Canucks’ quarter-mark report: Grades, developments, concerns
VANCOUVER — Until goalie Thatcher Demko hurt his knee last March 9, none of the Vancouver Canucks’ core players had missed a game. Except for Elias Pettersson’s second-half struggles, the…
Jets’ quarter-mark report: Grades, encouraging developments, concerns
WINNIPEG – Scott Arniel has a reminder of his ultimate goal beside the computer monitor in his office. A six-inch miniature replica of the Stanley Cup. One that he looks…
Oilers’ quarter-mark report: Grades, surprises, concerns
EDMONTON — The analytics say that the Edmonton Oilers are a pretty good team. The eye test disagrees. Through 21 games and with a 10-8-2 record, the standings say Edmonton…
Flames’ quarter-mark report: Grades, surprises, concerns
CALGARY – Sitting fourth in the west with an 11-6-3 record no one saw coming, the Calgary Flames are one of the league’s most pleasant surprises at the quarter mark.…
Canadiens’ quarter-mark report: Grades, surprises, concerns
BROSSARD, Que. — We could excuse Montreal Canadiens fans for not knowing what to make of their team through the first 19 games of the season. Through 13 of them,…
Maple Leafs quarter-mark report: Grades, surprises, concerns
TORONTO — They’re still good. But in a different way. While no one would be surprised to see the Toronto Maple Leafs — co-owners of the longest active playoff streak…
NHL Power Rankings: Quarter-mark check in
About two-thirds of the way through a 15-game slate on Saturday, we will hit the quarter-mark of the 2024-25 season. And, with that, we’ve basically crammed all the math we’re…