Adam Herman

Hockey content at Bleacher Report. Five-time Color War Champion. Ville Leino once used me as a bodyguard.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

For the first time in years, I have published #NYR prospect rankings. Take a look at my top-20 list, with in-depth scouting reports and a few comments from NHL Scouts.

https://t.co/fTRECC9MnF

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

Long past time for the NHL to adopt the IIHF rule regarding head contact: No such thing as a clean check to the head.

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

Sad reminder that NHL hockey may be more dangerous for the brain than other sports:
1. Chychrun skates faster than he runs, allowing for greater force to be transmitted to the head.
2. Cousins goes head to boards.
3. Cousins goes face to ice.
Three head impacts in one second

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

I don't think the concern is even directly this so much as the fact that they've played most of their cards already. GM and coach change. Massive roster turnover with a lot of money spent. Knies dealt. No cap space and 0 dollars off the books this summer.

[James Mirtle @mirtle]

Leafs have one win in their last seven games and it was against Vancouver. They're on pace for just 76 points, less than last season.

Add in the injuries and two more tough teams incoming, it's bleak right now.

[Winnipeg Jets @NHLJets]

Expected Win Probability 100% ✈️

@Wawanesa | #GoJetsGo

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

Blackhawks an obvious target here.

[Kevin Weekes @KevinWeekes]

**Breaking News** 🚨 📰

From multiple league sources, with the Flyers unimpressive start and internal turmoil, Michkov would likely want a new start elsewhere. He's in the last year of his contract & is a prime trade candidate moving forward. #HockeyX

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

@Rooth91 Hey man, take a deep breath and try reading what I wrote. I am not questioning the deicison to leave. I am questioning why he would not want to explain the severe safety threat to his closest teammates and the organization tasked with player security.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

The Hellebuyck thing feels very bizarre. Totally understandable why he wouldn't want to publicize personal family situations that led to his departure. But It seems like the Jets' organization and his closest teammates seem unclear on what he's talking about...?

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

@Rooth91 Is this a joke? Players and their families report issues regarding safety to teams all the time. NHL players have constant harassers/stalkers/etc. All 32 teams have entire security staffs tasked with dealing with player safety.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

@MikeBartner Are we supposed to believe the GM who gave Orlov, Trouba, and Nurse 500 billion dollars wouldn't make a bad move for a defenseman?

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

JT Miller was a fanbase piñata last season and it was largely justified. Can't say that this year. He's playing really well in terms of his motor and decision-making.

He doesn't have the legs to be a 90-point player anymore. Can't blame him for that but it's a roster design flaw

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

Structurally, that's a very strong performance by NYR. Especially against a team that can make you lose your structure very quickly.

Lack of high-end offensive talent just is what it is.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

NYR neutral zone forecheck looks good early. Not letting EDM (McDavid aside) carry with speed through middle ice.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

@BrianMonzoMedia @NJDevils I think it's pretty clear that this decision isn't exactly avoiding the storyline and drama.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

@MagicSchoolBusA @BrianMonzoMedia @NJDevils I don't think the Devils owe Canada anything.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

Don't like a guy being injured but his play had slipped significantly in the last few weeks. If the injury is the cause, then it's all the more reason he should sit for a bit.

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

Alberts Šmits (upper body) is out week-to-week, per the Rangers.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

I don't think Hellebuyck would have gotten Brady Tkachuk vibes. Unlike Tkachuk, Hellebuyck paid his dues for a decade, didn't create problems in-season, and left a team that missed the playoffs to go to any generic competitive team.

It sure will reach those vibes now, though.

[Greg Wyshynski @wyshynski]

I'm actually surprised it took this long for an NHL team to protect their guy from a "Brady Tkachuk Night in Ottawa" level of venom, mockery and bile upon his return to a former city, given how they typically insulate their players from fans and media.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

I read this 3 times trying to figure out if there was a joke I wasn't getting.

[New Jersey Devils @NJDevils]

A statement from Devils GM Sunny Mehta on our game Tuesday in Winnipeg.

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

Tye Kartye has the Mandate of Heaven

[NHL News @PuckReportNHL]

#NYR have placed goaltender James Reimer on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination.

The 38-year old signed a 1 x $850K deal on Oct 25 and played one NHL period for the club, giving up 3 goals on 8 shots

[Adam Herman @AdamZHerman]

@HockeyStatMiner They also notably don't pay for that depth 👁️