Without question, Brian Burke’s 3 years in Toronto has seen a number of players shipped out of town. The moves seem to have paid dividends in 2011-12, as the Leafs find themselves in a top-8 spot 25 games into the season. Currently 46 former Maple Leafs or farmhands toiling on NHL teams or in their systems. ...
We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the next December edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the original Milton Bradley game. There are enough twists and turns to drive any normal person crazy. So imagine what it is like for the average hockey fan who takes on a fantasy hockey league.
When Dale Tallon came to South Florida, he told fans “You’ve put up with a lot of broken promises here in Florida. But that’s over. I’m here to deliver.” Wait. Another promise. Another “rebuilding year.” This sounds all so familiar. Yet, somehow, we wanted to believe the hype. This guy has a blueprint for success!
The Florida Panthers are set to make their first real West Coast swing over the next few days. Tonight, the Panthers are in Tinsel Town to take on the Los Angeles Kings, and on Saturday, the Panthers travel to San Jose to face the Sharks. These will be great tests for the Panthers. The Kings ...
With all 30 teams having reached the 20 game mark, the unofficial quarter mark of the NHL season, it’s time to take a hard look at the story so far, surprises both good and bad, and who the early favourites are for the season end awards. “Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you. ...
The James Norris Memorial Trophy is given annually in the National Hockey League “to the defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.” Last year’s winner was Nicklas Lidstrom, defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings, who has won the award seven times and has set the present-day standard for ...
Every year there are a few teams that start off the season playing well beyond everyone’s expectations and giving their fanbase hope of a playoff run before fading back out of the picture be season’s end. Last season the Dallas Stars and St. Louis Blues seemed like a lock to make the playoffs, but both ...
Shortly after taking the first spot in the Southeast, the Panthers hit the road with away games vs Dallas and St Louis. Great, just when things were looking good! Wait! Not so fast…the Cats are now 7-3 on the road (while 2-2-3 at home). So, just how big was a win against the Stars? Well, ...
He will go down as one of the best goalers of all time. Tonight, Ed Belfour will take his place into the Hockey Hall of Fame alongside other greats Joe Nieuwendyk, Mark Howe and also former Chicago Blackhawk Doug Gilmour. Belfour spent parts of 18 seasons in the NHL with 5 teams; he was traded to ...
After defeating the Winnipeg Jets last night, the Florida Panthers gained two points which moved them in to first place in the Southeast. Yes, it’s early in the season, but it’s looking more and more like this team has made a major turnaround since finishing last season in last place…not only in the Southeast, ...
