Jim Lynch

Jim Lynch

Joined: May 8, 2019

Hockey Fan | Current Site Expert With Puck Prose | Formerly with Blackhawk Up, Oil On Whyte, and Howlin' Hockey | 2019 FanSider Of The Year

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 11: Connor McDavid #97 and Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers wait for a face-off during the second period of their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on October 11, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

The Art Ross Trophy Race could look a little different this NHL season

Nov 5, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36), center Sam Carrick (39) and right wing Jakob Silfverberg (33) celebrate after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

What to think of the Anaheim Ducks six game win streak

Apr 2, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on during the second period against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Is it time for the Washington Capitals and Alex Ovechkin to worry?

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Pat Maroon #20 of the Minnesota Wild looks on against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Capital One Arena on October 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Pat Maroon has impressed early with the Minnesota Wild

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 27: Quinn Hughes #43 is congratulated by Filip Hronek #17 of the Vancouver Canucks after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on October 27, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

The Canucks have been the best surprise of the 2023-24 season

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: Mike Hoffman #68 of the San Jose Sharks looks on during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on October 29, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

NHL Morning Update: Sharks lose big, neck guards and more news

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 21: Jonas Johansson #31 of the Tampa Bay Lightning takes the ice during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amalie Arena on October 21, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The biggest surprise for the Tampa Bay Lightning to start the season

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Luke Richardson of the Chicago Blackhawks talks with Marcel Marcel #53 and Lukas Reichel #27 against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of a preseason game at the United Center on September 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Keep an eye on this Blackhawks forward in a new role

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: Ilya Lyubushkin #46 of the Anaheim Ducks during the national anthem prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 30, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Harrison Barden/Getty Images)

NHL Morning Update: Trouble in Ottawa, Ducks win streak, and more news

Arthur Kaliyev #34, Los Angeles Kings (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

NHL: Three real contenders for the Stanley Cup at the end of October

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins skates during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at the TD Garden on October 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Ducks won 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

NHL Player Safety got it right with Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy suspension

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 31: Trevor Moore #12 of the Los Angeles Kings battles for the puck against T.J. Brodie #78 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 31, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Kings defeated the Maple Leafs 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

NHL Morning Update: McAvoy Suspension, Leafs fall to LA and more news

TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Logan Cooley #92 of the Arizona Coyotes skates for a loose puck against Connor Murphy #5 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Mullett Arena on October 30, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Getty Images)

Blackhawks go from beating the champs to losing to the Coyotes

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with his teammates after he scored against John Gibson #36 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at the TD Garden on October 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)

The Boston Bruins are about to embark on their toughest challenge yet

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 13: Fans wear the jersey of Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks during a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at United Center on April 13, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Five Blackhawks players’ jerseys worth getting for the future

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 19: Jonas Johansson #31 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated after winning a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Amalie Arena on October 19, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The three teams the Tampa Bay Lightning have to worry about most