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An Early Season 2012 NHL Mock Draft (Selections 16-30)
Recently I published the first half of An Early Season 2012 NHL Mock Draft, and this is the second half. If you missed the first part, you can read it...
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Seven Things about Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chara graces the cover of the 2011-12 NHL Media Guide, hoisting the Stanley Cup at Rogers Arena centre ice with his massive maw stretched wide in a triumphant scream. (Understandably,...
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Martin Erat: Here we go again…
Frustrating. As much as I like him, this would be my word of choice if I had to describe Nashville forward Martin Erat. His expensive contract coupled with his injury...
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The Unlikely Journey Of Chris Tanev – Vancouver Canuck
Early last year, Canucks rookie Chris Tanev was playing college hockey in the Atlantic Hockey Association for the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers. What a difference 18 months makes. Tanev...
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The New York Islanders Fading 1st Round Pick Josh Bailey
As the 2011-2012 NHL season commences the New York Islanders seem to be a trendy pick as a team on the rise. A reason for this is the promise and...
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Matia Marcantuoni: The Usain Bolt Of Hockey
Matia Marcantuoni is one the top forward prospects available in the 2012 NHL Draft. His balance and power are major strengths of his game, and he uses them to go...
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Ryan Murray: The Next Scott Niedermayer?
Ryan Murray is without question the top defenseman currently available for selection in the 2012 NHL Draft. This impact player from the Everett Silvertips of the WHL tallied 27 points...
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Curtis Glencross: Underrated, Unappreciated
Coming off an excellent season in which he posted a career high 24 goals and 43 points and despite signing a new four-year, 10.2 million dollar contract, Flames forward Curtis...
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The Rise of Islander Forward Michael Grabner
When you’re one of the fastest moving players in the NHL things tend to change even faster. As for Michael Grabner, well, he’s had one hell of a year. Although...
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The Eager Freshmen: Not-So-Obvious Calder Candidates (Part 3)
In the final part of the “Not-so-obvious Calder Candidates” we take a look at three more players – one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender who have a chance...
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Nail Yakupov: The Stinging Star
Nail Yakupov is arguably the most highly skilled player available in the 2012 NHL Draft. In the 2010-2011 season, he put up outstanding numbers, recording 101 points in 65 games,...
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Will This Be Tomas Holmstrom’s Last Season?
Since 1996 Tomas Holmstrom has donned his uniform on work nights, laced up his skates, and headed to the office. Unlike most office positions, his work has consisted of agitating,...