Injury Bug Strikes Florida Panthers Hours Before Game 6
The Florida Panthers became well acquainted with the injury bug this season, and it seems to have followed them to the playoffs. After Jason Garrison went down with an injury prior to game 4, and his fill-in Keaton Ellerby going out during game 4, it now appears as if Jose Theodore has been struck down [...]
New York Rangers on Brink of Elimination
Clinching the Eastern Conference was the first task at hand. Now, the deep playoff run that the New York Rangers wanted to add to their storybook season is in jeopardy tonight. Heading back to Ottawa’s Scotia Bank Place for Game 6 of this turbulent series, the Rangers’ momentum has slumped. But, there is hope in [...]
Detroit Red Wings’ Darren Helm Done For Playoffs
Wednesday evening’s game 1 match up between the Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings was Darren Helm’s first game in nearly a month. After suffering an MCL injury on March 17th, Helm worked painstakingly to get back into the Red Wings lineup in time for the playoffs. His efforts were rewarded with just 3:08 in [...]
Washington’s Plan C: Braden Holtby
When the Capitals qualified for the playoffs , fans let out a sigh of relief, but they may want to hold their breath. Washington has finally made it into the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season and they may, just may, be able to take their 5th division title as well. But for that to [...]
Toews Cleared For Contact: Chicago Looking to Make Playoff Run
The Blackhawks are looking strong! After going 11-2-3 in their last 16 games, Chicago has earned their fourth straight playoff appearance, despite being without Jonathan Toews for the last 20 games. Now, the Hawks’ fortunes have gotten even better, as Toews has been cleared for contact with two games still to play in the regular [...]
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: No April Showers Needed!
We have survived much this fantasy hockey season but now comes the last regular season 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 [...]
Boston Bruins Weekend Clinching Scenarios and Notes
By Bob Mand, Contributing Editor Thanks to Sid the Kid and the Pens, the Boston Bruins clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs Friday night. The Sabres loss to Pittsburgh at home sealed the deal and put the B’s back into the postseason for the fifth straight year. The B’s still haven’t sewn up [...]
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: A Balanced Meaty Playoff Schedule….
We have survived much this fantasy hockey season but now comes the last March 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 [...]
Detroit Red Wings Injury Update: Good News At Last
Good news seems to be few and far between these days for the Detroit Red Wings. Mired in the midst of a slump that has seen them lose five straight games and go 3-6-1 over their last 10, Detroit has fallen to fifth in the Western Conference, just 2 points ahead of the division rival [...]
Jaden Schwartz Receiving Big Opportunity
The anxiety has subsided as the nerve-racking part is already in the bag for youngster Jaden Schwartz. Schwartz played in his first NHL game Saturday in Tampa Bay. He also notched his first NHL goal in the first period, which stood to be the game-winning goal in a 3-1 victory for the St. Louis Blues. [...]
Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: Just Call A Medic!
We have survived much this fantasy hockey season but now comes the first March 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 [...]
Where Has Mike Commodore Gone? Wings D Being Bitten Hard By Injury Bug
On February 27th, also known as NHL trade deadline day, Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland set the media world ablaze after sending veteran defenseman Mike Commodore to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a conditional 7th round draft pick. The move, which came early in the day, was widely thought to be a [...]
“Old-Time Hockey” is Killing the Game
There is an epidemic in today’s NHL. Stars are dropping left and right and it is taking away from the game’s overall appeal. Sidney Crosby hasn’t played for the better part of two years due to concussions. Chris Pronger is out for the year, same reason. Claude Giroux was out with a concussion. Danny Briere too. [...]
Panthers Without Leading Scorer On Canadian Road Trip
As the Panthers plane took off for an important 2-game Canadian road trip, one vital piece was missing; leading scorer Kris Versteeg. Florida plays in Toronto tonight and the Leafs sit 5 points behind the Panthers. On Thursday, the Cats are in Winnipeg for a crucial game against the Jets, who are currently 2 points [...]
Suspending To The Injury Is A Recipe For Disaster
Brendan Shanahan, the NHL’s head disciplinarian, has become the most controversial figure of the 2012 playoffs. Several puzzling decisions regarding supplementary discipline have left a bad taste in the mouths of hockey fans everywhere. In an attempt to explain his decisions further, Shanahan took to the airwaves Monday. In his interview with WFAN NY, Shanahan [...]
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