Evan Renaerts

Evan grew up following, studying and playing goal in Hockey. Originally his road was to become a sports broadcaster but he married young and started his family, so things took a different turn. Still meddling and following hockey closely, Evan started tracking and following the top junior prospects around the world and observing their common growth curve that most players had before turning pro into the NHL or other Leagues like the KHL, SHL, Liga etc. Evan has always been fascinated with the position of Goaltending from as early as 11 years old. That interest took him into a deeper dive into the world of Hockey goaltending. He has played the position most of his life and studied it in depth both with the ‘eye test’ and with ‘analytics‘ learning how to analyze the position and play of goaltenders. Goaltending is ‘Voodoo‘ they say but Evan calls it predictable and easier to track then many think. Evan was always active on Hockey message boards which led to his first opportunity blogging on prospects in hockey with ‘Oilers Jambalaya’ where he wrote for a few years. Later he worked with PuckRant before eventually ending up with Fox Sports writing as a scout analyst for hockey.

The Night 334 Fans Took Over the NHL: The Story of the 1987 Blizzard Game

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In modern professional sports, fan safety and logistical comfort dictate the schedule. If an unexpected severe weather warning hits a metropolitan area, league offices work quickly with local authorities to postpone games, issue refunds, and keep traffic off hazardous roads. Back in the winter of 1987, however, the National Hockey League operated under a far

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Cold War on Ice: The High-Stakes Defection of the Šťastný Brothers

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In today’s National Hockey League, signing an elite European superstar is a streamlined corporate routine. Multi-million-dollar contracts are negotiated over phone lines, visas are cleared by front-office legal teams, and introductory press conferences are standard procedure. But back in 1980, the Iron Curtain sliced right across Europe, turning athletic stardom into a political trap. If

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11 Can’t-Miss NHL PLAYER Experiments to Watch as the Puck Drops TONIGHT

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When the autumn air turns sharp and the zambonis start singing, hockey ceases to be just a game. It becomes a theatre of human velocity. As the 2026–27 campaign arrives, the league feels altered—fractured, reshaped, and electric. Forget the standings for a moment; this isn’t about points in November. This is about pure, unadulterated talent,

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Draft Day Disasters

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Busts, Blunders, and Bad Draft Picks: A Deep Dive into NHL History Have you ever wondered about the NHL draft picks that didn’t quite pan out as expected? The hockey world is full of stories of promising young players who failed to live up to their draft position. From generational talents to high-round surprises, the

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The legendary Golden Jet: Bobby Hull

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Bobby Hull has been widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Unfortunately as generations pass, legends of before become lesser known among the newer fans of hockey who have never seen them play and only hear the stories of beforehand . It’s what have you done lately not what was

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The Iconic 5: ‘Hockey’s Mount Rushmore’

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The Iconic 5: Hockey’s Mount Rushmore In the annals of hockey history, certain names stand out like beacons, their brilliance illuminating the sport and leaving an indelible mark on generations of fans. These are the individuals who have not only dominated the game but have also shaped its culture and defined its legacy. They are

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The RISE of DEMIDOV

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Ivan Demidov who was the Montreal Canadiens’ 2024 NHL 1st round pick this past June, made his KHL debut for SKA Saint Petersburg on September 5, 2024. Lots of talk has been built around Demidov following up one year behind phenom Michkov who starts his 1st NHL season this year with the Philadelphia Flyers. Many

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