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Patrick Kearns

Patrick Kearns is a New York City based freelancer writer and member of the Professional Hockey Writer's Association

February 2016

  • Ottawa’s Erik Karlsson is often dogged for his lack of defensive ability – but Brian Leetch doesn’t see a defensively deficient player.

    Is this the end of the NHL role player?

    Hockey is changing – and with teams placing more emphasis on analytics, the one-dimensional grinders are being replaced in favor of multi-skilled skaters

November 2015

  • At 32, Duncan Keith is still excelling – but most NHL defenseman are on the wane at that age.

    Bodies on the line: why it's so tough to play defense in the NHL

    There’s no expiration date on the body of an NHL defenseman, but it’s certainly a different game – and playing elite defense seems to take its toll

June 2015

  • Brandon Saad

    Blackhawks level series at two games apiece with 2-1 win over Lightning

  • Brian Boyle of the Tampa Bay Lightning

    Stanley Cup final: Lightning take series lead after beating Blackhawks at home

  • JT Brown and Ryan Callahan celebrate in the first period.

    Stanley Cup 2015: Tampa Bay down Chicago to level series at 1-1

  • Teuvo Teravainen

    Chicago Blackhawks rally to stun Lightning in Game 1 of Stanley Cup final

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