Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

TRAIKOS: 'Everyone is frustrated,' says Vancouver Canucks president after 0-5-2 start

You can’t fire a coach who is one win away from reaching 600. But Bruce Boudreau might want to hurry up and hit the milestone already.

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October 26, 2022 NHL

Vancouver, BC: October 07, 2022 -- Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau at practice at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC Friday, October 7, 2022.

Last year's assist leader, Jonathan Huberdeau, looks to help the Flames beat the Penguins

Jonathan Huberdeau has yet to score a goal with the Calgary Flames this season. But last year’s NHL assists leader already has four helpers in five games.

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October 25, 2022 Sports Betting

Oct 13, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Jonathan Huberdeau (10) during player introduction prior to the game between the Calgary Flames and the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Could another milestone be up for grabs when Kessel breaks the record for consecutive games-played?

Phil Kessel is expected to break the NHL record for consecutive games played tonight against the San Jose Sharks. But look for the Vegas Golden Knights forward to reach another milestone.

October 25, 2022 Sports Betting

Phil Kessel of the Vegas Golden Knights takes a break during a stop in play in the third period against the Toronto Maple Leafs as he plays in his 989th consecutive NHL game, tying Keith Yandle for the longest “Ironman” streak in league history at T-Mobile Arena on October 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Leafs 3-1.

With the number of shots he's taking, bet on Auston Matthews snapping out of his goal slump tonight

With one goal in six games, it’s only a matter of time before Auston Matthews breaks out and goes on a scoring streak.

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October 24, 2022 NHL Betting

Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Arizona Coyotes during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Is Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau feeling the heat after the team's poor start?

Riding a two-game winning streak into Monday’s game against Vegas, it appears that Sheldon Keefe’s job as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs is safe for now. But the same cannot be said of Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau, who has to be feeling the heat after going 0-4-2 to start the season.

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October 24, 2022 NHL Betting

Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau responds to questions during a news conference ahead of the NHL hockey team's training camp, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

TRAIKOS: Why the time has never been better to trade Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson

After scoring twice in his season debut — including the overtime winner — against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, the verdict is in: Toronto Maple Leafs’ winger Nick Robertson belongs in the NHL.

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October 21, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs

Oct 20, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) scores a goal and celebrates against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.

TRAIKOS: Why the Sabres (or maybe the Senators, Red Wings or Devils) could challenge for a playoff spot

Going through a rebuild might be ugly, but for the most part, it’s also relatively easy.

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October 19, 2022 NHL

The Edmonton Oilers' Evander Kane (91) battles the Buffalo Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson (23) and Rasmus Dahlin (26) during first period NHL action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Tuesday Oct. 18, 2022.

Will injuries to Colorado, Florida and other Stanley Cup favourites hurt their championship-winning odds?

A few of the top Stanley Cup contenders were hit with some significant injuries this week.

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October 19, 2022 NHL Betting

Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the Stanley Cup at a ceremony celebrating their NHL Championship before their home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena on October 12, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.

Matthew Tkachuk should have no problems firing the puck against the Flyers

With two goals and four points in three games, it’s safe to say that Matthew Tkachuk has found a fit with the Florida Panthers.

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October 19, 2022 NHL Betting

Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk talks with media at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

There's a good chance Anaheim's Trevor Zegras will score against New Jersey tonight

After scoring 23 goals last season, stick-handling wizard Trevor Zegras of the Anaheim Ducks has charged out of the gates with two goals in thee games this season.

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October 18, 2022 NHL Betting

Trevor Zegras #11 of the Anaheim Ducks scores against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers at 1:34 of the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 17, 2022 in New York City.

Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

TRAIKOS: 'Everyone is frustrated,' says Vancouver Canucks president after 0-5-2 start

Last year's assist leader, Jonathan Huberdeau, looks to help the Flames beat the Penguins

Could another milestone be up for grabs when Kessel breaks the record for consecutive games-played?

With the number of shots he's taking, bet on Auston Matthews snapping out of his goal slump tonight

Is Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau feeling the heat after the team's poor start?

TRAIKOS: Why the time has never been better to trade Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson

TRAIKOS: Why the Sabres (or maybe the Senators, Red Wings or Devils) could challenge for a playoff spot

Will injuries to Colorado, Florida and other Stanley Cup favourites hurt their championship-winning odds?

Matthew Tkachuk should have no problems firing the puck against the Flyers

There's a good chance Anaheim's Trevor Zegras will score against New Jersey tonight

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