The Evolution of John Tavares
“If there is somebody in my life who I know hates losing the most, it would have to be Johnny, He brings a great leadership quality on and off the ice . . . Sometimes it’s hard to believe he’s 21....
View ArticleErik Johnson’s Road to Redemption
When Erik Johnson was drafted 1st overall in 2006, St. Louis thought that they had found their next franchise defenseman. The Blues, once a consistent playoff contender (to the tune of 25 consecutive...
View ArticleThe Shootout: A Roundtable Discussion on the NHL
The dog days of summer are here, but that hasn’t stopped us from continuing to publish fresh content. In the first of a recurring series of posts, Mike Colligan, Anatoliy Metter, James Neveau, and Jeff...
View ArticleIs There An Effective Method of Protesting an NHL Lockout?
If a person were to paint with a broad brush when describing fans of the four major sports in North America, there are a few conclusions that would be reached. NFL fans are the most prevalent, but the...
View ArticleThe Lockout Hurts, Part I: Los Angeles Kings
The impending NHL lockout could be a blessing in disguise for several NHL teams. However, the Los Angeles Kings are not one of them. Although they played hockey well into the month of June, the Kings...
View ArticleThe Lockout Hurts, Part III: Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes had arguably the best offseason of any NHL club. They upgraded at center considerably with the acquisition of Jordan Staal from Pittsburgh. They signed a top line winger in...
View ArticleThe Lockout Hurts, Part IV: San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks have been one of the NHL’s most successful franchises over the past decade. They have been first or second in the Pacific Division in nine of the past 10 seasons. They have...
View ArticleRelocation Roulette: New York Islanders Do Right By Fans with Brooklyn Move
John Tavares (Icon SMI) Ever since the NHL lockout began in September, fans have been clamoring for their favorite sport to return to the ice. Twitter posts bemoaning the lack of hockey being played...
View ArticleRule Your Fantasy Hockey Pool in 2013
The NHL lockout presents an interesting challenge when trying to evaluate NHLers. Some played competitively in the AHL, ECHL, or over in Europe. Others were busy working out and staying in shape. Some...
View ArticleWho Will Be in the Hall of Fame Class of 2015?
On June 29th, the Selection Committee of the Hockey Hall of Fame will meet in Toronto to select and announce the class of 2015. After analyzing the potential inductees, here is my breakdown of who’s...
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