March 2019 12
SeaHAC Expansion Exercise
Over the weekend, Seattle hosted the Seattle Hockey Analytics Conference (SeaHAC) on the University of Washington Campus. One of the agenda items was to simulate the 2021 Seattle Expansion Draft. Rosters, contracts, and protected list will all change between now and the summer of 2021 when Seattle will participate in the Expansion Draft but it […]
Wild Wild West – The Central Compresses
When we last talked about the Central Division in this space two weeks ago, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion which teams would end up in the top three spots upon completion of the regular season. Winnipeg and Nashville were continuing to stand in a class of their own, and the St. Louis Blues—then […]
NHL Draft Prospects Live Life Under The Microscope
By Andy Eide Jake Lee skates off the ice after playing 25-plus minutes of defense for the Seattle Thunderbirds. He sits at his stall in the Seattle dressing room and begins to pry off his sweat soaked shoulder pads. The coaching staff come into the room for a quick post-game briefing and message. Before Lee […]
Sound of Hockey Episode 26 – Boo and Hiss!
There are lots of chuckles to be had on Episode 26 of Sound of Hockey! This week, Sound of Hockey breaks down a few big stories from around the NHL, including Jarome Iginla’s jersey being retired, which sparks a roaring debate about who will be the first Crapweasel with his number in the rafters. Also […]
A Happy Little Island at Highland
Written by Jacob Galfano and edited by Gabriela Ugarte To many, the experience of walking into an ice rink might seem universal. The senses are activated: faded paint and the pictures of accomplished skaters on the walls are illuminated by the fluorescent lights overhead; frigid air is felt first on the cheeks, the nose, and […]
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