Avery McGrailSep 3, 20203 minThoughts From a Hockey Fan Before Game SevenThe task of being a hockey fan can best be summed up as constantly balancing on a needlepoint between total elation and total deflation. ...
Avery McGrailJul 19, 20206 minNHL Qualifier Preview: The Flames-Jets Series Will be a Wild OneThe NHL Return-To-Play operation will get underway in just a couple of weeks, and much of the tournament remains shrouded in unpredictabi...
Avery McGrailDec 2, 20196 minSlowly, but Surely, the NHL is a Changing Product (feat. Adrian Dater)Two decades down, eight to go for the NHL in the 21st century. The years have been filled with ups and downs, but for a league that pride...
Avery McGrailOct 6, 20194 minIce On Fire Hockey Roundtable: 2019-2020 Season PredictionsHello and welcome to Ice On Fire's official predictions, nay, prophecies of what is to come in the 2019-2020 NHL season. Why should you c...
Avery McGrailAug 18, 201910 minThe Colorado Avalanche Have Come a Long Way, But the Journey Is Far From Over (feat. AJ Haefele)(Special thanks to AJ Haefele and BSN Denver for all the work they do covering all the Colorado Avalanche, and the rest of the Denver spo...
Avery McGrailJul 25, 20197 minPlan of Attack: The Arizona Coyotes Are On the Hunt for a Playoff SpotGoing into the 2019-20 season, Arizona will look for growth on offense and consistency on defense to finally take the next step.
Avery McGrailJul 11, 20197 minBurning Question: Could Five Catfish With Hockey Sticks Make a Better Powerplay than the Predators?After thriving as an underrated hockey city for years, Nashville made a splash in the 2017 playoffs, tearing through the Western Conferen...
Avery McGrailJul 3, 20199 minPlan of Attack: Where the Columbus Blue Jackets Go NextIn the 2018-2019 NHL season, the Columbus Blue Jackets experienced unparalleled heights as an organization, and tasted postseason success...
Avery McGrailJun 21, 20195 minAn NHL Mock Draft But It's Based On Who Has The Best Smile The first round of the NHL draft is tonight. It's an exciting time for all hockey fans, but especially for fans of teams who have had a d...
Avery McGrailJun 18, 20198 minFinding the Right Takeaways from the Blues' Final VictoryPatrick Maroon is a hometown hero. The 31 year-old power forward took his talents to the city of Saint Louis on a one year free agent dea...
Avery McGrailJun 12, 20192 minEndgame: Blues and Bruins Meet One More TimeTonight, at 8 pm Eastern, the NHL will enjoy its first Stanley Cup Final game seven in eight years. The drama will be heightened to new l...
