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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: What does the Hart Trophy mean now?

Annika Morris March 26, 2025

According to the NHL, the Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.” A question arises. What constitutes value? MVP awards are voted on...

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Nothing is going right with the Canucks

Annika Morris February 12, 2025
The Vancouver Canucks have been plagued with issues throughout the entire season. On paper, they’re not a worse team than that which forced Game 7 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Trevor Zegras is no longer a golden child

Annika Morris April 3, 2024

Trevor Zegras has fallen from grace. The star center on the Anaheim Ducks was the ninth overall draft pick in 2019, so the expectations were always high for him. Zegras quickly proved his ability...

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: NHL All-Star Game draft still needs fixing

Annika Morris February 8, 2024
No one wants to be picked last for their middle school dodgeball team. Even if you’re an NHL all star, you don’t want to be drafted last. After years of simply dividing the all stars by their respective divisions — Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central and Pacific — to play in a four-team bracket to decide the winning team, the NHL decided to mix up the format and return to a draft format.
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Off the Post: Western Conference playoff preview

Belle Fraser April 19, 2023
Following yesterday's breakdown of the Eastern Conference, Belle Fraser takes a look at the playoff series in the West for a follow-up edition of Off the Post.
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Off the Post: Four teams Start 2021-2022 season undefeated

Belle Fraser October 27, 2021
Belle Fraser breaks down the four teams that have yet to lose a game at the beginning of the 2021-22 NHL season.
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Off the Post: NHL players given Olympic go-ahead

Belle Fraser September 8, 2021
Belle Fraser discusses the return of NHL players to the Olympics, plus BU's presence on Team USA.
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Off the Post: Patrick Marleau proves durability is a skill as new NHL games played leader

Chad Jones April 22, 2021
Chad Jones discusses Patrick Marleau's new record for most NHL games played.
Off the Post: Realigning the NHL is not as simple as it sounds

Off the Post: Realigning the NHL is not as simple as it sounds

Chad Jones December 10, 2020
The National Hockey League has finally made progress on starting its 2020-21 season, but adjusting the divisions to minimize travel may be a tough task.
Behind the Glass: A slump for Columbus now could mean no postseason play for the team

Behind the Glass: A slump for Columbus now could mean no postseason play for the team

Laura Guerriero March 7, 2019
The Columbus Blue Jackets definitely have more eyes on them
Dropping the Gloves: Toronto is back in the game, but will they make real progress?

Dropping the Gloves: Toronto is back in the game, but will they make real progress?

Jessica Citronberg April 1, 2018
The Toronto Maple Leafs might not have the best chance to win the Stanley Cup this year, but the team should be thrilled at the progress it has made over the last 10 years of inadequate play.
Dropping the Gloves: Canadian Hockey Talks, but what about the other NHL teams?

Dropping the Gloves: Canadian Hockey Talks, but what about the other NHL teams?

Jessica Citronberg January 25, 2018
Professional level teams use their games to raise awareness for plenty of causes all the time. In fact, some NFL players have been fined for things as simple as wearing purple cleats for domestic violence awareness. However, one professional league has taken on the task of mental health awareness.
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