# ![@Derek_N_NHL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::549770750.png) @Derek_N_NHL Derek Neumeier

Derek Neumeier posts on X about nhl, dallas stars, canada, in the the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[nhl](/list/nhl)  17.27% [countries](/list/countries)  9.09% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  4.55% [finance](/list/finance)  1.82% [gaming](/list/gaming)  1.82% [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands)  0.91% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  0.91% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  0.91% [us election](/list/us-election)  0.91%

**Social topic influence**
[nhl](/topic/nhl) 19.09%, [dallas stars](/topic/dallas-stars) 6.36%, [canada](/topic/canada) 5.45%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 2.73%, [vancouver](/topic/vancouver) 1.82%, [has been](/topic/has-been) 1.82%, [toronto](/topic/toronto) 1.82%, [florida panthers](/topic/florida-panthers) 1.82%, [money](/topic/money) 1.82%, [shoutout](/topic/shoutout) 1.82%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Need to give a shout-out tonight to Swift Current goalie Archer Cooke The native Calgarian made [--] saves to beat the Hitmen and he did so despite a dozen of the most obnoxious and relentless hecklers I ever heard who CHANGED THEIR SEATS every period to sit behind him Bravo 👏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/2021800815397417371)  2026-02-12T04:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Acquiring Artemi Panarin will provide a big boost to L.A.'s chances of making the playoffs .but at the same time it's hard to see them becoming a true contender (this year or in the coming years) without a whole lot more roster surgery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/2019152130284876172)  2026-02-04T20:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I feel like more people should know that the Prince Albert Raiders have a goaltender named Steele Bass because that is an absolutely amazing name (and he's a pretty solid goalie too) There. If you just read that now you know too UNREAL PERFORMANCE FROM THE RAIDERS 🤯 @PARaidersHockey #WHLScores https://t.co/RcZcxbW7t2 UNREAL PERFORMANCE FROM THE RAIDERS 🤯 @PARaidersHockey #WHLScores https://t.co/RcZcxbW7t2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/2019996710450393454)  2026-02-07T04:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Swedish center Alexander Command has firmly played his way into the 1st round on our draft board at McKeen's Hockey (@mckeenshockey) Not only does he have a well-balanced offensive profile (skating shooting playmaking) he's also a physical and competitive menace Some clips:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/2020232127967809856)  2026-02-07T20:24Z [----] followers, 13.8K engagements


"NYR drafted 6-foot-7 Nathan Aspinall 159th overall in [----]. He's currently 1st in OHL scoring Winnipeg drafted 6-foot-6 Kieron Walton 187th in [----]. He's tied for 2nd in OHL scoring Their sizes have remained an advantage while other elements of their games were developed up 🚨Nathan Aspinall 🍎Charlie Murata https://t.co/yZRqSwkUsV 🚨Nathan Aspinall 🍎Charlie Murata https://t.co/yZRqSwkUsV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/2020587216138031204)  2026-02-08T19:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Hmm I don't think that's true Trump in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup." https://t.co/2ZbUmF1P7O Trump in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup." https://t.co/2ZbUmF1P7O"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/2021064037912674587)  2026-02-10T03:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Logan Stankoven has wasted no time getting acclimated to the AHL. He's now up to [--] goals and [--] points in [--] games which leads the Texas Stars Oh and Mavrik Bourque is second in scoring with [--] points in [--] games That prospect pipeline just keeps flowing and flowing for Dallas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1718367451858272396)  2023-10-28T20:41Z [----] followers, 20.3K engagements


"Latvia just pulled off the biggest upset in World Juniors history Can't even imagine how good those Latvian players feel right now. A whole new level of ecstasy. They'll all be telling stories about this game until the day they die"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1872850781369684307)  2024-12-28T03:43Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements


"Get ready to hear the name Maddox Schultz A LOT in the coming years The next young superstar forward is already starting to leave his mark in the WHL at just [--] years old 🎥 HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT 🎥 Maddox Schultz completes the hat-trick and ices the game in overtime 🥶 #WHLHoN @WHLPats https://t.co/gwYaqDyYpV 🎥 HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT 🎥 Maddox Schultz completes the hat-trick and ices the game in overtime 🥶 #WHLHoN @WHLPats https://t.co/gwYaqDyYpV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/2021999214000320594)  2026-02-12T17:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Hockey_Robinson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/2022069272810598425)  2026-02-12T22:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ThunderbirdRay I brought up Barlow because he has the tools to thrive in a 13F role in a way that guys like Cataford and Gauthier don't And I have no idea why both Howe and Pinelli made the team. Not only are they super similar neither of them have had consistent or logical roles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1875004115472048567)  2025-01-03T02:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Canada often has a chemistry disadvantage at the World Juniors. Players on other teams often know each other better That problem was evident in Canada's slow start this year and they never fully recovered It could have been addressed better for both roster choices and lines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1875018151156740162)  2025-01-03T03:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"No doubt discipline was an issue for Canada But I don't think the team would've been so undisciplined if they were more confident and they would've been more confident if they were successful early had more familiarity and had roles that were more consistent & clearly defined"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1875023444523581739)  2025-01-03T03:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Might need to choose my words a little extra carefully this morning The Big Show w/ @GeorgeRusic and @PatrickDumas_ 🔥 7:05 @Fan960Wills #Flames PxP 🏒 7:30 @frank_seravalli NHL Insider Daily faceoff 🔥 8am @Bkrahn3Krahn Big Show #Flames Analyst 🌹 8:30 @MattRoseYYC Joining @garret_GVP on Big Show+ 9am @Derek_N_NHL Mckeen's Hockey 🎧 The Big Show w/ @GeorgeRusic and @PatrickDumas_ 🔥 7:05 @Fan960Wills #Flames PxP 🏒 7:30 @frank_seravalli NHL Insider Daily faceoff 🔥 8am @Bkrahn3Krahn Big Show #Flames Analyst 🌹 8:30 @MattRoseYYC Joining @garret_GVP on Big Show+ 9am @Derek_N_NHL Mckeen's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1875195805197615401)  2025-01-03T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Hockey_Robinson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1875232614858330513)  2025-01-03T17:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Thomas Harley hasn't gotten nearly enough love for his strong play this season Same amount of points as Miro Heiskanen. Averaging [--] minutes of ice time per game including plenty on both special teams. Solid underlying numbers. And at just [--] years of age he's still improving We've gotta take another look at that one 🤩 https://t.co/znMuQkgq3Q We've gotta take another look at that one 🤩 https://t.co/znMuQkgq3Q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1875754987625836940)  2025-01-05T04:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Being traded to St. Louis has breathed new life into Cam Fowler That's now [--] points in [--] games since becoming a Blue Make that [---] @NHL goals for Cam Fowler #stlblues https://t.co/RcHtWDsrQc Make that [---] @NHL goals for Cam Fowler #stlblues https://t.co/RcHtWDsrQc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1875963730816884749)  2025-01-05T17:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dallas Stars prospect Emil Hemming had a slow start to his first season playing hockey in North America (with Barrie in the OHL) and he was quiet in the first few games of the World Juniors but he's rolling now He scored in the semifinals and has two assists already tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1876074727347040581)  2025-01-06T01:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Full credit to both the Americans and the Finns for their success this tournament. Both teams played their hearts out and completely earned their medals Minnesota is going to be ROCKING next year when the U.S. goes for the World Juniors three-peat on home soil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1876111951878922479)  2025-01-06T03:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Everyone has already penciled in Gavin McKenna as the frontrunner to get picked 1st overall in the [----] draft (and for good reason) and I predict that it won't be long until there is wide consensus about Verhoeff at 2nd The 6-4 right-shot D is having an explosive rookie season Dominance from the 16-year-old. With four points in four games including an overtime winner @victoriaroyals defenceman Keaton Verhoeff has been named the WHL Rookie of the Week for the third time this season 📝 https://t.co/vc1AJXXt1f https://t.co/hmd9TA0VCE Dominance from the 16-year-old. With four points in four games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1876363663088792059)  2025-01-06T20:22Z [----] followers, 31.2K engagements


"All three of Lethbridge Medicine Hat and Calgary are all-in this year. Two of the three will likely meet in the playoffs at some point and only one of the three could emerge victorious from the conference. Whew Methinks I'll be putting extra kilometers on my car this spring. Confirming earlier reports that it appears D Caden Price is going to Lethbridge. Central Div blood bath. Confirming earlier reports that it appears D Caden Price is going to Lethbridge. Central Div blood bath"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1876471401680650326)  2025-01-07T03:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today is now officially Brady Smith Gets Traded day If you're an athlete named Brady Smith you better start packing your bags"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1876662348037206200)  2025-01-07T16:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Welcome to the new normal Whether it's forest fires flooding wind storms drought extreme weather food supply disruption or a number of other problems all of our lives are going to be impacted by climate change sooner or later New drone shot from Pacific Palisades shows entire blocks of homes literally burned to the ground. The Palisades Fire alone could become the "costliest" fire in U.S. history. Courtesy of @KitKarzen https://t.co/L5z7mvdLTt New drone shot from Pacific Palisades shows entire blocks of homes literally burned to the ground. The Palisades Fire alone could become the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1877182561249570858)  2025-01-09T02:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Proooobably not a good sign for human society that THIS guy is the wealthiest person on the planet In a conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X Musk concurred with her assertion that Adolf Hitler was a communist and pushed disinformation about migrants coming into the US. https://t.co/kd2PuYkSoD In a conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X Musk concurred with her assertion that Adolf Hitler was a communist and pushed disinformation about migrants coming into the US. https://t.co/kd2PuYkSoD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1877581354591732212)  2025-01-10T05:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Caleb Desnoyers keeps racking up points in the QMJHL That's now [--] of them in [--] games good for 5th in the entire league. He's found the score sheet in [--] of his past [--] contests and [--] of his past [--] Desnoyers danced past the d-man. https://t.co/LweaphQlF1 Desnoyers danced past the d-man. https://t.co/LweaphQlF1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1877739173714526562)  2025-01-10T15:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Mackenzie Blackwood since being traded to Colorado: A record of 8-1-1 a save percentage of .940 and a G.A.A. of [----] Still a small sample size but so far he's looking like a perfect fit with the Avalanche"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1877779017824076060)  2025-01-10T18:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Windsor is an offensive juggernaut this season so that's one heck of a performance for the 17-year-old draft-eligible netminder 40/41 saves Win Aleksei Medvedev's #NHLDraft stock 📈 https://t.co/rOq0LZd7im 40/41 saves Win Aleksei Medvedev's #NHLDraft stock 📈 https://t.co/rOq0LZd7im"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1878184757147627896)  2025-01-11T20:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Brnnstrm on waivers today after Ty Smith went through yesterday Both were 1st-round picks and both are good reminders that it's so so so hard for undersized defensemen to thrive in the NHL unless they are elite skaters or have elite levels of puck skill and offensive pop General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that D Erik Brnnstrm has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Abbotsford (AHL). General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that D Erik Brnnstrm has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Abbotsford (AHL)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1878560078942670855)  2025-01-12T21:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Don't look now but the Calgary Flames are currently sitting in the second wildcard spot in the Western Conference Another big game tonight from Dustin Wolf. He's now 7-2-1 in his last [--] with a .916 save percentage on the season. He's been the MVP of that team so far WINdy CITY 🔥 https://t.co/8lsTj6kP5d WINdy CITY 🔥 https://t.co/8lsTj6kP5d"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1879031273915929053)  2025-01-14T05:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"That's now [--] points in [--] games for Bourque. Seemed like it was only a matter of time until he found his offensive rhythm in the NHL considering how much of a scoring threat he was in both the QMJHL and AHL Tap and load in 4K this tap and load in 4K that tap and score a goal in the net 🚨 https://t.co/jfHlhGwgRO Tap and load in 4K this tap and load in 4K that tap and score a goal in the net 🚨 https://t.co/jfHlhGwgRO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1879341241042903246)  2025-01-15T01:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Zach Werenski with a mammoth game tonight scoring [--] goals in his [--] minutes of ice time. That also now gives him [--] points in [--] games on the season Feel bad for him that he's sharing the league with Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar because he's having a Norris-caliber campaign too Zach Werenski clutches with his second goal of the night 😱 https://t.co/A4iEZFE6UQ Zach Werenski clutches with his second goal of the night 😱 https://t.co/A4iEZFE6UQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1879373409303609644)  2025-01-15T03:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The past few years haven't gone smoothly for Dach. Injuries derailed his development and playing on a rebuilding team made it harder for him to get back up to speed But he's only [--] years old and there's still untapped potential buried deep within his game. I hope he finds it What a power move from Kirby Dach 💪 https://t.co/fcwwLvduww What a power move from Kirby Dach 💪 https://t.co/fcwwLvduww"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1879408514155806925)  2025-01-15T06:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"With all of this talk about John Klingberg's NHL comeback a reminder: he used to be fantastic before his lingering hip issue dragged him down He's [--] now and has a lot of rust that he'll need to shake off but if the surgery was successful enough he could still help a team win Klingberg was a beast in his prime though https://t.co/uqcQkdSJtT Klingberg was a beast in his prime though https://t.co/uqcQkdSJtT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1879599238591795265)  2025-01-15T18:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@AndiAllOver @jzux History's most important unsolved murder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1879889858409488563)  2025-01-16T13:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The Oilers running both Bouchard and Klingberg down the right side is going to make it reeeeeal straightforward for opposing coaches when strategizing their offense John Klingberg heading to the Oilers. John Klingberg heading to the Oilers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1880333388755976440)  2025-01-17T19:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Washington Capitals are currently 1st in the entire NHL with a record of 31-10-5 Spencer Carbery has to be the runaway favorite for the Jack Adams at this point in time right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1881114706469077186)  2025-01-19T23:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"There are few prospects available for the [----] NHL draft who are as purely entertaining as Justin Carbonneau is He's an incredibly slippery winger who pulls the puck around on a string has sharp offensive vision and is a high-volume shooter (most in the QMJHL) Some clips:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1881174656545341646)  2025-01-20T02:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I'm very pleased to announce the newest member of the @mckeenshockey scouting team: @Kdallazanna_ Kyle will be primarily helping us cover the western region both live at Vancouver Giants games and through supplemental video work Make sure to give him a follow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1882579985795567979)  2025-01-24T00:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Desnoyers Carbonneau and Zonnon are all draft-eligible in [----] It also needs to be mentioned though that Desnoyers is only in his second season in the QMJHL while Carbonneau and Zonnon are each in their third Race for the scoring championship: 1- Jonathan Fauchon @oceanicrimouski [--] points 2- Caleb Desnoyers @monctonwildcats [--] 3- Justin Carbonneau @ArmadaBLB [--] Bill Zonnon @HuskiesRn [--] Luke Woodworth @VoltigeursDRU [--] Desnoyers Carbonneau and Zonnon are all eligible for the [----] Race for the scoring championship: 1- Jonathan Fauchon @oceanicrimouski [--] points 2- Caleb Desnoyers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1882884813981618541)  2025-01-24T20:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is peak Gavin McKenna. You just can't give him any time and space with the puck in the offensive zone his playmaking and vision are way too good Three-on-one Oh YEA we are taking Gavin McKenna's odds The 17-year-old nabs his second point of the evening setting up teammate Bryce Pickford. @tigershockey #WHLWednesday 📺 https://t.co/mJMVx4PnYd https://t.co/YJuQKMV0I3 Three-on-one Oh YEA we are taking Gavin McKenna's odds The 17-year-old nabs his second point of the evening setting up teammate Bryce Pickford. @tigershockey #WHLWednesday 📺 https://t.co/mJMVx4PnYd https://t.co/YJuQKMV0I3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1885037169234108579)  2025-01-30T18:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Dallas Stars could head into the playoffs with a D core that looks like: Harley - Heiskanen Lindell - Lyubushkin Bichsel - Ceci Dumba That's probably workable but far from ideal. Seems like puck movement could become an issue on a lot of shifts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1885760210737955091)  2025-02-01T18:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Berkly Catton is a man on a mission for the Spokane Chiefs this season. He's able to create dangerous offensive chances with consistency and ease and is now up to [---] points in [--] games for his efforts Just for fun a fresh highlight package:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1896266015925059983)  2025-03-02T18:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Thomas Harley is absolutely unstoppable lately and he's doing it in all three zones and in all situations. Oh and he's still only [--] years old If they redid the [----] NHL draft right now he'd easily go Top [--] maybe even Top [--] THAT'S *OUR* THOMAS HARLEY https://t.co/ASCX1ULkxS THAT'S *OUR* THOMAS HARLEY https://t.co/ASCX1ULkxS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1897131774729461969)  2025-03-05T03:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"According to Puckpedia Dallas currently has $5.32M in projected cap space for 25-26 based on [--] contracts Those contracts don't include Benn and Bourque and they'll need 2-3 more Fs and [--] D If they move Dumba ($3.75M) they could replace him with [--] guys making minimal salaries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1898138434948284817)  2025-03-07T22:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Brandon Wheat Kings are in Calgary this afternoon to face the Hitmen but they'll be going into battle once again without star center Roger McQueen who got banged up on Friday That's another tough break in a trying season for the top [----] draft prospect"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1898821179672236287)  2025-03-09T19:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I'm still kind of in disbelief that the Oilers didn't modify their goaltending at any point this season before the trade deadline passed When Skinner is on his game he can be excellent. But when he's not. which happens a lot. it ain't pretty Imagine doubting Jason Robertson. Couldn't be us https://t.co/b5qFNIG3Hp Imagine doubting Jason Robertson. Couldn't be us https://t.co/b5qFNIG3Hp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1905105587215515945)  2025-03-27T03:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Dallas Stars are getting outshot on a consistent basis lately and the likely reason why is the blueline Their ability to drive possession has been significantly diminished with the losses of Heiskanen and Lundkvist and Ceci has been an awful fit Some numbers since Feb 1:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1909327567045198189)  2025-04-07T19:29Z [----] followers, 29.3K engagements


"@dantiffany30 It took me a while to fully appreciate him but he eventually won me over The upside is there. All he needs is the right NHL team that can help him unlock his potential"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1909588251360342081)  2025-04-08T12:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The Wild Card race in the Eastern Conference was a nailbiter for a long time but the Sens and the Habs managed to pull away at just the right time while the Rangers Red Wings Islanders and Blue Jackets all got stuck in the mud playing middling hockey all at once"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1910010340643070242)  2025-04-09T16:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Spokane's red-hot top line carries them through to the Eastern Conference final Last night: Berkly Catton: [--] G [--] A Andrew Cristall: [--] G [--] A Shea Van Olm: [--] G [--] A And in the playoffs thus far after [--] games: Catton: [--] G [--] A Cristall: [--] G [--] A Van Olm: [--] G [--] A 🔥🔥🔥 Ladies and gentleman Andrew Cristall 👏 His second straight OT winner his league leading 13th of the postseason. simply unreal. @SpokaneChiefs @Capitals #ALLCAPS #WHLPlayoffs #FeedingTheFuture https://t.co/KoQdroTkEy Ladies and gentleman Andrew Cristall 👏 His second straight OT winner his league leading 13th of the postseason."  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1915104385727967364)  2025-04-23T18:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Don't sleep on the Germans in this year's U18 tourney They have a handful of sneakily good prospects including Schafer the hero of their overtime upset win over Czechia today Elias Schneider sent Maxim Schafer down the ice and he scores a nice one to win the game 4-3 for Germany. First upset of the tournament. #U18MensWorlds https://t.co/4EBHEpAmgN Elias Schneider sent Maxim Schafer down the ice and he scores a nice one to win the game 4-3 for Germany. First upset of the tournament. #U18MensWorlds https://t.co/4EBHEpAmgN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1915523443073966360)  2025-04-24T21:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Say what you will about Evan Bouchard's defending (and there's a lot that could be said) but the number of NHL defensemen who can do what he can offensively could be counted on one hand Both an incredibly chaotic player and a rare talent BOUCHARD SCORES AGAIN. TIE GAME WITH LESS THAN [--] SECONDS LEFT 🔥 https://t.co/0lW2OgJnn8 BOUCHARD SCORES AGAIN. TIE GAME WITH LESS THAN [--] SECONDS LEFT 🔥 https://t.co/0lW2OgJnn8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1916711121547133150)  2025-04-28T04:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This Panthers-Leafs series is a perfect example of the importance of culture for building a hockey team Matt Tkachuk and Paul Maurice worked together to overhaul Florida's culture. Now they're confident ferocious and relentless Toronto is. none of those things. And it shows"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1922824994142273679)  2025-05-15T01:22Z [----] followers, 18.8K engagements


"@stinky_poke Parekh is better offensively but Dickinson is significantly more complete and well-rounded Also: https://x.com/OHLHockey/status/1915458293373579375t=4YFmPR4zOHzCLj7TqaUiKg&s=19 [----] #OHLAwards 🏆 Establishing a new @LondonKnights record by a blueliner with [--] points along with a league-leading plus-64 rating @SanJoseSharks prospect Sam Dickinson earns the Max Kaminsky Trophy as #OHL Defenceman of the Year. DETAILS 📰: https://t.co/h9MwfYjNPs https://t.co/4q3wYzBT1j https://x.com/OHLHockey/status/1915458293373579375t=4YFmPR4zOHzCLj7TqaUiKg&s=19 [----] #OHLAwards 🏆 Establishing a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1923413623004676344)  2025-05-16T16:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Whenever I watch the Florida Panthers I'm always blown away by how clear and how strong their identity and culture are They want to bully you as much as possible and they will stand their ground any time you try to push back Matt Tkachuk leads by this example and others buy in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1925725215104934185)  2025-05-23T01:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Our team at @mckeenshockey just locked in our final [----] draft rankings (public release coming soon) and something that factored into our decisions is the hardness of succesful playoff teams lately That's obviously Florida but Vegas Colorado & Edmonton show signs of it too The blog is out - Copy the Cats Panthers effect on the NHL draft remember the name Riley Armstrong a new hockey hot spot and more. The blog is out - Copy the Cats Panthers effect on the NHL draft remember the name Riley Armstrong a new hockey hot spot and more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1927083261735366789)  2025-05-26T19:23Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements


"@DallasStarsDDH It's OK to criticize a goalie if he doesn't play well. Coaches are allowed to do that People are acting like DeBoer is placing 100% of the blame on Oettinger or only singling him out but that's not actually happening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1928500380561752075)  2025-05-30T17:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@DallasStarsDDH And now Oettinger will have the chance next season to prove DeBoer wrong. I hope he feels fired up about it and it makes him play better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1928502475595612168)  2025-05-30T17:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I'm very tempted to go back and read tweets from when the Toronto Maple Leafs surprisingly picked Easton Cowan 28th overall in the [----] draft The team took a ton of public flak that night but it's looking like they'll get the last laugh Producing seven points in five games @LondonKnights forward Easton Cowan claims the Stafford Smythe Trophy as #MemorialCup MVP @CHLHockey #LeafsForever https://t.co/PpVAqJzuK5 Producing seven points in five games @LondonKnights forward Easton Cowan claims the Stafford Smythe Trophy as #MemorialCup MVP @CHLHockey #LeafsForever https://t.co/PpVAqJzuK5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1929361034718097813)  2025-06-02T02:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dallas is considering trading Jason Robertson for salary cap reasons but they probably won't want to move a Top [--] forward without getting a replacement Trevor Zegras makes $2000000 per season less than Robertson does and the Ducks have shopped him around before 🤔🤔🤔 Jeff Marek: If the Stars are willing to listen on Jason Robertson the Senators and Ducks are teams to watch - The Sheet Jeff Marek: If the Stars are willing to listen on Jason Robertson the Senators and Ducks are teams to watch - The Sheet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1930014543008412107)  2025-06-03T21:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Everyone is talking about the Oettinger thing but to me the biggest problem for Nill (and probably even moreso owner Tom Gaglardi) was that Dallas looked totally unprepared mentally and emotionally when Game [--] began That's mostly on the leadership group but the coaches too After careful consideration we believe that a new voice is needed in our locker room to push us closer to our goal of winning the Stanley Cup Nill said. Wed like to thank Pete for everything that he has helped our organization achieve over the past three seasons. After careful consideration we believe that a new voice is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1931030695545327771)  2025-06-06T16:49Z [----] followers, 10.2K engagements


"👀 London Knights Sam Dickinson takes home the CHL Defenceman of the Year Award after an exceptional OHL season. 🙌 https://t.co/4NuDS09LNN London Knights Sam Dickinson takes home the CHL Defenceman of the Year Award after an exceptional OHL season. 🙌 https://t.co/4NuDS09LNN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1933595927073460636)  2025-06-13T18:42Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements


"Had a fun time doing this mock draft with this crew Pretty thrilled with the different picks that I walked away with too: -SJ at 2: Michael Misa -ANA at 10: Roger McQueen -CGY at 18: Kashawn Aitcheson -NSH at 26: Cullen Potter 🚨GROUP NHL MOCK DRAFT🚨 What a group for the [----] #NHLDraft @LincZdancewicz @TheProspectDon @PuckBunkerBoyce @ScoutRocco @Derek_N_NHL @high_sebastian @NHLFoley https://t.co/2FRiJZOXMR 🚨GROUP NHL MOCK DRAFT🚨 What a group for the [----] #NHLDraft @LincZdancewicz @TheProspectDon @PuckBunkerBoyce @ScoutRocco @Derek_N_NHL @high_sebastian @NHLFoley https://t.co/2FRiJZOXMR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1933676143766614234)  2025-06-14T00:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Let me go on the record here and say that I think other NHL teams SHOULD try to emulate how the Florida Panthers were constructed because it obviously works However I'll ALSO say that I fully expect that some of the teams that try it are going to royally screw up the process Trent Frederic and Edmonton are closing in on an extension which is believed to be an [--] year deal in the range of $4 million per season. #LetsGoOilers Trent Frederic and Edmonton are closing in on an extension which is believed to be an [--] year deal in the range of $4 million per season. #LetsGoOilers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1935446629735350612)  2025-06-18T21:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Reposting this today in light of the Dallas Stars re-signing Matt Duchene and using up even more of their scarce cap space Just for fun spitballing some potential landing spots for both guys. Marchment: ANA CBJ CGY DET SEA Dumba: BUF CBJ DET SEA The common denominators here being that all these other teams have cap flexibility and a desire to fight harder for a playoff spot in 25-26 Just for fun spitballing some potential landing spots for both guys. Marchment: ANA CBJ CGY DET SEA Dumba: BUF CBJ DET SEA The common denominators here being that all these other teams have cap flexibility and a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1935730520069120024)  2025-06-19T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@zjlaing Wild to imagine how things could have gone differently for the Oilers if they had kept those picks in [----] and then drafted Jake Oettinger instead of Kailer Yamamoto in [----] You can play the draft version of "what if" with every team but it's EXTRA interesting for Edmonton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1936128784996221351)  2025-06-20T18:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Mads Kongsbak Klyv became one of my favourite mid-round prospects for this year's draft but only after some hype from our Swedish scouts at McKeen's Felix Robbins (@RVBScouting) & Viktor hlund The sturdy Dane plays a powerful north-south kind of game that's NHL-projectable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1936900767128183021)  2025-06-22T21:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Liam Pettersson is a name I'll be keeping an eye out for when the picks start rolling in on Day [--] of this year's draft The Swedish defender skates well has some offensive pop to his game and gets his hands dirty. I expect a lot more physical development to come for him too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1937560683257954605)  2025-06-24T17:17Z [----] followers, 31.1K engagements


"The Canucks gave Kevin Lankinen a No Movement Clause so if they extend Demko then what happens with Arturs Silovs Silovs is [--] has NHL experience was just named Calder Cup playoff MVP and he's not waiver exempt. It'd be incredibly risky to try sending him back to the AHL Darren Dreger: It does sound like progress has been made on a multi-year extension for Thatcher Demko with the Canucks; extension far more likely than trade at this point - TSN [----] Darren Dreger: It does sound like progress has been made on a multi-year extension for Thatcher Demko with the Canucks; extension far more likely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1937987107945115870)  2025-06-25T21:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Quick thought on James Hagens and the rumors that he could slide on Friday: Sometimes a prospect's reputation can get away from them. If a good scout would've watched Hagens this year totally fresh not knowing who he was I don't think the feedback would have been "Top [--] pick""  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1938069736044302363)  2025-06-26T03:00Z [----] followers, 23.3K engagements


"As expected this contract is bonus-heavy because that money can be carried over to next season which is a huge help for the Stars and their current shortage of cap space Have to give Benn some kudos here too because he definitely took a hometown discount to stay in Dallas Jamie Benn deal should be announced in the next hour. Hearing it's a one-year 35-plus deal $1 million base salary and $3M in bonuses so $4M total. Jamie Benn deal should be announced in the next hour. Hearing it's a one-year 35-plus deal $1 million base salary and $3M in bonuses so $4M total"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1938244484632060274)  2025-06-26T14:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@shalashaska098 Dallas had a big need for RHD last summer and the market was thin so they took a chance on Dumba and hoped he would rebound. The gamble didn't pay off but it's not going to kneecap their salary cap If they have to spend a pick to move him that's not ideal but not a big deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1938251900845256904)  2025-06-26T15:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Radim Mrtka goes 9th overall to Buffalo Sabres fans come check out the feature scouting report that I recently wrote about him 👇 Radim Mrtka could be one of the first [--] players to get picked in the [----] NHL draft There's a lot of talk about his size (at 6'6") but he's a much more well-rounded defenseman than he often gets credit for which I break down (with video) in my newest feature scouting report: Radim Mrtka could be one of the first [--] players to get picked in the [----] NHL draft There's a lot of talk about his size (at 6'6") but he's a much more well-rounded defenseman than he often"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1938755623396729315)  2025-06-28T00:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Aaaaand we're off for Day [--] Simon (Haoxi) Wang is the first player to get picked and San Jose is the kind of organization that is perfectly set up to take a big swing like this on a high-risk high-reward prospect"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1938995946224005543)  2025-06-28T16:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The Seattle Kraken trade up to draft Blake Fiddler and that makes all kinds of sense for them The Kraken desperately need to add defenders into their prospect pipeline and Fiddler is a solid prospect who was expected by many to have been picked already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1938998191481139680)  2025-06-28T16:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Death taxes and the Carolina Hurricanes drafting Russian prospects They traded down twice from 29th all the way to 41st to pick Semyon Frolov while also adding other picks. Frolov has NHL starter upside so I see the rationale here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1939000343301685322)  2025-06-28T16:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Oh hey I know that scout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1939009312938172511)  2025-06-28T17:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Dallas Stars select Cameron Schmidt 94th overall Love love looooove this for both Schmidt and Dallas. Yes there are risks with his small size but the Stars took a similar chance on Logan Stankoven and we all know how that paid off for them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1939027780483850715)  2025-06-28T18:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dallas Stars select Brandon Gorzinski 126th overall Another pick that I like a lot for Dallas. I watched Gorzinski a ton this year here in Calgary and liked him enough to push for him to finish 78th on our board at McKeen's. Athletic winger who keeps improving in all areas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1939037738449400296)  2025-06-28T19:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dallas Stars select Atte Joki 146th overall That's now three-for-three with Stars picks that I really like for them. He was a Top [---] guy for us at McKeen's for a while then slipped a bit down to 116th at the end. But its easy to imagine what his role would look like in the NHL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1939044166564282644)  2025-06-28T19:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Unless I'm mistaken I think we have the first depth bullseye from our final draft list at @mckeenshockey Mans Goos: - Ranked 158th overall on our board - Gets picked 158th overall by Dallas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1939047642463662159)  2025-06-28T19:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The last big faller in my eyes has finally been picked: Burke Hood goes to the New York Islanders at 170th He was nearly unbeatable down the stretch for the Vancouver Giants after winning the starting job there. Just look at the improvement for him from start to finish:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1939051461616509316)  2025-06-28T20:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Going beyond the Mns Goos bullseye some other actual picks from today who came close to our @mckeenshockey ranking: - Lucas Beckman: [--] vs [---] - Tomas Poletin: [---] vs [---] - Drew Schock: [---] vs [---] - Shamar Moses: [---] vs [---] - Ryan Miller: [---] vs [---] - Luke Vlooswyk: [---] vs [---] Unless I'm mistaken I think we have the first depth bullseye from our final draft list at @mckeenshockey Mans Goos: - Ranked 158th overall on our board - Gets picked 158th overall by Dallas Unless I'm mistaken I think we have the first depth bullseye from our final draft list at @mckeenshockey Mans Goos: - Ranked 158th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1939069495810855314)  2025-06-28T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@jmarshfof If Brunicke goes back to the WHL he will probably get traded around the midway point of the season to a contending team and get to chase a championship. He'll be in veeeeery high demand among teams looking to buy I also wouldn't be surprised to see him at the WJC for Canada"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1940840185979457777)  2025-07-03T18:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Went to go watch [--] Years Later tonight and I wanted to give a quick shoutout to everyone who hyped this film up without spoiling anything What a wild ride"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1941342461152067975)  2025-07-05T03:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Well that was fast I had a strong feeling that some teams would have really loved Lakovic and now it looks like Washington is one of them NEWS The Washington Capitals have signed forward Lynden Lakovic to a three-year entry-level contract ($975000/$85000). Lakovic is expected to be loaned to the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League (WHL) for the 2025-26 season. #ALLCAPS @Shift4 NEWS The Washington Capitals have signed forward Lynden Lakovic to a three-year entry-level contract ($975000/$85000). Lakovic is expected to be loaned to the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1941567757549699195)  2025-07-05T18:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Human society is going to get so so much fucking dumber in the coming decades and most people have no idea that it's coming pro tip: you can basically read [---] books per day by asking chatgpt to summarize them for you. https://t.co/GGdHFGjOjP pro tip: you can basically read [---] books per day by asking chatgpt to summarize them for you. https://t.co/GGdHFGjOjP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1942443001969795288)  2025-07-08T04:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is an excellent idea because there are almost always a handful of 19-year-old prospects whose development would be best served by being in the AHL as opposed to their other options Sources say a new provision in the CBA will allow each #NHL team to place one 19-year-old CHL player in the #AHL per season. One per organization per season and 18-year-olds are ineligible. Begins in 2026-27 season. Sources say a new provision in the CBA will allow each #NHL team to place one 19-year-old CHL player in the #AHL per season. One per organization per season and 18-year-olds are ineligible. Begins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1943453815879111151)  2025-07-10T23:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Went back home this weekend to visit my family in smalltown Saskatchewan. At one point I decided to poke my head into the local thrift store and they were having a deal where you could grab multiple books for $1 Safe to say that's $1 well spent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1947088457278673264)  2025-07-21T00:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@PuckBunkerBoyce Here's a good article that explains it For an extra reference point the word is that Gavin McKenna is going to make about $700000 in NIL money through Penn State https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/41040485/what-nil-college-sports-how-do-athlete-deals-work https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/41040485/what-nil-college-sports-how-do-athlete-deals-work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1948567056875737531)  2025-07-25T02:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I don't have much to opine about here though I am glad to see Giorgos Pantelas made the team He gets overlooked a bit because of the other big-name western Canadian RHDs born in [----] (Keaton Verhoeff Ryan Lin Daxon Rudolph) but he's quite a player as well. Big season ahead [--] players will wear the 🍁 at the #HlinkaGretzkyCup in Brno and Trencin [--] joueurs porteront la 🍁 la #CoupeHlinkaGretzky Brno et Trencin ROSTER: https://t.co/eS4UTUic1Q FORMATION: https://t.co/OKzQx0vLln [--] players will wear the 🍁 at the #HlinkaGretzkyCup in Brno and Trencin [--] joueurs porteront la 🍁 la"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1951414058906951974)  2025-08-01T22:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Seems like a good time to remind anyone interested that if you're looking for a videogame that captures the pacing strategy and overall *feeling* of hockey then you should play Rocket League not the EA NHL games (Yes that's the car soccer game. I'm being totally serious) Every move every shift every breakout now backed by real NHL data. ICE-Q [---] powered by NHL EDGE brings superstar hockey to life in #NHL26. Pre-order to get 7-day early access: https://t.co/Vh9fVAHFXn https://t.co/tBGqeaZVCm Every move every shift every breakout now backed by real NHL data. ICE-Q [---] powered by NHL EDGE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1953148678790889910)  2025-08-06T17:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I'm not much of a gamer but I've been hooked on Rocket League for years There are so many parts of its gameplay that are just like hockey. Some examples: the end-to-end flow gap control rotation cycle offense back-checking body positioning. The more I play the more I find"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1953155416978014566)  2025-08-06T18:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Love this for the Hitmen Vapenik was one of my favorite under-the-radar prospects heading into the [----] NHL draft. He ultimately didn't get picked but a solid season in Calgary could see him get selected as a re-entry in [----] Signing Alert✍ The Calgary Hitmen have signed Czech defenceman Teodor Vapenik to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Welcome to the Hitmen Teodor https://t.co/Oen5y3iYFy Signing Alert✍ The Calgary Hitmen have signed Czech defenceman Teodor Vapenik to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Welcome to the Hitmen Teodor https://t.co/Oen5y3iYFy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1953233435352547363)  2025-08-06T23:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Tony is auditioning to be in one of the upcoming Dune sequels I think this one's called Dog Emperor of Dune"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1953296206685241353)  2025-08-07T03:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Before the Hlinka Gretzky Cup begins on Monday I'd like to take a moment to gush about how good the [----] draft class is currently looking It's still VERY early and a lot can (and will) change but this is the most excited I've been about a group in the preceding August in years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1954228636497903907)  2025-08-09T17:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Canada defeats Finland 5-3 to open the [----] Hlinka Gretzky Cup but I wanted to give a shout-out to the top Finnish line of Oscar Hemming Oliver Suvanto and Vilho Vanhatalo The trio of big skilled forwards looked fantastic today and Canada struggled trying to contain them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1954939048398934339)  2025-08-11T16:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Canada defeats Finland 3-0 to win Bronze at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Some Canadians who solidified themselves as top-end prospects for 2026: Ty Lawrence Mathis Preston Ethan Belchetz Daxon Rudolph Keaton Verhoeff had mixed results. Didn't elevate his stock also didn't hurt it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1956771088308052111)  2025-08-16T17:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"USA drops Sweden 5-3 to win the [----] Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold Incredibly impressive tourney from start to finish. Despite a shortage of raw star power they played smart consistent and resilient hockey Head coach (and former NHLer) Kevin Porter got everything out of his roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1956774580506538102)  2025-08-16T17:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Great reporting here by Sean Here are some additional 24-25 stats that I just looked up and found interesting Regular season Hits/60: FLA: [-----] (1st in NHL) DAL: [-----] (31st) EDM: [-----] (32nd) Playoff Hits/60: FLA: [-----] (2nd of [--] teams) DAL: [-----] (16th) EDM: [-----] (10th) Glen Gulutzan has talked a lot about making the Stars more physical prepping them for the "hand-to-hand combat of playoff hockey. But what does that all mean I caught up with the new Stars head coach to find out. My latest for @DMagazine https://t.co/f0flFT5wUV Glen Gulutzan has talked a lot about making the Stars more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1958228682444853252)  2025-08-20T18:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"No matter how many times I get out to the foothills and mountains just outside Calgary I can never shake the feeling that I should still be getting out there more often"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1960019546015957016)  2025-08-25T16:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Draft-eligible Latvian defender Alberts Smits is off to a roaring start to his season in Finland's top under-20 league He picked up [--] points (3G 4A) in his first [--] games and was leaving his mark all over the ice in different ways Here are some clips of his early exploits (#3):"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1965238312731639982)  2025-09-09T02:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Dallas Stars have a good track record of finding undrafted prospects from the NCAA and it looks like they've done it again with defender Trey Taylor He was impressive for the Texas Stars in last year's AHL playoffs and he's looking great tonight in the DAL-DET prospect game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1967394627868397647)  2025-09-15T01:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Back at the office"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1969563663280586973)  2025-09-21T00:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@BCprospect @PBaracchini @HadiK_Scouting @high_sebastian @MitchLBrown @Hockey_Robinson @SEllisHockey @BrockOtten @RyanMaScouting @NHLFoley @NHLChiasson @SammyT_51 @chaserochon18 @JoshTessler_ @theTonyFerrari @NHLDraftPros I second this Smits oozes upside"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1971611534112805370)  2025-09-26T16:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Kaprizov is a hell of a player and the Wild didn't want to lose their franchise superstar but this contract seems veeeeery risky even with the salary cap going up If this cap value starts to age like milk left out in the sun just like the Parise and Suter deals did. whew [--] MORE YEARS OF THE THRILL 🗞 Full details https://t.co/M3RiI5ylvM https://t.co/uezQzj3ntX [--] MORE YEARS OF THE THRILL 🗞 Full details https://t.co/M3RiI5ylvM https://t.co/uezQzj3ntX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1973054008706138304)  2025-09-30T15:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Definitely a handful of players here who would be worthwhile pickups for teams looking to fill holes or make small upgrades Also not exactly a great look for Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings waiving two defenders with a combined $5.4M in cap hit 😬 Today's Action on the Waiver Wire: https://t.co/so7qgeK2D3 Opening Rosters are due tomorrow at 5pm Eastern https://t.co/dvYTSbPSE8 Today's Action on the Waiver Wire: https://t.co/so7qgeK2D3 Opening Rosters are due tomorrow at 5pm Eastern https://t.co/dvYTSbPSE8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/1974929347552370801)  2025-10-05T20:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@DRdiabloTHW It's amazing that more companies don't know how to creatively market themselves. 99% of wine labels look the same"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/635598784521572352)  2015-08-23T23:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"What an addition Radulov has been to Montreal this season. I wonder how many teams outright had no interest in him this summer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/853074198645702656)  2017-04-15T02:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Funny how Trump's most vocal supporters call out others for wanting safe spaces when he always needs one from the media https://x.com/BNONews/status/897175029393260544 Trump declines to answer questions at media event telling CNN: "I like real news not fake news. You're fake news." https://t.co/5AQPz5qiqT https://x.com/BNONews/status/897175029393260544 Trump declines to answer questions at media event telling CNN: "I like real news not fake news. You're fake news." https://t.co/5AQPz5qiqT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Derek_N_NHL/status/897191599892975616)  2017-08-14T20:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

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