As hockey fans, and sports fans in general, we often get so caught up in what’s happening on the ice that we may forget about all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes in order to make what we watch possible. The many other individuals who work hard for their organizations ...
This off-season has been full of surprising twists and turns in the NHL world, from Shea Weber signing an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Nashville Predators’ matching of it, to the NHL owners’ one-sided proposal for a new CBA, or the continual ownership drama in Phoenix and the subsequent effect that has ...
With Shea Weber accepting an offer sheet at an upwards of $100M over 14 years from the Philadelphia Flyers, it has put the Nashville Predators in an incredibly tough spot especially after losing Ryan Suter to the Minnesota Wild. If they decide not to match (which is a real possibility) it’s quite clear that the ...
Stan Bowman decided to extend Oduya to a three-year contract extension on May 29th, just under a month before free agency, making Johnny Oduya the topic of conversation leading up to the “frenzy” that started July 1st. It was shocking to some as many believed that the Blackhawks would pursue a crop of bigger and ...
Maybe Luongo would accept a trade to Chicago, but would Blackhawks fans accept it? Roberto Luongo was on 99.3 The Fox’s “The Jeff O’Neill Show” and endured a 22 minute in-depth interview, most of which is about his future in the NHL. “I’d rather not talk specific right now,” Luongo told CFOX-FM 99.3. “I’ve always ...
The puck always seems to be on his tape when the game is on the line. He keeps goaltenders awake at night with his lightning-quick release, and pinpoint accuracy. He is the sniper, hockey’s most potent goal scorer. Today, we take a look at the NHL’s ten best sharpshooters. 10. Patrick Sharp – After a ...
One of the biggest buzz words of the post-lockout NHL is “parity”, and a quick look at the playoff races in either conference reveals why. With mere weeks to play in the 2011-12 NHL regular season, only a handful of teams in both conferences can truly consider themselves out of it. Regardless of what you ...
Now with half the season in the rear view mirror, key stats make clear that a more physical Blackhawk defense could be the solution to their stalled championship run. Off season acquisitions were intended to raise the grit of sandpaper around the Hawks blue-line. But hoping a value goaltender like Ray Emery can make it ...
Already in the midst of a December that has seen them play 6 of 9 games away from home, the Detroit Red Wings’ true test will come during their final 4 games of the year. With just 2 Western Canadian stops left (Vancouver & Calgary) before this difficult 4 game post-Christmas struggle, the Red Wings ...
Before we blame an innocent Englishman over the next loss for the Montreal Canadiens, let’s take a look at the situation they’re facing in their next game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. The Chicago Blackhawks have arguably the best, or at least the best healthiest, player in the league at the moment ...
