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Fischler Report: Thoughts on Vancouver's Questionable Swap

Stan Fischler gives his opinion on the firing of Bruce Boudreau while the Fischler Report also compares Adam Fox and Brian Leetch, rates commentators and more. → Read More

From the Archives: Aftermath of the Greatest Maple Leafs Trade

Trading five players for one center after a Cup-winning season was a risky move for the Toronto Maple Leafs. As Stan Fischler recalls, it was well worth it. → Read More

Fischler Report: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff Reflects at Mid-Season

Stan Fischler's report has an exclusive interview with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff, a look at the Kraken, Panthers, goalies, commentators and more. → Read More

Fischler Report: Why Returning to Juniors is Right for Wright

Stan Fischler shares the first part of a conversation with ESPN's Leah Hextall, thoughts on Shane Wright's development, how to fix the Penguins and more. → Read More

Fischler Report: New Year's Resolutions Across the NHL

Stan Fischler offers New Year's resolutions to NHLers, shares Part 2 of an interview with Mike Emrick and Part 1 of the top 10 European-born players and more. → Read More

Fischler Report: McDavid Is the Most Spectacular – But Isn’t the Best

Stan Fischler discusses Connor McDavid, compares Alex Ovechkin and Gordie Howe and much more. → Read More

Bluelines: Who's Better, Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin?

Stan Fischler's crew answers the Crosby versus Ovechkin question, lists 10 stats about the Pittsburgh Penguins, recalls the worst practice rink ever and more. → Read More

Bluelines: Enjoying the Salary Cap Era in the NHL

Stan Fischler writes about his thoughts on the salary cap, NHLers facing the pressure to perform, the highest goal-scoring rate in decades and more. → Read More

Fischler Report: Figuring Out the Flawed New York Rangers

Stan Fischler's report defines a team that's crumbling and a team that's invincible, evaluates players under pressure, praises the Kraken and more. → Read More

Fischler Report: Three NHL Coaches on the Sizzling Hot Seat

Stan Fischler and friends list the worst NHL trades ever, rank the top three coaches on the hot seat, meet the founder of a bagel deli with a hockey twist and more. → Read More

Bluelines: Mike Emrick Remembers Peter McNab

Stan Fischler shares Mike Emrick's memories of Peter McNab, talks about the dangers of making conclusions this early in the season and much more. → Read More

Fischler Report: Why Patrick Kane is the All-Time Best American Player

Stan Fischler's report has the top five American-born players, an email interview with Panthers GM Bill Zito, a remembrance of Peter McNab and more. → Read More

Bluelines: Six Super Thoughts on Six Sextets

Stan Fischler looks at the first games of the season, shares a conversation about Glenn Healy and the NHLAA, the pressure on Matt Murray, and more. → Read More

From the Archives: The Battle-Scarred Life of Chuck Rayner

Stan Fischler takes you through the wild and twisting journey of former Hart Trophy winning goaltender, Chuck Rayner. → Read More

Bluelines: Three Most Interesting Teams in the NHL

Stan Fischler takes you through the three most interesting teams in the NHL, breaks down Ed Snider's genius, recaps his Yays and Boos, and so much more in this week's Bluelines. → Read More

Bluelines: Five Players on the Brink of Stardom

Stan Fischler and friends look at five players set for a breakout, who could surprise in the Pacific Division, the upcoming goalie battles between the Islanders and Rangers and so much more. → Read More

From the Archives: Frankie Brimsek in Look Magazine Spread from 1947

World War II had ended and by the 1946-47 season, the NHL had returned to a state of pre-war normalcy. Many stars returned, including Boston Bruins goaltender Frankie Brimsek, who was profiled in this early magazine feature. → Read More

Fischler Report: MacKinnon vs. McDavid

Stan Fischler shares thoughts on how Nathan MacKinnon's next contract might compare to McDavid's, the New York Rangers heading into 2022-23, how the New York Islanders can surprise, a chat with Jay Feaster and much more. → Read More

Bluelines: Who is Better – McDavid or Matthews?

Stan Fischler looks at a variety of topics, including McDavid vs. Crosby, Eddie Olczyk, Jonathan Huberdeau, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the brutal nature of hockey in the 1900s and so much more. → Read More

Fischler Report: An Interview With Detroit Red Wings Executive VP Jim Devellano

Stan Fischler discusses a variety of Detroit Red Wings-related topics with executive vice president Jim Devellano. Plus, Fischler talks about Jonathan Huberdeau, Miles Wood, early 2023 NHL free agency predictions, K'Andre Miller and so much more. → Read More