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THE VETERAN RULE: Longtime NHL players aren't going anywhere
The NHL stars of the 2010's, aren't going anywhere just yet Left to Right: Toews, Tarasenko, Kane, Crosby By Anthony Pellegrino NHL Correspondent TheFrozenFocus.com W hat year even is this? The season was barely a week old when Jonathan Toews skated through the tunnel at Canada Life Centre, setting every theory to rest that his time in the NHL was over. Across the league, the veterans are still at it. Alex Ovechkin keeps chasing history, hitting a new record at 900 goals. Si

Anthony Pellegrino
Nov 93 min read


BACK IN THE CREASE: Carter Hart Now Between Verdict and an NHL Comeback
Carter Hart inks PTO with Las Vegas, Eyeing NHL comeback by December 1st (Carter Hart speaks to NHL Media) By Anthony Pellegrino @Pellegrinoap50 TheFrozenFocus.com NHL Correspondent F or the first time since his acquittal in the Hockey Canada investigation, Carter Hart stepped back into the public eye Thursday at the Golden Knights practice facility. And back into the conversation around his future in the NHL, with one date on his mind: December 1st. "I'm beyond honored,

Anthony Pellegrino
Oct 202 min read


Cam Atkinson Defied the Odds. His Journey Comes Home Thursday
Atkinson to be honored by longtime team Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday (Atkinson scores as member of Blue Jackets) By Anthony Pellegrino @Pellegrinoap50 TheFrozenFocus.com NHL Correspondent Nationwide Arena hasn’t changed much since Cam Atkinson’s departure in 2021, by way of a trade that sent the forward to Philadelphia near the twilight of his career. Two years later, after thirteen NHL seasons and more than 800 games, he’s ready to step away. But before he does, the Co

Anthony Pellegrino
Oct 132 min read


Marc-Andre Fleury's Last Bloom in Pittsburgh Earned A Long-Awaited Farewell
Fleury back in black and gold, one last time. Eight saves, endless ovations, and the farewell Pittsburgh had been waiting for. (Fleury...

Anthony Pellegrino
Sep 274 min read


For 19 Seasons, The Kings Counted on Kopitar. Now Comes the Final One.
From Jesenice to Los Angeles, Kopitar built a career on steadiness. This fall marks the beginning of his last ride. (Picutred: Kopitar...

Anthony Pellegrino
Sep 254 min read


A GOALIE, A GENTLEMAN, A GIANT: Remembering Ken Dryden
Six Stanley Cups, a book that redefined how hockey could be written, and a life lived with dignity and thought beyond the crease....

Anthony Pellegrino
Sep 63 min read


WITHOUT THE “C”: Boston Bruins Silent Transition Ahead
As the Bruins open a season without a captain, they face a silence where authority once lived and the question of what it means to lead...

Anthony Pellegrino
Sep 33 min read


After the Glory, Still with the Fight: Matt Murray's Not Done Yet
From the summit of two Stanley Cups to the long, quiet road back. Matt Murray looks for redemption in Seattle . (Murray looks over mask...

Anthony Pellegrino
Aug 134 min read


Rangers at a Crossroads: New Coach, No Captain, and a New Identity to Find
Laviolette out and Sullivan in, Rangers exit offseason defined by change. Setting the stage for a high-stakes reboot under Broadway’s...

Anthony Pellegrino
Aug 113 min read


Finally, Jonathan Drouin is Just Playing Hockey Again
Montreal’s unrelenting spotlight, career revival in Colorado, finding the joy in hockey ahead of future in Long Island. (Drouin looks on...

Anthony Pellegrino
Aug 93 min read


The Last Dance: Evgeni Malkin’s Swan Song could mark End of Era in Pittsburgh
The closing chapter of one of the NHL's most dominant eras, and the end of a golden age for Penguins hockey. (Pictured: Trio of Crosby,...

Anthony Pellegrino
Aug 83 min read


For Jack Campbell, that Net Is Still Worth Defending
Fighting to find his way back. It’s not about being the starter anymore, it’s about refusing to fold. (Campbell pictured during game in...

Anthony Pellegrino
Aug 52 min read


NOW FULL CIRCE: Jonathan Toews and the Game that wouldn't Let Him Go
Toews, 37, brings NHL Career full circle in October, amid time away from the game (Pictured: Jonathan Toews Salutes to Blackhawks fans)...

Anthony Pellegrino
Aug 43 min read


STILL HANGING ON: Why Jaromir Jagr Refuses to Leave the Ice
B ack at training camp again. For the team he owns. For his city. If he doesn't return, his team could be no more. (Pictured: Jaromir...

Anthony Pellegrino
Aug 33 min read
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