Jacob Punturi

Pittsburgh

Featured Writer at The Hockey News

Assistant Manager of Patron Services at pittsburghclo.org

Articles

Sharks Captain Expected to Announce Retirement

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

It’s been over a year since San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture last played an NHL game. The Sharks captain has been out since due to injury, and his career is reportedly coming to an end because of it. The Sharks announced that Couture and team general manager, Mike Grier, would hold an upcoming press conference.
Key Edmonton Oilers Defenseman Out for First-Round of Playoffs

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

The road back to the Stanley Cup Finals is a treacherous one for the Edmonton Oilers. The Western Conference is loaded with talent, and each round will be a battle to win. Their postseason starts with a series against Pacific Division rivals, the Los Angeles Kings. The road only gets tougher for the Oilers in the early portion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team will be without top defenseman Mattias Ekholm for at least their first-round series against the Kings.
Panthers Forward Returning to Lineup

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

The Florida Panthers did not expect forward Sam Bennett back until the postseason after he sustained an upper-body injury against the Ottawa Senators nine days ago. After a week and a half of rest and recovery, the gritty center will return sooner than expected. The Panthers will face the New York Rangers in their next contest, and Bennett will be in the lineup. Bennett was back skating with the top six during the team's morning skate, centering a line with Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist.
Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers Preview Fiery Playoff Series in Upcoming Matchup

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings will meet for the fourth consecutive time in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Before they meet again in the postseason, they will square off in one final regular-season contest. With such a late-in-the-season meeting between the Kings and Oilers, it's sure to raise the temperature between the squads. The rivalry grows deeper and more intense by the year, and things could boil over in their final tune-up before the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Former Stanley Cup Champion Diagnosed with CTE

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

In an awful update, another former NHL player and Stanley Cup champion has been diagnosed with CTE. Chris Simon, one of the toughest enforcers of his era and champion with the Colorado Avalanche became the latest deceased NHLer to have the effects of CTE discovered in his brain. Simon passed away in March of 2024 at age 52. Following his tragic death, his family donated his brain to be studied by the Boston University CTE Center.
Canadiens Can Clinch Playoff Spot in Prospect's Debut

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

The Montreal Canadiens have two games remaining in their regular season, meaning they have two more shots to clinch a playoff berth. They have a three-point lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and can secure their playoff berth with a win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Canadiens are getting an added bonus for their game against the Blackhawks.
NHL Lessons Learned: Playoff Rivalries Reignited

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

The NHL's regular season is about to conclude. Thirteen of the 16 playoff spots have been clinched already and there are just a handful of games left to decide the final three postseason squads. It's been a week of clinching playoff spots, divisions, and conferences, as well as a week of teams staving off elimination. Entering the final week of the regular season, let's look at the latest lessons learned in the NHL. 1.
Rangers Defenseman Calls Out Head Coach

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

The New York Rangers have had a difficult season that will mercifully end soon. Despite entering the season as a Stanley Cup contender, they've played well below expectations and will miss the postseason entirely. The Rangers' problems aren't ending just because the regular season is. Veteran defenseman Calvin De Haan is the latest disgruntled player and he was vocal about his issues with the team's head coach and management.
Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings Winner Heading to Stanley Cup Final

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

For the fourth consecutive year, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings will meet in the opening round of the postseason. The Pacific Division combatants have built an intense rivalry over the past few years, and this year should add more fuel to the fire. This playoff series between the Kings and Oilers is a routine appointment at this point, but this year's edition will shape the Western Conference side of the playoff bracket.
Islanders Must Address Massive Hole

1 week ago | si.com | Jacob Punturi

The New York Islanders are missing the postseason for the first time in three seasons and for just the second time in the last seven years. They've been one of the surprising playoff teams the past few seasons, but won't get the chance to shock the field this year. The Islanders have been a team that's won by the entire team buying into the system and executing together. It's not predicated on superstars carrying the load, but it's time for the franchise to change their approach.