Johnny Gaudreau News & Stories

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After months of speculation, the Columbus Blue Jackets have finally fired general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen.

The Johnny Gaudreau story has as many twists and turns as a good Agatha Christie novel. Drafted in the fourth round in 2011 despite being far and away the best...

JFresh opens his series of top players by looking at the left wingers.

It's playoff time, so it's time to see how good my feelings were.

"You couldn't win after I signed Erik Gudbranson?" "Yeah that was actually the biggest problem."

In the second part of a conversation with Corey Sznajder, JFresh discusses how the data should be used when breaking down a game.

JFresh goes in-depth with hockey's most prolific stat tracker about analytics, skillsets, playoff hockey, and more in part one of a two-part series.

The team with the worst record in the NHL might not be as bad off as you think.

Sean Shapiro goes around the league with his thoughts and observations in unnumbered thoughts.

What hot streaks to catch, which ones to avoid, and which cold streaks you should actually read into.

From prospects to the NHL, the EP Rinkside staff takes a minute to make their picks for what will happen in the next 12 months.

Other than teams being bad, it's been a slow news week.

JFresh ranks the top left wings in the NHL entering the 2022-23 NHL regular season, and compares them to his 2021-22 rankings.

JFresh identifies the biggest factor for each NHL team in the upcoming 2022-23 season.

The Calgary Flames did the only thing they could do and signed Jonathan Huberdeau to a massive contract extension less than two weeks after they acquired him in the Matthew Tkachuk deal. Ryan Lambert shares his thoughts on the landmark extension.

Can the Calgary Flames still compete after the losses of Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk? JFresh crunches the numbers and looks at what the future holds for this group.

NHL general managers seem to live on hope and prayer. EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert thinks that's unwise.

Some of these transactions were very good. Others were made by the Philadelphia Flyers. EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert has the highs and lows of free 2022 NHL Free Agency.

Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at the notable signings from the first day of free agency, highlighting the winners, losers, and big takeaways that emerged throughout the opening spending spree.

JFresh breaks down the big names, buyer-beware candidates and bargain bins on the UFA market ahead of the July 13 opening of free agency.

EP Rinkside NHL columnist Ryan Lambert answers your questions in another edition of the EP Rinkside Mailbag.

They might have two of the best pending free-agent forwards in the entire league, and probably can only keep one of 'em.

After 31 years of waiting, the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are finally set to meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. EP Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh sets the stage for this epic clash.

Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at how the Flames eventually beat the Stars, and how the Lightning outlasted the Maple Leafs in round one.

Dimitri Filipovic and Ryan Lambert help get you ready for the four first round matchups out West, by highlighting one specific trend to watch for each team heading into the postseason.

Elite Prospects analytics columnist JFresh previews the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars Western Conference quarterfinals playoff series.

EP Rinkside analytics expert JFresh profiles the players in a wide-open Hart Trophy race, looking at the cases for and against each player.

You may not have been inspired by the Boston Bruins work at the trade deadline, but they may not have needed a ton of help in the first place. They're the league's best team since February 12th, getting hot just in time for the playoffs.

The Calgary Flames are a credible contender, and this is the year to go all-in. Ryan Lambert looks at what exactly the Calgary Flames need to add as they gear up for the trade deadline.

Dimitri Filipovic writes about the brilliant season Johnny Gaudreau is having, and how his impact goes well beyond just the impressive point totals.

Might Team USA be the favourites for gold in the 2026 Olympics? It's not out of the question.

In this edition of 'Fun Facts', Dimitri Filipovic provides a refresher on where we're at in the NHL season by looking at which players have been driving the highest percentage of their team's offence so far.

The EP Rinkside mailbag is back, as senior columnist Ryan Lambert takes your questions and answers them in kind.

JFresh ranks the 20 best left wingers in the NHL going into the 2021-22 season.

JFresh dives into the teams that missed the playoffs in the East and Central Division