Southeast Division: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Southeast Division has to be, without question, the weakest division in the NHL. Sure, the Northwest has some bottom feeders in Calgary and Colorado but it also boasts contenders in Vancouver and Minnesota. The Southeast, meanwhile, is currently being paced by the Washington Capitals, a squad that would find itself in fourth place, at best, if it played in any other division. But while there are plenty of lows in the league’s worst division, it’s not all bad – it is, after all, home to the NHL’s leading goal scorer in Steven Stamkos (25). So, without further ado, here is a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of the lowly Southeast.

2014 Olympic Preview: Can Russia Skate to Glory on Home Ice?

The last time Russia had the Olympic games it was summer, the height of the cold war, and no one wanted to go to Russia. More than three decades later, they are getting the Olympics again, and no event will match the attention given to hockey. The Russians adore their hockey, and the nation’s best athletes usually flock to the sport. In Sochi 2014, Russia is certain to ice an incredibly talented team, with more than enough motivation in front of rabid home crowds to bring home the gold medal.