Auston Matthews won the Hart Trophy for the 2021-2022 season, becoming just the third player in Maple Leafs franchise history to win the award. Let’s take a closer look at his season and projections for 2022-2023.
Analysis
Player Prognosis: Andrew Mangiapane – June 17, 2022
With Johnny Gaudreau (UFA) and Matthew Tkachuk (RFA) hogging the offseason headlines in Calgary after their stellar seasons, Andrew Mangiapane has flown a bit under the radar. He’s been a key piece for the Flames in recent years and they will no doubt put a concerted effort into bringing him back for the 22/23 season. Let’s take a closer look at the RFA.
Player Prognosis: Frank Vatrano – June 15, 2022
Frank Vatrano was dealt to the New York Rangers by the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline. After a deep playoff run with his new team, he heads for unrestricted free agency this summer. Let’s take a closer look at his performance in the 21/22 season and what he’s likely bring to the table next season.
Metropolitan Division Snapshot – June 11, 2022
What’s in store for the Metropolitan Division in 22/23? Are the incumbent playoff teams the early favorites? Which teams have the most potential to improve this offseason? Which teams face difficult decision this summer due to their cap situations?
Team Synopsis: New Jersey Devils – June 11, 2022
The New Jersey Devils 2021-2022 season is probably best described as a disappointment. What was behind the team’s struggles last season and is the future brighter? Let’s take a look.
Player Prognosis: Jesse Puljujarvi – June 10, 2022
Jesse Puljujarvi is no stranger to being the subject of trade rumors out of Edmonton. The summer of 2022 looks no different, as rumors started to surface following the Edmonton Oilers’ exit from the playoffs that he could be on the block. Let’s take a look at Puljujarvi’s 21/22 season and future projections to get a better idea of what he’s likely to bring to the table next season.
Pacific Division Snapshot – June 2022
What’s in store for the Pacific Division in 22/23? Which teams are the early favorites? Which teams have cap flexibility to improve this offseason? Which teams are in cap purgatory and have some difficult decisions ahead?
Team Check-in: Los Angeles Kings – June 5, 2022
Has the Los Angeles Kings’ rebuild turned the corner? Let’s take a closer look at the season that was and the forecast for the future.
Trade Check-in: Sam Reinhart (FLA) / Devon Levi+ (BUF)
The NHL entry draft is just over a month away. With it comes the possibility that we’ll see some significant trades. I’ll be checking in on some of the trades from the 2021 deadline before then. Today’s subject: the Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres deal that sent Sam Reinhart to Florida.
Pending UFA Check-in: John Klingberg – Jun 2022
I’m taking an in depth look at at some of this year’s pending free agents by examining their 21/22 season performance and future projections. The market for defensemen looks thin and I’ve already taken a look at Kris Letang. Today I look at another defenseman who may be highly coveted: John Klingberg.