Rutger McGroarty with an insightful take on the “get to the net” cliché and why timing matters more than simply going to the net: “I think overall, a lot of people just say, like, ‘Get to the net, get to the net, get to the net.’ But just going to the net, a lot of the time, is just kind of a dumb play, and that's what a lot of people don't realize. If you just go there and get tied up, I think arriving on time is a huge thing. I think that not being at the net front in a battle when the puck's behind the net, because that's worthless. I think that just arriving on time is a huge thing, and that's something that I've tried to work on a lot.” #LetsGoPens

Anton Frondell is 2-for-23 on faceoffs over his last five periods. He said a couple weeks ago that faceoffs have been one of the most surprising things about the NHL: "Shit, this is something people are really good at."

thoughts 1. yes, NHL edge data is not going to grade the "best skaters" in terms of skill. i would hope that that's obvious. 2. 20+ mph bursts /60 is EXTREMELY repeatable YoY. it tells you a lot about the speed a player plays at - like it or not, there's a big signal there.

Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'une saison (2026-2027) avec l'attaquant Chris Kreider. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract (2026-27) with forward Chris Kreider. #GoHabsGo