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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The 4 Nations Face-Off is an all-star game with a lack of all-stars

Annika Morris January 29, 2025
The NHL’s nation-based tournament is not the Olympics, and it isn’t really an all-star game either. Instead of the typical all-star format used by nearly every other professional sports league, the NHL opted to create the 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring teams of players from Canada, the United States, Finland and Sweden.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

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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Off the Post: NHL’s Pride Nights show insincerity for the cause

Belle Fraser January 31, 2023
Two recent controversies surrounding the NHL’s Pride Night initiative have left many fans wondering whether the league’s efforts toward promoting inclusivity are genuine or purely propaganda.
Hockey Issue

Eight years after Frozen Four: beat reporters make their way into sports industry

Daily Free Press Staff January 23, 2023
After getting their starts as beat reporters with the Boston Hockey Blog and the Daily Free Press, three BU alumni have forged their own paths in the professional sports industry and beyond.
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Off the Post: Vegas cannot escape the Sharks

Belle Fraser April 28, 2022
In the latest edition of Off the Post, Belle Fraser discusses how the Vegas Golden Knights have been unable to beat the San Jose Sharks in high pressure games since the team's inaugural season in 2017-18.
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Off the Post: Jack Eichel is finally free

Belle Fraser November 10, 2021
Belle Fraser discusses the Jack Eichel saga now that the former Boston University star has been traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Off the Post: Carey Price departure must prompt change around mental health in NHL

Belle Fraser October 13, 2021
Belle Fraser discusses mental health in the NHL amid Carey Price's voluntary leave of absence.
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Off the Post: The Seattle Kraken’s conservative entry into the NHL

Belle Fraser September 15, 2021
Belle Fraser discusses the Seattle Kraken's approach to roster building ahead of their inaugural season.
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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.
Behind the Glass: A look at the NHL’s Stanley Cup predictions for the 2019 playoffs

Behind the Glass: A look at the NHL’s Stanley Cup predictions for the 2019 playoffs

Laura Guerriero October 1, 2018
On Monday, NHL.com released its list of Stanley Cup predictions from a panel of 18 staff members. Each member broke down the top three teams for each of the NHL’s divisions, as well as the two teams they believe will snag the wildcard spots in each conference heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2019.
Dropping the Gloves: The last three Stanley Cup runners-up have a real shot at victory this year

Dropping the Gloves: The last three Stanley Cup runners-up have a real shot at victory this year

Jessica Citronberg April 22, 2018
There’s nothing worse than coming in second place, especially when you’ve fought the entire season for the coveted Stanley Cup. This year, the three teams that fell short in the last three seasons have a large chance at victory this time around.
Dropping the Gloves: NHL playoffs bode well for Vegas, Nashville, San Jose and Tampa thus far

Dropping the Gloves: NHL playoffs bode well for Vegas, Nashville, San Jose and Tampa thus far

Jessica Citronberg April 19, 2018
There haven’t been too many surprises in the NHL playoffs thus far, but we haven’t even gotten to the good stuff yet. We’re about halfway done with round one, but there’s a lot more hockey to be played.
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