Welcomes To The Fold Off The Ice On BallTalkers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMUNIQUÉ MARCH 26, 2021 ThePuckAuthority.com Welcomes To The Fold Off The Ice on BallTalkers  TORONTO, ONTARIO, MARCH 26 — In association with founder John Robinson and BallTalkers Podcast Media, The Puck Authority is pleased to announce the addition on Friday of the Off The Ice morning show. In announcing the multi-platform agreement, […]

Pacific Division Offseason Preview

The Pacific Division has been one of the divisions with the most parity over the last five years or so. It feels like almost every team within the division has had an opportunity to win in that time frame. This year, the division belonged to the Calgary Flames, who beat out the Edmonton Oilers for […]

Central Division Offseason Preview

The Central Division has undergone major shifts in the last few years. The Chicago Blackhawks have gone from annual contenders for the Stanley Cup to the bottom of the conference. The Winnipeg Jets look poised for a rebuild, and all of the sudden, the division that was considered one of the toughest to win in […]

Metropolitan Division Offseason Preview

The Metropolitan Division has long been known as the Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin division due to their absolute dominance of winning within it. This year, while the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals both were playoff teams, the Carolina Hurricanes were the crown jewel of the division. In a division that featured five teams who […]

Atlantic Division Offseason Preview

The Atlantic Division was dominated by the usual suspects during the 2021-22 season. The one shock of the campaign was the amount of success the Florida Panthers enjoyed. While many thought they would be improved and make the playoffs, almost none thought they would be the best team in hockey. Beyond Florida, the Tampa Bay […]

Islanders Move Ahead Without Barry Trotz

Al Bello/Getty Images When Lou Lamoriello hired Barry Trotz as head coach of the New York Islanders in June 2018, it signaled a recommitment to winning and recapturing the glory of championships past. With new ownership in place and an arena in Belmont on the way, things looked up for the Islanders. For the first […]

2022 NHL Skills Competition Headlined By Pair Of Female Trailblazers

It was January of 2019 when Kendall Coyne Schofield broke new ground at the NHL All-Star Game. Named a participant for the skills competition in San Jose, the Olympic gold medalist recorded the fastest time in the speed skating portion of the event. From end-to-end in just 14.346 seconds, it was right then and there […]

A Look Back At The Hockey Career Of Wyatt Russell

A former professional hockey player who’s playing days may have ended a long time ago is getting a shot to live out a childhood dream by taking part in an NHL All-Star Event. Now known for his skills on the big screen instead of the ice sheet, Wyatt Russell is lacing up the skates in […]

AHL’s Utica Comets Off To Red Hot Start To Open Season On A High Note – The Puck Authority

The slogan picked for the Utica Comets heading into this season was “a new era begins”, and as the team begins their a brand new chapter, this era is off to the best start that anyone could have hoped for. It seems as though everything that was once old is new again for the Comets. […]

New York Rangers Agree To Terms With Defensemen Zac Jones

The New York Rangers announced on Tuesday morning that they’re agreed to terms with defensemen Zac Jones on a three-year, entry-level contract. Looking back on his career thus far, the left-handed shooter has an impressive resume. In 29 games with UMass this season, Jones has recorded nine goals along with 15 assists, amassing 24 points. […]

A Stanley Cup Finals Game Outdoors?? – What The Players Think

Just nine months ago, almost 100,000 people gathered at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas to ring in the new year with outdoor hockey. The idea of attending a crowded sports venue seems like a distant memory, let alone the Winter Classic, which holds triple the amount of people that a typical NHL game would. […]

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Olli Maata To Chicago Blackhawks For Kahun, Pick

Just weeks after rumours had indicated that Phil Kessel would be heading to the Wild, the Pittsburgh Penguins suddenly opted for a different direction on Saturday night, trading defensemen Olli Maata to the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Dominik Kahun and a fifth-round draft pick. According to The Associated Press, Chicago has been looking to upgrade […]