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5-Minute Major: Who needs to win the Macklin Celebrini lottery the most?

Annika Morris April 24, 2024
Macklin Celebrini is projected to go first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft, but which team needs to win the sweepstakes most? Five teams are outlined in this week's edition of 5-Minute Major.
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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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The state of each Hockey East men’s team

James Garrison October 7, 2021
James Garrison previews the Hockey East conference, giving one observation for each men's team.
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.
Off the Post: The best comeback of the NHL season

Off the Post: The best comeback of the NHL season

Chad Jones September 16, 2020
Ottawa Senators winger Bobby Ryan has an amazing under dog story with having to flee to Canada as a child, along with battling alcoholism.
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
Behind the Glass: Why trading for draft picks was the best move to make at the deadline

Behind the Glass: Why trading for draft picks was the best move to make at the deadline

Laura Guerriero March 1, 2019
It seems a common theme for the 2019 trade deadline was draft picks.
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.
Behind the Glass: Dear Ottawa, trading Karlsson was not the answer

Behind the Glass: Dear Ottawa, trading Karlsson was not the answer

Laura Guerriero September 27, 2018
Welcome to the 2018-2019 NHL season, where the Philadelphia Flyers have announced their new, frightening mascot and, more importantly, the San Jose Sharks have made the biggest steal of the season.
Rising sophomore Brady Tkachuk continued the tradition by getting drafted fourth overall in the NHL Draft. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

4 players drafted into NHL from men’s hockey team

Edward Moran June 26, 2018
Continuing Boston University’s tradition of producing professional ice hockey players, the Terriers saw four players called in Dallas during the NHL Draft June 22–23, tied for the most this year along with four other schools.
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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