Neutral-Zone Crap: Should NHL have a 'chaser' in shootouts?

Blake Wheeler's goal against the Sabres earlier this week looked like it was scored in slow motion. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers, keeping young officials in the game and agents meeting with the NHLPA

Apr 01, 2022

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Blake Wheeler scored this controversial goal against the Sabres in a shootout.

Watching Blake Wheeler’s ridiculous shootout winner against the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night reminded me of a conversation I once had with former Detroit Red Wings’ pro and amateur scout Glenn Merkosky. If you watch Wheeler closely enough, you could certainly argue that he d…

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