Kyle McKenna

Joined: Jul 6, 2018

Kyle McKenna is a social media specialist & freelancer who also writes for Elite Sports New York & The Hockey Writers.

Johan Hedberg, Pittsburgh Penguins. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT

3 Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender masks that are unforgettable

Mika Zibanejad, New York Rangers.(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Why the New York Rangers benefit from the NHL’s new playoff format

Tim Thomas, Dallas Stars. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

5 famous players you forgot were on the Dallas Stars

TORONTO - DECEMBER 6: Trevor Kidd #37 of the Toronto Maple Leafs enjoys the victory against the Detroit Red Wings after the game at Air Canada Centre on December 6, 2003 in Toronto, Ontario. Kidd was the backup to winning goalie Ed Belfour. The Maple Leafs defeated the Red Wings 5-2. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

5 random players you forgot were on the Toronto Maple Leafs

ATLANTA - JANUARY 07: Ilya Kovalchuk #17 and Pavel Kubina #77 of the Atlanta Thrashers against the New York Rangers at Philips Arena on January 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Thrashers wore the most forgettable jersey in NHL history

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks is congatulated at the bench after scoring a goal during the second period of a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Honda Center on February 28, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Why the Anaheim Ducks should introduce the orange third jersey as its primary

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 29: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates during warm ups before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Consol Energy Center on December 29, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Flyers won 4-2. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

3 NHL players who surprisingly thrived after the 2005 lockout

CALGARY, CANADA - JUNE 5: A Calgary Flames fan waves a flag amongst a sea of fans during the third period in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

5 best NHL goal horns of all-time in league history

YONO, JAPAN: Jaromir Jagr (C) of the Pittsburgh Penguins keeps the puck during the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season match against the Nashville Predators at the new Saitama Super Arena in Yono, in suburban Tokyo, 08 October 2000. The Penguins beat the Predators 3-1. AFP PHOTO/Kazihiro NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

NHL players should not wear No. 68 to honor Jaromir Jagr

KANATA, CANADA - MAY 13: Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils keeps his eyes on the play against the Ottawa Senators in game two of the 2003 Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Finals at the Corel Centre on May 13, 2003 in Kanata, Canada. The Devils defeated the Senators 4-1.(Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

This day in NHL history: Martin Brodeur becomes first NHL goaltender to break this record

CHICAGO - JANUARY 01: Ty Conklin #29 of the Detroit Red Wings walks off the ice after the Red Wings won 6-4 the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on January 1, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Revisiting journeyman goaltender Ty Conklin’s unique career across the NHL

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 28: The downtown highrise buildings and Space Needle is illuminated on June 28, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle, the largest city in Washington State, is located on the edge of Puget Sound. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

NHL Seattle should consider a name other than ‘Kraken’ for its franchise

TORONTO, ON - MAY 7: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1999 Quarter Finals of the NHL playoff game action at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins must reintroduce the ‘robot-pigeon’ jersey

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 14: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks during the second period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 14, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Joe Thornton plans to play past 2020-21

CALGARY, AB - FEBRUARY 1: Buddy Robinson #53 of the Calgary Flames fights Jujhar Khaira #16 of the Edmonton Oilers during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on February 1, 2020 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

4 first-round Stanley Cup playoff matchups we’d love to see

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 03: The Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders shake hands after Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 03, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes won 5-2 and won the series, 4-0. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

A guide to which NHL wild card teams to root for this spring