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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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 -
Are the Avalanche Wild Card Contenders Again?
Two weeks ago, the answer to the above question would have been a resounding “no”, followed by an odd look and...
CentralLuke LapinskiMarch 18, 2015 -
Metropolitan Division Power Rankings – Beware of the Penguins
This week’s Metro Division themes are simple: the Rangers have taken over the division, the Penguins are starting to look like...
MetropolitanLuke LapinskiMarch 14, 2015 -
How the Blackhawks are Winning Without Kane
When Patrick Kane went down with a broken clavicle on Feb. 24, the season changed. With all due respect to Tyler...
CentralLuke LapinskiMarch 14, 2015 -
Did The Predators Peak too Early?
The Nashville Predators have enjoyed a pretty remarkable turnaround this year. After a stretch in which they made a playoff appearance in seven...
CentralLuke LapinskiMarch 10, 2015 -
Metropolitan Division Power Rankings – Ranger Danger
With the trade deadline officially in the rear view mirror, a clearer picture of who’s going where in the Metropolitan is...
MetropolitanLuke LapinskiMarch 7, 2015 -
Central Division Playoff Outlooks and Analysis
With just over a month remaining in the regular season, more and more NHL teams are dropping out of the playoff...
CentralLuke LapinskiMarch 7, 2015 -
Five Biggest Trade Deadline Deals in the NHL Central Division
The chaos of the NHL trade deadline is officially over (kind of), and the Central is still likely the toughest division...
CentralLuke LapinskiMarch 3, 2015 -
Two Key Obstacles for the Stars
Unless something changes very soon, the Dallas Stars are going to miss out on the postseason. That’s difficult for anyone, but...
CentralLuke LapinskiFebruary 28, 2015 -
Metro Division Power Rankings: More Changes at the Top
The top four teams in the Metropolitan Division continue to jockey for position, with all four clubs shifting from where they...
MetropolitanLuke LapinskiFebruary 28, 2015 -
Top-Five Potential 2015 NHL Playoff Matchups
Playoff hockey is great. In fact, let’s just be honest here – the NHL postseason is the best postseason in any sport. Maybe...
NHL WestLuke LapinskiFebruary 24, 2015 -
Metropolitan Division Power Rankings – Battle of New York
First place in the Metro Division may not be decided until the final day of the season. The race is that...
MetropolitanLuke LapinskiFebruary 21, 2015 -
Can the Depleted Jets Still Make the Playoffs?
The Winnipeg Jets have endured quite the roller coaster ride this season – and it’s only mid-February. Because of the depth in...
CentralLuke LapinskiFebruary 21, 2015