Jacob Punturi

Jacob Punturi

Jacob is a featured writer covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for Steelers On Cheap Rs-flyfishing Jordan Outlet and the NHL for Breakaway On SI. He also co-hosts the All Steelers Talk podcast. Previous work covering the NHL for Inside the Penguins and The Hockey News.

Nov 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Los Angeles Kings forward Quintin Byfield (55) screens Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Dennis Hildeby (35) as defensemen Jake McCabe (22) and Simon Benoit (2) track the play in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2025

In a recent press conference, the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager called out the team's lineup.

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Nov 15, 2025; Stockholm, SWEDEN; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov (1) warms up before playing against the Nashville Predators in a Global Series ice hockey game at Avicii Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2025

The 21-year-old Sergei Murashov is exactly the player the Pittsburgh Penguins need in their franchise for both the short and long-term.

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Nov 13, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2025

After another exciting week, one team in the Central Division emerged as the top team in the league right now, while one of the hottest teams cooled off suddenly.

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Nov 7, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) tends net against the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2025

The Minnesota Wild are playing much better overall, but the focus of these improvements is not the forward group or blue line. Instead, the focus is on their young goalie finding the next level of his game in the NHL.

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