Jacob Punturi

Joined: Jul 3, 2024

Jacob is a featured writer covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for Steelers On SI 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.

Dec 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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A top Utah Mammoth prospect is following in his father's footsteps at the World Junior Championship.

Dec 20, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) moves the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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There's no debate that the biggest snub from Team Canada was the exclusion of a top Florida Panthers forward.

Nov 23, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) celebrates after scoring a goal during a shootout in overtime against the Seattle Kraken at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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There were few surprises on Team Canada's Winter Olympics roster, but the inclusion of a New York Islanders center was the biggest.

Dec 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Josh Doan (91) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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As the Buffalo Sabres keep winning, one of their forwards is reaching a new level.

Dec 31, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) warms up before the start of a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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One Nashville Predators veteran has rediscovered his scoring touch this season.

Oct 10, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) controls the puck in the first period of a game against the Clarkson Golden Knights at Pegula Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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Gavin McKenna is silencing the critics with his performance at the 2026 World Junior Championship.

Dec 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Montréal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) controls the puck over the blue line during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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A Montreal Canadiens rookie is running away with the Calder Trophy.

Dec 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) slips on his goalie mask during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Blues offer the perfect stopgap goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) looks to pass the puck in overtime against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-Imagn Images

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are trading a talented winger to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nov 22, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Anthony Mantha (39) skates with the puck against pressure from Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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A pair of Pittsburgh Penguins forwards are quickly becoming top trade targets in the NHL.

Dec 9, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark (35) follows the puck in the second period against the New Jersey Devils at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

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The Ottawa Senators' playoff hopes took a huge hit after their goaltender announced a personal leave of absence.

Green Bay Gamblers forward Will Zellers (34) skates with the puck against the Waterloo Black Hawks on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Waterloo won the game, 6-3.
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Through the initial days of the 2026 World Junior Championship, a pair of prospects from the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues are standing out.

Jacob Punturi

Joined: Jul 3, 2024

Stars Forward Snubbed Once Again By Team USA

Finland Unveils 2026 Winter Olympics Roster

Team USA Announces 2026 Winter Olympics Roster

Panthers Stars Providing Boost Before Return

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Top Mammoth Prospect Following in Father's Footsteps at WJC

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Panthers Forward is Biggest Snub from Team Canada

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Islanders Center is Biggest Surprise on Team Canada

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Sabres Forward Reaching New Level

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How Predators Veteran Rediscovered His Scoring Touch

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Gavin McKenna Silencing Critics at 2026 World Juniors

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Canadiens Rookie Running Away With Calder Trophy

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Blues Goalie Perfect Stopgap for Hurricanes

Blue Jackets Trade Talented Winger to Penguins

Pair of Penguins' Forwards Becoming Top Trade Targets

Senators' Playoff Hopes Take Hit After Goalie's Leave of Absence

Blues, Bruins Prospects Impressing at World Junior Championship