Author: DanTheFlyeraFan

Writer for Brotherly Puck and National Puck

Do You Believe in Miracles?

"Great moments are born from great opportunity" said Herb Brooks before one of the most memorable hockey games in American history. 40 years ago, a ragtag group of amateur hockey players beat the powerhouse Soviet national team. On the anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, something magical is brewing within the Philadelphia Flyers organization.After hitting … Continue reading Do You Believe in Miracles?

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Columbus Blue Jackets

Entering the league in 2000, the Blue Jackets struggled for much of their first two decades of existence to simply find their footing in the NHL. They didn't make the playoffs for the first time until 2009, and didn't have their first playoff win until 2014. Between being a basement dweller where teams would dump … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Columbus Blue Jackets

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were L.A. Kings

A franchise that famously flubs their playoff appearances with early exits, the Los Angeles Kings finally won the Stanley Cup in 2012, 45 years after their founding. Even though some of the top stars in NHL history have suited up for the Kings over the years, their postseason struggle forced them to shake up their … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were L.A. Kings

Morgan Frost’s Future Depends on the Fate of Nolan Patrick

When the 2019-20 season started, there was supposed to be a logjam at center. Nolan Patrick was supposed to come in and take the third line center role to continue to build on a solid finish to the previous season, and Morgan Frost was supposed to make the jump to the NHL after much fan … Continue reading Morgan Frost’s Future Depends on the Fate of Nolan Patrick

The Black Aces, More Important Now Than Ever

A Black Ace. A term used to describe NHL players added during the post-season roster expansion. Typically consisting of an organization's top AHL players, they can sometimes be the top prospects whose junior or collage career has come to an end. Typically speaking, rarely do any of these callups ever find their way into the … Continue reading The Black Aces, More Important Now Than Ever

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are special when it comes to players. They are known for building a core and running with a group of players for long periods of time. Almost a quarter of the players that have ever suited up for the Wild have played in at least 150 games. With the kind of dedication, … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Minnesota Wild

Puljujarvi and Andersson High-Reward Trade Targets

Two of the brightest young stars in hockey today aren't even in the NHL. Jesse Puljujarvi of the Edmonton Oilers and Lias Andersson of the New York Rangers both have something in common- a grievance with their NHL clubs. Jesse Puljujarvi is a 22-year-old former 4th overall draft pick in 2016 by the Oilers and … Continue reading Puljujarvi and Andersson High-Reward Trade Targets