WHL's sensational rookie defenseman Landon DuPont has just done something that hasn't been seen since Scott Niedermayer did it in 1989-90. It was a milestone weekend in the Western Hockey League.
It was a history-making weekend in the Western Hockey League. Facing the Kamloops Blazers on Sunday, Everett Silvertips rookie rearguard Landon DuPont notched a secondary assist on his side’s second goal of the contest.
With the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics wrapped up, and the announcement of the 2034 Winter Olympics returning to Salt Lake City, national pride is on the mind.
CRANBERRY, Pa. -- The most important goal of Jaromir Jagr's career was undoubtedly his overtime winner against the Devils on May 2, 1999. It was the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the Penguins trailed 3-2 in the series entering Game 6 at the Civic Arena.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Evaluating defensemen can be a tricky subject because defense in hockey has always been a difficult thing to quantify. Is it just about keeping the puck out of your own net?