Bluelines

Stan Fischler looks at NHL teams and tanking, a special Boston Bruins roster that deserves love, playing hockey in Calgary, Red Kelly, Phil Kessel's future, the McDavid and Makar from over a century ago and so much more.

Stan Fischler shares his thoughts on the early days of NHL free agency, John Tortorella, the USHL and so much more.

Stan Fischler shares his thoughts from the 2022 NHL draft, Alex DeBrincat, RIck Bowness, Mike Grier, Jack Campbell and so much more.

Stan Fischler looks ahead to Game 5, what the Tampa Bay Lightning need to do to win the Stanley Cup, what's next for the Florida Panthers, Barry Trotz and so much more.

Stan Fischler looks at John Tortorella's hiring in Philadelphia, what the Lightning need to do better in Game 2, the New York Rangers' upcoming off-season, the life of Jim "Bearcat" Murray, Ryan Miller, Jon Cooper and so much more.

Stan Fischler looks at why the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 3-2 series lead, Barry Trotz watch, David Pastrnak, Bruce Cassidy's firing, Ken Holland, Cale Makar and so much more.

Stan Fischler looks at the rough life of a playoff NHL goaltender, where Barry Trotz needs to coach, Frank Vatrano's excellence, women's hockey in Israel, the time someone got arrested for driving a Zamboni drunk and more.

Stan Fischler looks at the Tampa Bay Lightning, Connor McDavid, John Tortorella and the Philadelphia Flyers, a major milestone for women's hockey, Frans Nielsen, Claude Giroux and so much more.

Stan Fischler looks at the Florida/Tampa Bay battle, Evgeni Malkin's future, television ratings in the United States, the Carolina Hurricanes' arena, Seattle's state of coaching, how to be a Zamboni driver and more.

In a jam-packed Friday column, Stan Fischler looks at the Islanders' coaching search, breaks down the remaining playoff teams, Sidney Crosby, the Arizona Coyotes, Darnell Nurse, Cale Makar, Vladimir Tarasenko, Shane Wright and much, much more.

Stan Fischler looks at the rise of third-stringers making an appearance – and a positive impact – in the playoffs. Plus, he breaks down some things to think about this weekend, the USHL playoffs, Toronto's lack of production from a big-name star and more.

Stan Fischler looks at a pair of Florida-based powerhouses, Jeff Blashill, the Jack Adams award, the underrated Pittsburgh Penguins, the Vegas Golden Knights, officiating and much more.

Stan Fischler shares thoughts about teams around the league; a comparison between Austin Matthews and Rick Vaive; the Ottawa Senators; Mike Bossy; Pat LaFontaine and much more.

Stan Fischler talks about the play of Auston Matthews, his thoughts on the Coloado Avalanche, his pick for the Calder Trophy, Evgeni Malkin, the strength of the USHL and much more.

With some help from his friends, Stan Fischler looks at how some of the top contenders will fare down the stretch run, the loss of a New York hockey staple, how train rides kept hockey teams close in the past and so much more.

Stan Fischler looks back at a hockey photo that has stuck with him for over 70 years, and just how different the careers were for everyone involved.

Stan Fischler looks at recent development in women's hockey; the top contenders after the trade deadline; stories about Scotty Bowman; the Toronto Maple Leafs; the Carolina Hurricanes; and Hampus Lindholm's impact is broken down.

This week on Bluelines, Stan Fischler looks at three of hockey's most controversial topics: fighting, the shootout and officiating. Plus, he discusses Auston Matthews, the Florida Panthers, Jean Potvin, John Forslund and more.

Stan Fischler talks about why the Rangers need a better backup goaltender, shares a chat with John Forslund, praises Jake Oettinger's play, receives a scouting report on the Colorado Avalanche and much, much, much more.

Stan Fischler returns for his weekly Bluelines column, talking about "the little things" in the NHL, Marie-Philip Poulin, the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending situation, Mason Marchment's hot play, Emile Francis and more.

Stan Fischler chats with former NHL GM Jim Devellano about the impact he had on general managers around the league and the story of how he got to Detroit. Plus, Fischler discusses goaltenders, Crosby, Flyers coaching and more.

Stan Fischler takes a look at the recent changes in Edmonton, the Carolina Hurricanes, Martin St. Louis, Brad Marchand, Tuukka Rask, Mike Smith and more in a stacked edition of Bluelines.

As Wild things should be, Stan Fischler believes Minnesota is exciting and legitimately could adopt that old saying, "Why not us?" when it comes to Cup aspirations. He looks at the Wild, Chris Kreider's incredible play and more.

No matter what, you can't seem to keep the Pittsburgh Penguins down. Stan Fischler looks at that, continues his Doc Emrick interview, shares his thoughts on backup goalies and much, much more.