Alexander Ovechkin has achieved what Ilya Kovalchuk was expected to accomplish

Alexander Ovechkin has achieved what Ilya Kovalchuk was expected to accomplish

Having started following hockey just a few years prior to the debuts of Ovechkin and Crosby, the most anticipated player back then was the sharpshooting Russian, Ilya Kovalchuk. There was genuine belief that he could ascend to become the most prolific goal-scorer the league had witnessed, potentially leading the Atlanta Thrashers to a Stanley Cup…

Sold out arena to watch Macklin Celibrini & Will Smith

Sold out arena to watch Macklin Celibrini & Will Smith

SAN JOSE — The future remains uncertain for Macklin Celebrini and whether he will go pro, join the NHL, and play with the San Jose Sharks this season. However, Celebrini’s influence on the Sharks franchise is already evident. This was clear from the approximately 3,000 fans who attended a midday scrimmage at Tech CU Arena…

Michael Pezzetta on paying Canadian taxes

Michael Pezzetta on paying Canadian taxes

Although he might be earning one of the highest salaries, a professional hockey player was complaining about his take-home pay this week. During an interview on Tuesday’s Cam and Strick Podcast, Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta expressed his frustration about taxes.”I remember my first year [in the NHL]…you get that first paycheck and you’re like,…

Josh Mahura honored the Humboldt Broncos during his time with the Cup

Josh Mahura honored the Humboldt Broncos during his time with the Cup

Josh Mahura, a Stanley Cup champion, made it a priority to ensure the Humboldt Broncos felt like champions too. After spending an entire day meeting fans in his hometown of St. Albert, Alberta, Mahura brought the Cup to the local memorial dedicated to the Humboldt Broncos players who perished in the tragic 2018 bus accident….

Steven Stamkos wearing Nashville’s uniform for the first time

Steven Stamkos wearing Nashville’s uniform for the first time

Fans across the league had their first glimpse of Steven Stamkos in a Nashville Predators uniform, and reactions were mixed. After over a decade with the Tampa Bay Lightning, seeing Stamkos in Nashville colors is taking some getting used to for many. B/R Open Ice posted Stamkos’ debut look in the Predators uniform on X…

The 2023-24 Florida Panthers have been etched in the Stanley Cup

The 2023-24 Florida Panthers have been etched in the Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers have etched their names into hockey history as the 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions. Before the players and executives can celebrate their personal moments with the Cup, their names have been permanently engraved on the most challenging trophy to win in sports. An image initially posted on Facebook by Kimberly Kasper Lowell confirms…