Shane Pinto Scouting Report | Fantasy Hockey Analysis

In the NHL Star Power Index, San Jose Sharks rookie forward Macklin Celebrini made history by scoring his first hat trick in a high-scoring game against the Minnesota Wild, becoming the first 18-year-old in franchise history to do so. Celebrini has been impressive lately, with six goals and 14 assists since March, trailing rookie points leader Lane Hutson by just two points. Meanwhile, Boston Bruins star winger David Pastrnak reached 100 points for the third...

Wayne Gretzky predicted the eventual breaking of his NHL goal-scoring record by another player, as his father had done with him. When Alex Ovechkin surpassed Gretzky's record with his 895th goal, Gretzky was present to celebrate the milestone and acknowledge Ovechkin's achievement. Ovechkin's future in the NHL post-record-breaking remains uncertain, but the quest for the next player to challenge his record may be a long one, given the evolving nature of the sport. Full Article

Frederik Andersen, a solid goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, has had a mix of strong and injury-plagued seasons recently. With impressive stats in 2021-22, including a 35-14-3 record, he is a legitimate No. 1 option when healthy, but his injury history is a concern for fantasy owners. Andersen's workload has been a point of contention, with high expectations for him to bounce back and deliver better numbers if load management is addressed by his team....

Western Michigan will face Boston University in the 2025 Frozen Four national championship game, marking the Broncos' first appearance in the tournament. Western Michigan defeated reigning champion Denver in a thrilling double-overtime game, with Owen Michaels scoring the game-winner. Boston University also secured a spot in the final by defeating Penn State. The Terriers, seeking their sixth national title, have won all four previous meetings against Western Michigan. Players to watch include Alex Bump for...

Alexander Ovechkin has surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goal scorer, achieving this milestone with his 895th goal. Ovechkin's accomplishment is particularly impressive given Gretzky's long-standing records in various categories, including points scored and goals in a season. Despite initial doubts about Ovechkin's ability to break Gretzky's records, the Washington Capitals left wing has proven himself as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. Full Article