Franklin Steele

Franklin Steele has been watching and playing hockey since the age of six. He’s written for a variety of NHL websites around the web, and now is the director of content and growth for TodaysSlapshot.com. A lot of folks say they are living the dream sarcastically. He is not among them. Feel free to email him or Tweet at him with any questions, comments or concerns.

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  NHL West

  Five Potential Landing Spots for Cody Franson

  Cody Franson might be the most interesting pending free agent that might be available this summer. It…

  Franklin Steele April 27, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Jon Cooper Unhappy With Non-Calls Against Red Wings

  The Tampa Bay Lightning entered the first round of the NHL postseason as the heavy favorites against…

  Franklin Steele April 27, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Patrick Kane Having No Issues With Collarbone

  Patrick Kane playing at half-speed is better than him sitting out for the Chicago Blackhawks. The dynamic forward has…

  Franklin Steele April 27, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Bruins Ask Rangers for Permission to Contact Jeff Gorton

  The Boston Bruins continue to search for a new General Manager. While Don Sweeney is still considered…

  Franklin Steele April 27, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Mark Giordano Might be Ready in Round 2

  Watching the Calgary Flames down the Vancouver Canucks in the first round, sometimes it was easy to…

  Franklin Steele April 27, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Olli Maatta Will Resume Skating Soon

  Count Olli Maatta among the Pittsburgh Penguins players that will be ready to go next year. The Penguins’ season…

  Franklin Steele April 27, 2015
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  Pacific

  One Person Can’t Save the Edmonton Oilers

  Turning around an NHL franchise is insanely difficult. From the players out on the ice up to…

  Franklin Steele April 26, 2015
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  Atlantic

  Mike Babcock Has Unique Opportunity as an NHL Coach

  The salary cap era in the NHL has had a few unintended consequences. We’re using this phrase as…

  Franklin Steele April 26, 2015
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  Metropolitan

  Tom Wilson is the Villain We Deserve

  NHL agitators aren’t typically divisive figures. If they happen to play for the team you cheer for,…

  Franklin Steele April 25, 2015
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  NHL West

  NHL Playoff Experience Might be Overrated

  Conventional wisdom can be an interesting and tricky thing to tackle. The wisdom itself is considered conventional…

  Franklin Steele April 23, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Twitter Reacts to First Jets Home Playoff Game in 19 Years

  Everyone knew that Game 3 between the Winnipeg Jets and Anaheim Ducks was going to be rowdy….

  Franklin Steele April 20, 2015
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  Atlantic

  Detroit Red Wings Have Big Blue Line Problems

  It’s become an elephant in the room for Detroit Red Wings fans and the scribes that cover…

  Franklin Steele April 20, 2015
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  Atlantic

  Has Anyone Seen Bobby Ryan?

  Ottawa Senators fans have been on a bit of a roller coaster ride over the last few…

  Franklin Steele April 19, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Sidney Crosby Scores While Falling Down (Video)

  The Pittsburgh Penguins went into Game 2 against the New York Rangers needing some goals from Sidney…

  Franklin Steele April 18, 2015
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  Pacific

  Connor McDavid Shakes Up Oilers Rebuild

  The Edmonton Oilers have won the 2015 NHL draft lottery, guaranteeing them the enviable right to draft Connor…

  Franklin Steele April 18, 2015
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  NHL West

  Patrick Sharp Spins and Scores (Video)

  The Nashville Predators brought their A-game in the first period of Game 2 against the Chicago Blackhawks….

  Franklin Steele April 17, 2015
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  From The Ice

  P.K. Subban Punches Milan Michalek in the Head (Video)

  P.K. Subban is not too worried about making friends in this first round series. The Montreal Canadiens…

  Franklin Steele April 17, 2015
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  From The Ice

  P.K. Subban Scores in Game 2 (Video)

  You knew P.K. Subban was going to score in Game 2, didn’t you? After the NHL handed…

  Franklin Steele April 17, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Cory Conacher Pops Water Bottle With Utica Comets (GIF)

  Cory Conacher‘s days as a top-six NHL forward are likely over. The diminutive center has bounced around…

  Franklin Steele April 17, 2015
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  NHL East

  Gary Bettman Misses Chance to Entertain With Draft Lotto

  I might be one of 12 or 13 hockey fans who doesn’t actively hate Gary Bettman. To…

  Franklin Steele April 17, 2015
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  From The Ice

  J.T. Brown Blocks Steven Stamkos Shot With Face (Video)

  Anyone who didn’t recently start watching hockey knows that Steven Stamkos has one of the most devastating…

  Franklin Steele April 16, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Petr Mrazek Flashes Leather on Braydon Coburn (Video)

  Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock rolled the dice by starting Petr Mrazek over veteran Jimmy Howard…

  Franklin Steele April 16, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Mark Stone Injury Update: Big Blow for Senators

  Last night Mark Stone was the recipient of a slash from P.K. Subban. The Ottawa Senators forward…

  Franklin Steele April 16, 2015
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  From The Ice

  P.K. Subban Ejected for Slashing Mark Stone (GIF)

  Mark Stone has been one of the NHL’s top players over the last six weeks. He muscled…

  Franklin Steele April 15, 2015
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  Atlantic

  Andrei Markov Scores on Carey Price (Video)

  Before you ask: yes, Andrei Markov and Carey Price are on the same team. With the Montreal…

  Franklin Steele April 15, 2015
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  NHL East

  Capitals vs Islanders: Four Storylines to Watch

  The Washington Capitals just can’t get away from participating in playoff series against teams based in New…

  Franklin Steele April 14, 2015
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  From The Ice

  Brandon Sutter Gets Stitches, Scores Goal (Video)

  Brandon Sutter takes a ton of flack from Pittsburgh Penguins fans and pundits alike. He was given…

  Franklin Steele April 11, 2015
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  NHL East

  2015 NHL Playoffs: Capitals vs Islanders Preview

  One of the few 2015 NHL playoff matchups that didn’t require the final day of the regular…

  Franklin Steele April 11, 2015
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  From The Ice

  David Perron Faceplants Into Boards (GIF)

  It’s been a tough couple months for David Perron. He’s been one of a handful of Pittsburgh…

  Franklin Steele April 11, 2015