It is a rare occurrence for junior players, let alone a diminutive third-round pick, to make an almost seamless transition to pro hockey. Yet Chicago Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis has done just that for the
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Buffalo Sabres Failed to Capitalize on their 2015-2016 Core
A failure to reap what you sow. How the Buffalo Sabres have failed to capitalize on their 2015-2016 core. With the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah the Buffalo Sabres stand alone as the
Continue ReadingAnalyzing the rest of Kyle Davidson’s Tenure as GM of the Chicago Blackhawks
In my previous article for Draft Pros I went over Kyle Davidson’s first two seasons and draft classes as general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks. In this article I plan to cover the rest of
Continue ReadingRookie vs The System – How Luke Richardon Failed Kevin Korchinski
Many Blackhawks fans still remember the infamous “Kevin Korchinski Practice” onMarch 20 th , 2024 when coach Luke Richardson decided to “teach” a 19-year-old Kevinhow to be stronger and box out NHL superstars, often 10
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General Manager Review Analyzing Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson as Blackhawks General Manager In order to better understand hockey and the processes that NHL teams use to build their rosters into championship contenders I feel
Continue ReadingRe-Signing Connor Bedard in the Wild West Salary Cap Era
As Charles Dickens once wrote “It was the best of contracts, it was the worst ofcontracts, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch ofbelief, it was
Continue ReadingDemidov is Delivering for the Canadiens
Why is everyone bullish on Canadiens’ rookie Ivan Demidov? His skill? Yes, because Demidov is one of the most exciting, skilled players to have landed on the shores of the island of Montreal in many
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