Dave Lozo
Islanders Fans: Hate the Team, Not Tavares
Don't be mad at him for choosing the Toronto Maple Leafs over a rudderless organization not even he could steer to prominence.
The Maple Leafs Are in Good Hands with Kyle Dubas Running the Show
Dubas prioritized elite talent over team needs by bringing star free agent John Tavares to Toronto. It sounds simple, but few teams operate this way.
Best and Worst Landing Spots for the NHL's Top 10 Available Players
Erik Karlsson to Vegas? John Tavares in San Jose? Between free agency and trades, the NHL landscape is likely to change dramatically this offseason.
It's About Damn Time Gary Bettman Was Elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame
Bettman has overseen three lockouts, is preparing for a fourth, and has denied there's a link between head injuries and CTE. He's the leader the NHL needs!
A Reasonably Accurate Guess at the John Tavares Sweepstakes
The Islanders star is hitting the open market and will have plenty of suitors lining up to bring him into the fold. Here's how we see it shaking out.
One Thing the NHL Award Voters Didn't Screw Up Was Taylor Hall as MVP
There were some bad votes (George McPhee as GM of the Year) and gimmicks (hello, magic show) at the NHL Awards, but Taylor Hall winning the Hart Trophy was not one of them.
Making Sense of the End of the Barry Trotz Washington Capitals
Less than a week after the Stanley Cup victory parade in D.C., Barry Trotz is out as head coach. What happened?
The Ottawa Senators Need to Relocate if Eugene Melnyk Doesn't Sell the Team
The Senators are a bumbling mess and might be the worst organization in pro sports. It all starts with owner Eugene Melnyk.
Is Alex Ovechkin's Bender the Best Time Anyone's Had with the Stanley Cup?
Or is there a certain Pittsburgh superstar who knows a thing or two about getting wild with Lord Stanley's favorite beer stein?
Alex Ovechkin Destroyed His Critics in Glorious Fashion
The Washington Capitals superstar won his first Stanley Cup, and captured the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Get lost, trolls.
10 Ways the Washington Capitals Can Blow a Chance to Win the Stanley Cup
Because we care about you, Caps fans, we are here to balance out all those who think a Washington win is a foregone conclusion.
Braden Holtby Can Lead the Washington Capitals to Their First Stanley Cup
With Evgeny Kuznetsov injured, Holtby matters more to Washington than ever before. He will be the key to a series victory over Vegas if he plays like he did in Game 2.