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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...

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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: NHL’s biggest trades before the deadline

Belle Fraser March 1, 2023
With superstar players on the move, many NHL teams made big splashes in a wild 2023 NHL trade deadline.
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Off the Post: Ryan Reaves sticks to his role in a young NHL

Belle Fraser November 29, 2022
After less than two seasons in New York, the Rangers decided to focus on the youth movement and sent scrappy NHL veteran Ryan Reaves to the Minnesota Wild.
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Minnesota Wild’s poor off-season catches up to them, losing all three games played so far

Belle Fraser October 19, 2022
The Minnesota Wild have disappointed so far this season, giving up a total of 20 goals and losing all three games they've played in so far. With a free agency littered with poor moves in an effort to free up cap space, the Wild have not proved that these moves were beneficial.
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Off the Post: Rangers retire Henrik Lundqvist jersey at Madison Square Garden

Belle Fraser February 3, 2022
Columnist Belle Fraser reflects on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist's jersey retirement on Jan. 28.
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Off the Post: Winter Classic preview

Belle Fraser December 8, 2021
Belle Fraser looks ahead to the 2022 NHL Winter Classic.
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Off the Post: Five talented teams in the East, only four playoff spots

Chad Jones March 17, 2021
In this week's Off the Post, Chad Jones discusses the competitive NHL East division.
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.
Former Terrier Brady Tkachuk scored his first NHL goal Wednesday. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Behind the Glass: BU Alumni to keep an eye on in the NHL this season

Laura Guerriero October 11, 2018
Boston University is known to be a breeding ground for future NHL stars. Dozens of Terriers have gone on to play in the NHL and make successful careers for themselves. In recent years, many BU players drafted into the NHL have immediately hit the ice and made important contributions to their respective teams. Here are some key BU alumni to keep an eye on this hockey season.
Defenseman Cam Crotty and forward Max Willman celebrate after Willman scored a goal in Saturday’s game against Acadia University. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

O’Connell start of new era for men’s hockey in 2018-19 season

Matthew Martin October 11, 2018
Gone are the days of former Boston University and current New York Rangers head coach David Quinn. Climbing up the ranks and taking over as the patriarch of the Terriers is Quinn’s former associate head coach and former BU captain, Albie O’Connell.

No. 13 men’s hockey rebounds from lackluster start, ends season in NCAA Regional final

Matthew Martin April 1, 2018
Despite the lackluster first half of the 2017-18 season, the Boston University men's hockey team still ended up in the same place it has found itself the previous three years, the NCAA Tournament.
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