Luke Lapinski
Luke is a graduate of Arizona State University, where he did radio play-by-play for a variety of Sun Devil sports as a student. Since then, he's done extensive on-air radio work in Phoenix, predominantly as the pre and postgame host of Arizona Coyotes hockey. He's been writing about sports for as long as he can remember, most notably as a frequent contributor to ESPN.com's Insider and Rumor Central pages for a few years. He also co-hosts a hockey podcast creatively titled "The Hockey Podcast", that can be found on iTunes and TuneIn.
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Next Moves for the Winnipeg Jets
Fans of the Winnipeg Jets are likely dealing with some mixed emotions right about now. On the one hand, their team...
CentralLuke LapinskiApril 25, 2015 -
Capitals’ Penalty Killers Swinging Series
If the Washington Capitals are to make a deep playoff run, it will be because of 53-goal scorer Alex Ovechkin. And...
MetropolitanLuke LapinskiApril 25, 2015 -
Playoff Experience Paying Dividends for Red Wings
They’re doing it again. Why anyone would question the Detroit Red Wings’ playoff prowess at this point is beyond comprehension. All...
AtlanticLuke LapinskiApril 21, 2015 -
Offseason Questions for Each Central Team
There are seven teams in the Central, and seven key questions that will need to be addressed this offseason. Funny how...
CentralLuke LapinskiApril 16, 2015 -
NHL Playoff X-Factors: Patrick Maroon and Mathieu Perreault
The foundation of any playoff series hinges on which stars deliver, in addition to who steps up in net. But there are often a couple...
NHL WestLuke LapinskiApril 15, 2015 -
NHL Playoff X-Factors: Keith Yandle and Chris Kunitz
There’s plenty of star power in the first round matchup between the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins. After all, the...
NHL EastLuke LapinskiApril 15, 2015 -
Rangers vs Penguins Storylines to Watch
The matchup between the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins could be the most polarizing series of the first round. The Rangers...
NHL EastLuke LapinskiApril 15, 2015 -
Pittsburgh Penguins Need to Maintain Perspective
Following a shutout of the Los Angeles Kings back on March 7, the Pittsburgh Penguins were right in the thick of...
MetropolitanLuke LapinskiApril 11, 2015 -
Pieces Falling Into Place for Blackhawks
It’s been a strange NHL season, to say the least. On top of a mumps issue that ran through the league...
CentralLuke LapinskiApril 11, 2015 -
2014-15 All-Central Division Team
There’s under a week to go in the regular season and we just finally had our first Central team officially eliminated...
CentralLuke LapinskiApril 7, 2015 -
Metro Division Power Rankings – Columbus Day
Let’s be honest for a second here – it’s the Blue Jackets’ world and we’re all just living in it. Now...
MetropolitanLuke LapinskiApril 4, 2015 -
Valeri Nichushkin Has Big Impact on the Stars
A hip injury limited Valeri Nichushkin to just four games back in October and November, and essentially erased his sophomore campaign. He made...
CentralLuke LapinskiApril 4, 2015 -
Analyzing Possible First-Round Matchups for Blackhawks
Technically speaking, the Chicago Blackhawks have yet to officially punch their ticket to this year’s playoffs. And with the way Devan...
CentralLuke LapinskiMarch 31, 2015 -
Metro Division Power Rankings – Playing for Second
Yes, the New York Rangers are playing really well, and yes they’re starting to run away with the division. And yes, it...
MetropolitanLuke LapinskiMarch 28, 2015 -
Byfuglien’s Return the Last Push the Jets Needed
It seemed so far-fetched at the start of the season: the Winnipeg Jets making the playoffs. Their first postseason appearance since moving...
CentralLuke LapinskiMarch 28, 2015 -
Breaking Down the Goalie Depth of Every Central Club
The playoffs start in three weeks, and this is the time of year when goaltending decides just about everything. Yes, you...
CentralLuke LapinskiMarch 24, 2015 -
Wild’s Offense Won’t be Postseason Problem
Despite the amazing surge they’ve put together over the last two months, the Minnesota Wild haven’t locked up a postseason berth just yet....
CentralLuke LapinskiMarch 21, 2015 -
Metropolitan Division Power Rankings – Who Wants It
A funny thing happened in the Metro division this week: everyone started losing. Okay, so maybe that’s not all that funny,...
MetropolitanLuke LapinskiMarch 21, 2015