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Christian Dvorak convinced he’s ready for NHL

Posted on March 15, 2017September 15, 2020

“I think so,” said Dvorak, a center who attended the NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Aug. 29. “Obviously it’s up to the team. But I’m going to try my best, give my best effort in training camp, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity.”

Dvorak, 20, had 93 goals and 230 points in 125 games with London of the Ontario Hockey League over the past two seasons. A left wing, Dvorak was selected by the Coyotes in the second round (No. 58) of the 2014 NHL Draft. He had a little taste of professional hockey in 2015, playing in two regular-season games and five playoff games with Portland of the American Hockey League. Dvorak had a goal and an assist in the two regular-season games and one assist in the five playoff games with Portland.

Jaccob Slavin hat trick boosts Hurricanes

Posted on March 13, 2017September 15, 2020

NEW YORK — Jaccob Slavin scored his first NHL hat trick to help the Carolina Hurricanes to an 8-4 win against the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on Monday.

Justin Faulk and Jeff Skinner each scored twice, Joakim Nordstrom had a goal, and Cam Ward made 23 saves for Carolina (28-27-11).

“Feels pretty good,” said Slavin, who believes his previous hat trick was “maybe [in] mini-mites.”

In First Year Of New Deal, Kesler Has Been The Ducks’ MVP

Posted on March 8, 2017September 15, 2020

When Ryan Kesler inked his six-year, $41.25-million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks, the deal was roundly derided. Six more years for a 31-year-old pivot whose style of play dictated that has his best years were likely behind him? There was no way it would work out favorably for the Ducks, and certainly not when Anaheim should be focusing more on its future than its present with an aging star duo up front.

Compher not satisfied with early play, eager to improve

Posted on March 5, 2017September 15, 2020

In a lost season with very little left to play for, the Colorado Avalanche are getting a headstart on auditioning players for next season’s roster. The trade deadline moves signaled the beginning of a youth movement as they brought in 23-year-old Sven Andrighetto from the Montreal Canadiens and called up 21-year-old J.T. Compher from the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL.

Nick Schmaltz finds his confidence, creativity and comfort level

Posted on February 22, 2017September 15, 2020

When Nick Schmaltz took control of the puck at the top of the right circle Tuesday night, he had a plan in mind as he wheeled around the back of the net. He saw Jonathan Toews drift toward the crease, and he figured the Minnesota Wild would expect him to try a wraparound shot or a centering pass from the far side of the net.

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare enjoys improbable journey

Posted on February 21, 2017September 15, 2020

There is a reason Philadelphia Flyers forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare arrives at the rink every day with a smile on his face.

“If the guys knew where I came from, they’d understand,” Bellemare said.

Where he came from is southern France. His improbable hockey journey is why he savors every second he spends in the NHL.

Arvidsson Took Long Road To Breakout Season With Predators

Posted on February 9, 2017September 15, 2020

Undersized Viktor Arvidsson was passed over in the the draft three times before the Predators nabbed him. In his second season, he’s showing he was worth the gamble.

To be sure, Viktor Arvidsson can score nice goals. But the Nashville left winger’s value goes way beyond his wrist shot. As Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton tells it, Arvidsson is a model for what it means to wear the gold in Tennessee.

Christian Dvorak has been steadiest of Coyotes’ promising group of rookies

Posted on February 3, 2017September 15, 2020

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The most consistent rookie on the Coyotes roster this season may also be the least talked about rookie on the Coyotes roster.

Brendan Perlini has taken the team by storm with eight goals in 25 games, Lawson Crouse is a big, fast, and physical force and Jakob Chychrun looks like a can’t-miss, top-four defenseman.

Ducks’ Ryan Kesler exceeds expectations and it makes him an All-Star

Posted on January 27, 2017September 15, 2020

If it is one’s wish, go ahead and tell Ryan Kesler that he can no longer play at an elite level past 30. He dares you.

Mock the six-year contract extension he signed at that age and say the Ducks will pay dearly for writing him big checks as the years move on. He’ll take it as the ultimate challenge to prove wrong the naysayers.