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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Ovechkin’s goal record is complicated

By Annika Morris April 16, 2025
Alexander Ovechkin has been incredible for hockey. The next generation of NHL players grew up watching him and the booming one-timer from the left circle that became his signature.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Sidney Crosby should be a Penguin for life

By Annika Morris October 31, 2024
Sidney Crosby is a fixture of Pittsburgh sports. He was one of the most highly touted prospects coming into the 2005 NHL draft, not only in his class, but in the history of the NHL.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: This season’s best storylines

By Annika Morris September 18, 2024
The 2024-25 National Hockey League season is sliding in fast, and there are some interesting threads to follow as the season unfolds. After all, hockey is more fun when you know what you’re watching for.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Stop letting playoff teams abuse the LTIR loophole

By Annika Morris April 17, 2024
The Las Vegas Golden Knights did what no one thought they could do at the trade deadline. They were buyers. And they bought a lot.
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Off the Post: Eastern Conference playoff preview

By Belle Fraser April 19, 2023
The NHL playoffs are underway. Columnist Belle Fraser breaks down the Eastern Conference first-round series.
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Off the Post: NHL’s biggest trades before the deadline

By Belle Fraser March 1, 2023
With superstar players on the move, many NHL teams made big splashes in a wild 2023 NHL trade deadline.
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Three Retirements, One Day: NHL says Goodbye to Standout Defenseman

By Belle Fraser September 28, 2022

The NHL bid a happy retirement to three standout defensemen on Sept. 20. Zdeno Chara, Keith Yandle and P.K. Subban all announced the conclusion of their professional careers within hours of each other....

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Off the Post: Four teams Start 2021-2022 season undefeated

By Belle Fraser October 27, 2021
Belle Fraser breaks down the four teams that have yet to lose a game at the beginning of the 2021-22 NHL season.
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Off the Post: Zdeno Chara back for more

By Belle Fraser September 24, 2021
Belle Fraser reacts to Zdeno Chara signing with the New York Islanders.
Terrier Hockey Talk: May 14, 2021

Terrier Hockey Talk: May 14, 2021

By Caroline Fernandez May 14, 2021

On today's episode of "Terrier Hockey Talk," the BU Hockey Blog discusses recent national hockey news, including New York Rangers player Artemi Panarin's injury, as well as BU hockey updates including...

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The Great Hockey Debate; Crosby or Ovechkin?

By Chad Jones April 11, 2021
Chad Jones presents both sides to the Sidney Crosby versus Alexander Ovechkin debate.
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Off the Post: The one player who could pass Wayne Gretzky in goals

By Chad Jones March 26, 2021
In this installment of Off the Post, Chad Jones previews Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record.
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