Recent Articles written by Mike McKenna

Former NHL goaltender Mike McKenna joined Daily Faceoff as an NHL analyst in Oct. 2021 after fulfilling the same role on the Vegas Golden Knights' TV broadcast for two seasons. The well-traveled McKenna spent 14 years on the ice playing professional hockey and wore nine different NHL uniforms.

Ranking every NHL goalie tandem for 2023-24

Ranking every NHL goalie tandem for 2023-24Breaking down every duo and trio – with three burning questions for each.

Staring down Lou: How standing up for yourself can change a player’s career

Staring down Lou: How standing up for yourself can change a player’s careerA career crossroads broke the right way during my playing days because I spoke up when I was being mistreated as a player.

Why it’s time to embrace ‘gambles’ like the Jake Sanderson contract

Why it’s time to embrace ‘gambles’ like the Jake Sanderson contractIn a shifting cap world, risky overpayments can look like steals within a few years.

Why we shouldn’t view Sheldon Keefe’s contract extension as a vote of confidence

Why we shouldn’t view Sheldon Keefe’s contract extension as a vote of confidenceBy extending Keefe, GM Brad Treliving eliminated a distraction, but Keefe’s runway remains short.

‘Two Sean O’Connors?’ NHL training camps bring the funny – and the weird

‘Two Sean O’Connors?’ NHL training camps bring the funny – and the weirdFrom a coach getting a puck in a sensitive era to a team accidentally inviting two players with the same name, training camps can be unpredictable.

Samsonov vs. Woll vs. Jones: Who wins the battle for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ crease?

Samsonov vs. Woll vs. Jones: Who wins the battle for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ crease?Can Samsonov hold off Woll for the No. 1 gig? And is Jones more than just insurance?

Looking back at David Krejci’s legacy, a lifetime Boston Bruin

Looking back at David Krejci’s legacy, a lifetime Boston BruinIt was Bruins or bust for Krejci, a lifer in the Black and Gold. A private person away from the rink, but a bear to play against. Boston will miss David Krejci, and the feeling is definitely mutual.

Can the Tampa Bay Lightning be confident in their goaltending behind Andrei Vasilevsky?

Can the Tampa Bay Lightning be confident in their goaltending behind Andrei Vasilevsky?Vasilevskiy is still an elite goaltender, but things start to fall apart behind him.

Grading the Erik Karlsson trade: Penguins land the big fish

Grading the Erik Karlsson trade: Penguins land the big fishThe Karlsson trade was complex: a three-way deal between Montreal, Pittsburgh, and San Jose. And it would be a disservice not to include the rest of the pieces involved.

The warning signs around Tom Wilson’s new contract with the Washington Capitals

The warning signs around Tom Wilson’s new contract with the Washington CapitalsFor Wilson, the deal makes sense. But from Mike McKenna’s point of view, he thinks there will be enough problems for the Capitals down the line.