This is my 2018-19 lineup projection. I know on twitter in mine I was talking about free agent acquisitions but in this post we will exclude free agent acquisitions. Here is a preliminary look. Nick Bjugstad- Aleksander Barkov- Evengii Dadonov Jonathan Huberdeau- Vincent Trocheck- Owen Tippett Denis Malgin- Henrik Borgstrom- Frank Vatrano Jamie McGinn- Jared … Continue reading 2018-19 Lineup Projection
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Bolts Pivotal Game vs Bruins
The Bolts dropped a tough 4-1 loss against a weak Coyotes team during a night where it wasn't the best of Domingue's play but there's defiently a lot to look forward to. The Lightning play a huge game division standings wise against the surging Boston Bruins who are a win away from the Atlantic Division … Continue reading Bolts Pivotal Game vs Bruins
Henrik Borgstrom set to make NHL Debut Tomorrow in Ottawa
Top prospect Henrik Borgstrom is set to make his NHL debut tomorrow night in Ottawa. Borgstrom has held the ranking of the Panthers #1 prospect for the whole year here at The Puck Under the Sun. A surprise off the board pick in the 2016 1st round, Borgstrom has been lighting it up at Denver. … Continue reading Henrik Borgstrom set to make NHL Debut Tomorrow in Ottawa
Game 72 Preview: Panthers @ Blue Jackets
It's the moment we have all been waiting for. Ever since the Panthers reentered the playoff picture, today has been circled on everyone's calendar. The Panthers who have gone 18-5-1 since the All Star Break must face the ironically Red Hot Columbus Blue Jackets, winners of their last 9 games. This streak has catapulted John … Continue reading Game 72 Preview: Panthers @ Blue Jackets
Panthers Madness 2018
Welcome to Panthers Madness 2018! In a nutshell, this is the Panthers version of March Madness. I post twitter polls of matchups between players and fans vote who they like better. Instead of 64 players, twitter users decided to make my life easier by just letting me use 32 teams. Thanks guys. There are 4 … Continue reading Panthers Madness 2018
Game 69 Preview: Edmonton @ Florida
Oilers Scope: The Oilers have lost their last 2 games. They are 5-4-1 in their last 10. They looked to be on the rise last year. However Cam Talbot and Leon Dratsial have fallen back to Earth. That leaves McDavid to carry this team. However I was wrong. I thought McDavid could carry the Oilers. … Continue reading Game 69 Preview: Edmonton @ Florida
Game 68 Preview: Boston @ Florida
For the remainder of the season, I will be publishing individual game previews and recaps. Bruins Scope: The Bruins come into this game winners of 7 of their last 10. However the B's have a big problem. Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy are both currently injured. Torey Krug another top 4 defenseman is questionable. McAvoy … Continue reading Game 68 Preview: Boston @ Florida
Florida Panthers 2017-18 MVP
Welcome to The Puck Under the Sun's 3rd annual Panther MVP Award. Here is what the award history is 2015-16: Jaromir Jagr Runner Ups: Aleksander Barkov, Aaron Ekblad 2016-17: Jon Marchessault Runner Ups: Vincent Trocheck, Aleksander Barkov Now this year's MVP award was pretty obvious. However before I unveil the team … Continue reading Florida Panthers 2017-18 MVP
Why taking out Mamin is a bad idea
With the return of Denis Malgin, Maxim Mamin has been taken out of the lineup. While taking a guy out who only has 2 goals in 16 games may seem logical, Mamin has had a huge impact. The team is 13-1-2 with him in the lineup. You don't want to mess with that. Mamin will … Continue reading Why taking out Mamin is a bad idea
Award Predictions
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy Awarded to the leading goal scorer during the regular season My Pick: Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) William M Jennings Trophy Best GAA for goalies who have played a minimum of 25 games My Pick: Carter Hutton (St Louis Blues) Frank Calder Memorial Trophy Rookie of the Year My Pick: Matthew Barzal … Continue reading Award Predictions
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