Naftali Clinton

Naftali Clinton

Joined: Jul 29, 2019

I've been a hockey fan for as long as I can remember living the dream of an aspiring sports writer.

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 2: DJ Smith"nHead Coach of the Ottawa Senators directs his team in a break against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 2, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators season going exactly according to plan

SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 12: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks prepares to take the ice for warmups against the New York Rangers at SAP Center on December 12, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators are ahead of the San Jose Sharks in the standings

CALGARY, AB - DECEMBER 12: Tyson Barrie #94 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in action against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on December 12, 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs face uphill battle to the Stanley Cup Playoffs

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 07: Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings talks to coaches From L to R Assistant coach Adam Nightingale, Assistant coach Dan Bylsma and Head coach Jeff Blashill of the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena on December 7, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. The Penguins defeated the Wings 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings are having a historically bad season

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 07: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his hat trick goal with Dougie Hamilton #19 and teammates during an NHL game against the the Minnesota Wild on December 7, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Are they Stanley Cup contenders?

SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 3: Melker Karlsson #68 and Dylan Gambrell #7 of the San Jose Sharks celebrate scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals at SAP Center on December 3, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks turning their season around but still fearful

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals and T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals look on against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Capital One Arena on November 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Analyzing John Carlson’s case for the Norris Trophy