychrun?
Read moreImproving The NHL
Adam Proteaufrom Adam Proteau of The Hockey News, At this time of year, when NHL and hockey news can get somewhat scarce, it’s as good a time as any to take a step back, look at the game’s big picture, and bring up some issues that might get lost in the shuffle once the sport is back in full bloom. Wit...
Read moreSnapshots: Free Agents, Oesterle, Bolduc
Adam ProteauNotes from around the NHL including a theory on free agents waiting to sign, Detroit's newfound defensive depth, and more.
Read moreBluelines: Singing the Third-String Blues
KingsStan Fischler looks at the rise of third-stringers making an appearance – and a positive impact – in the playoffs. Plus, he breaks down some things to think about this weekend, the USHL playoffs, Toronto's lack of production from a big-name star and more.
Read moreBruce Boudreau Should Not Be A Lame-Duck Coach
Jim Rutherfordfrom Adam Proteau of The Hockey News, Bruce Boudreau is one of the kindest human beings working in the NHL today. He’s also employed by a team that’s (a) in transition, and (b) being run by a GM and president – respectively, Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford – who were hired after he was. Co...
Read moreWhy Are The Vegas Golden Knights On The Outside Looking In?
Vegas Golden Knightsfrom Adam Proteau of The Hocke News, After blowing a lead and eventually losing to the lowly San Jose Sharks in a shootout Sunday, the Vegas Golden Knights hovered where they’ve been for a while now – on the outside of the Western Conference playoff picture, looking in. With three regular-s...
Read morePaying The Price To Watch The Arizona Coyotes Next Season
Adam Proteaufrom Adam Proteau of The Hockey News, There is nerve. There is gall. And then there is the Arizona Coyotes’ ticket-pricing range for the next NHL regular season. The Coyotes announced Thursday their ticket prices for the 2022-23 campaign, which they’ll play their home games at the 5,000-cap...
Read moreRefs Under The Microscope Again
Jacob Chychrunfrom Adam Proteau of The Hockey News, The Maple Leafs/Coyotes game Thursday night ended in controversy when Arizona defenseman Jacob Chychrun got away with a holding penalty on Leafs superstar Auston Matthews – directly in front of referee Kendrick Nicholson, who was clearly looking right at th...
Read moreTrading P.K. Subban
P.K. Subbanfrom Adam Proteau of The Hockey News, Not all that long ago, the idea that an available P.K. Subban would be ignored by NHL GMs seeking to improve their defense was a laughable one. The veteran and multi-time all-star had an on-ice talent as immense as his personality, and teams that emplo...
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