by Luke Visser | Oct 26, 2021 | Break Out Stars, Candidates, Luke Visser Chappaqua, NHL
It’s been a particularly tumultuous offseason for hockey fans. The NHL added its 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken, and numerous teams maneuvered to fit under the stagnant salary cap. A new city means new opportunities, and these 3 NHL players are primed for a...
by Luke Visser | Sep 24, 2021 | Ice Hockey, Luke Visser Chappaqua, Regression
The upcoming 2021-22 NHL season brings with it a few key changes and the potential for boatloads of excitement. The most obvious change being the debut of a new franchise, the newly minted Seattle Kraken, as well as changes to the divisional format. The...
by Luke Visser | Aug 17, 2021 | Future, Luke Visser Chappaqua, NHL Icons
Every sport reaches the height of its popularity when it has young superstars dominating the league. The NHL struggled to replace Wayne Gretzky as the face of the league for years until Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin came along. With those great players...
by Luke Visser | Jul 28, 2021 | History, Ice Hockey, Luke Visser Chappaqua
There is not a more exciting time in all of sports than a playoff hockey series. There is a sense of tension on the ice throughout every game because one strange bounce of the puck can completely change the entire series. While it is rare, a few teams have...
by Luke Visser | Jul 1, 2021 | Historic, Luke Visser Chappaqua, NHL Playoffs
2020 and 2021 proved to be unusual seasons for the NHL. Not only did the league need to adapt to COVID-19 and its accompanying restrictions. There have also been many surprises in the playoffs. The young, skilled, tough Avalanche have faced earlier-than-expected...
