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Alex Wiederspiel

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Alex Wiederspiel is a digital reporter, play-by-play broadcaster, radio show host and podcast host in West Virginia covering high school athletics, Division II college athletics, and some West Virginia University athletics. He's an avid follower of all things hockey and football with a soft spot for prospects -- the future stars of the league. When not consuming sports, Alex is usually doing something related to Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, or watching movies for his movie podcast, The Movie Spiel

Three reasons why Rangers went short-term with Ryan Lindgren

For a team with a general manager who said 'nothing' was off the table following a six-game loss to eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida, the Rangers seem to be more focused on roster flexibility than flash.

Rangers need Mika Zibanejad to find his form next season

The pressure is on for New York Rangers star center Mika Zibanejad.

Three NHL teams that used trade deadline to make deep playoff runs

Even in the dog days of summer, the March 2025 trade deadline looms large for teams hopeful of making a deep Stanley Cup Playoff run. 

Why Stanley Cup contenders don't need to win July

If your favorite NHL team hasn't made a big splash in free agency in July, that's OK.