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Sharks Bounce Back to Close Road Trip
The San Jose Sharks picked up a 3-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens to snap a four-game losing streak. Goalie Martin Jones made some impressive saves, stopping 39 of the 40 shots he faced. The first goal of the night came from Justin Braun on a turnover, followed by a power-play goal from Brent Burns. […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoRangers Select Olof Lindblom
With the 39th pick in the NHL draft, the New York Rangers selected 17-year-old goalie Olof Lindblom. The Swedish native was named to the All-Star team and was the best goalie at U18s in Russia. At the World Junior Classic, he posted a 1.66 goals-against average and a .949 save percentage across six games. While […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoRangers Select Nils Lundkvist
With the 28th pick in the 2018 draft, the New York Rangers selected Swedish native Nils Lundkvist. This 17-year-old defender comes in at 5-foot-11 and has a talent for puck movement, skating and offensive instincts. His only downside is his size, but taking sub-six-foot defenders has become a trend in the first round. If he […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoBlues Select Dominik Bokk
Trading up for the 25th pick, the St. Louis Blues selected German native Dominik Bokk. The 18-year-old right winger comes in at 6-foot-1 and will add to a team that is desperate for offense after they fell short of the playoffs last season. While his game needs a lot of development, in time he could […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoRangers Select K'Andre Miller
In the last minute, the New York Rangers traded up for the 22nd pick and selected Minnesota native K'Andre Miller. This 18-year-old athletic defender comes in at 6-foot-4 and will most likely be continuing his career at the University of Wisconsin before he finds his way to the NHL. He was noted as one of […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoSharks Select Ryan Merkley
With the 21st pick in the 2018 NHL draft, the San Jose Sharks selected Canadian native Ryan Merkley. This 17-year-old defender has extraordinary puck play and is a power-play specialist. He put up 100 points in his last two OHL seasons but comes with an attitude issue. This is no worry to San Jose, as […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoStars Select Ty Dellandrea
With the 13th pick in the NHL draft, the Dallas Stars selected center Ty Dellandrea. The Canadian native is only 17 years old but scored 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists) in 67 games for the Flint Firebirds, a team who struggled this past season. With a new coach coming in for the Dallas Stars, […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoRangers Select Vatali Kravtsov
The New York Rangers selected Russian native right winger Vitali Kravtsov as the ninth overall pick. The 18-year-old is a towering 6-foot-4 lefty shooter who has a lot of hockey sense and skill. He played in the Kontinental Hockey League during his last two seasons and found some success. Kravtsov is a season or two […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoLA Kings' Anze Kopitar Wins Selke Trophy
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar has won the Selke Trophy, which represents the best defensive forward, for the second time in the past three seasons. He led all NHL forwards in total ice time, average ice time per game (22:05), and short-handed ice time (2:10 per game). He took third in the NHL for […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoSedin Brothers Win King Clancy Trophy
Daniel and Henrik Sedin were awarded the King Clancy Trophy, an award that exemplifies leadership on and off the ice. These co-captains retired after 17 seasons with the Vancouver Canucks and did nothing but great things for the organization. They donated $1.5 million to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation in 2010 and have helped Canucks […]
Anthony Vattimo 6 years agoGolden Knights Lose Game 2
On Wednesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights were bested on their home ice 3-2 by the Washington Capitals. They jumped out to an early lead with James Neal scoring on the high glove side, but it was downhill from there. Lars Eller came to play, finding a goal and two assists, contributing to every goal. […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoCanucks Sign Goalie Michael DiPietro
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning announced that they have signed 18-year-old goaltender Michael DiPietro to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Ontario native spent three seasons with the OHL team, the Windsor Spitfires, and put up a 29-21-3-1 record with a 2.79 goals-against average. He recently set the single-season record for the Spitfires with seven […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoGolden Knights Take Game 1 Of The Stanley Cup Finals
On Monday night, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Washington Capitals 6-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Vegas' fourth line came to play, with Tomas Nosek and Ryan Reaves combining for three goals. This high-scoring affair saw the most lead changes in a Stanley Cup Finals game, staying close or tied until […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoSharks Re-Sign Evander Kane To Seven-Year Deal
On Thursday, Evander Kane officially re-signed with the San Jose Sharks on a seven-year deal. According to the Sharks general manager, "At only 26 years old, Evander has established himself as one of hockey's true power forwards and an impact player. We think his abilities mesh perfectly with our group of skilled, young players and […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoGolden Knights Will Face Capitals In Stanley Cup Finals
On Wednesday night, the Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games to advance to the Stanley Cup finals. The Vegas Golden Knights have been waiting around for their opponents and will finally get to play again Monday night. Vegas has been dominating all postseason, only losing three games on their way to […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoGolden Knights Advance To Stanley Cup Finals
On Sunday afternoon, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 to secure their spot in the Stanley Cup finals. Vegas took this series with ease, winning it quickly in five games. It's clear that there are no signs of them slowing down, as they have lost only three games this postseason. Alex Tuch […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoGolden Knights Bounce Back In Game 2
On Monday night, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 in Game 2. Tomas Tatar found his way onto the roster and opened the game with a goal late in the first period. The other two came from Jonathan Marchessault, who fired eight shots on goal. This was a huge win for them […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoJets Come Out Strong In Game 1
The Winnipeg Jets came out hot against Vegas on Saturday night, with Dustin Byfuglien scoring early in the first period. Most of the scoring was done in the first, with goals from Patrik Laine and Joel Armia bringing the score to 3-0 only 10 minutes into the game. It looks like goalie Marc Andre-Fleury and […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoGolden Knights Will Face Jets In Western Conference Final
The Vegas Golden Knights have been waiting around for their opponent in the Western Conference finals and after Thursday night's Game 7, the Winnipeg Jets have moved on. Game 1 will take place on Saturday in Winnipeg. This one appears to favor the Jets, as their depth has proved to be a key factor, and […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoGolden Knights Advance To The Western Conference Finals
On Sunday night, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-0 in Game 6 to secure their spot in the Western Conference finals. Something extraordinary is unfolding as Vegas is making their inaugural season one that will not be forgotten. Goalie Marc Andre-Fleury is playing his best hockey ever, posting an 8-2 record […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoSharks Win Game 2 In Double Overtime
On Saturday night, the San Jose Sharks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in double overtime. William Karlsson came out hot for the Golden Knights, putting two past Martin Jones for the first two goals of the game. Their lead didn't last long, though, as Brent Burns and Logan Couture combined to light the lamp […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoEvander Kane Suspended For Game 2
San Jose Sharks left winger Evander Kane will not be on the ice for Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, as he was suspended one game for cross-checking Pierre-Edouard Bellemare in the head after the whistle. The NHL said, "Players frequently use their sticks to establish positioning or attempt to move an […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoSharks And Golden Knights Start Round 2 Thursday
Round 1 matchups for the Pacific Division proved to be unexciting, with the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights sweeping the Anaheim Ducks and the LA Kings, respectively. On Thursday, we get the Pacific Division matchup the hockey world has been waiting for, as the Sharks will travel to Vegas for the first two […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoSharks Complete Sweep Of Anaheim Ducks
On Wednesday night, the San Jose Sharks secured their trip to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 2-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4. This game was much tighter than Game 3 and the only two players to find goals were Marcus Sorensen and Tomas Hertl. The real story […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoSharks Look To Finish Ducks Monday
The San Jose Sharks have shown no mercy during hunting season and have claimed two ducks already. They'll look to claim a third Monday at the Shark Tank. The Sharks have continued to dominate and will look to pick up another victory Monday during Game 3. As long as Martin Jones tends the net the […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoSharks Win Both Games In Anaheim
The #DuckHunt continued last night when the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2. The Sharks couldn't have started their first round any better, winning both games on away ice. Logan Couture was the leader with the only multi-point showing for the Sharks. The other two goals came from Marcus Sorensen and Tomas Hertl. […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoSharks Mini Stack For DraftKings
San Jose Sharks left winger Evander Kane ($6,500 on DraftKings) made it look like he had been in the playoffs in the past during Game 1, scoring two goals on six shots in 18 minutes of ice time. Anaheim didn't look ready to play on Thursday, and hopefully they bring the same sloppy turnover game […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoSharks Shut Out Anaheim Ducks In Game 1
The San Jose Sharks came out firing on all cylinders Thursday night against the Anaheim Ducks and shut them out with a 3-0 win. Goalie Martin Jones made a few fantastic saves and had no signs of playoff nerves, picking up his fifth ever playoff shutout. The rest of the Sharks looked sharp in every […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoSharks Preparing For A Duck Hunt This Postseason
The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Wednesday, April 11, but the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks won't face off until Thursday, April 12. San Jose has declared a #DuckHunt is right around the corner. The Sharks have beaten the Ducks in three of their four meetings this year, giving them a clear edge in […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years agoDustin Brown Nets Four Goals During Playoff Push
Los Angeles Kings right winger Dustin Brown found four goals Thursday night against Alex Stalock and the Minnesota Wild. Brown took seven shots and delivered five hits in 25:07 of ice time. He netted the overtime-winning goal in a huge win for the LA Kings, who now sit in third place in the Pacific division […]
Anthony Vattimo 7 years ago