Will Jonathan Quick Finally Take Home the Vezina Trophy? Walter McLaughlin | March 24, 2016 A couple of days ago, I posed the question (virtually word-for-word — writers like themes) regarding the Norris candidacy of all-world blue liner Drew Doughty. It’s a strong case, to…
Washington Capitals Finally Get Off to a Fast Start Scott Seningen | March 23, 2016 It hasn’t happened often this season. Quick starts for the Washington Capitals have happened as frequently as a goaltender winning the Hart Trophy. When it does happen, it’s appreciated, and…
What do the Numbers Say About Crawford’s Vezina Candidacy? David Tews | March 23, 2016 The NHL’s new age of advanced stats means that the players with the best numbers on the surface may not always be the ones to receive the most credit for…
Braden Holtby for the Hart Trophy? Scott Seningen | March 17, 2016 Braden Holtby has been having a phenomenal season, no doubt. He just set the record for the most wins ever by a Washington Capitals goaltender with 42, surpassing the previous…
Carter Hart – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile Andrew Forbes | March 11, 2016 Carter Hart 2015-16 Team: Everett Silvertips (#70) Date of birth: August 13th, 1998 Place of birth: Sherwood Park, Alberta Ht: 6’1″ Wt: 170 lbs. Catches: Left Position: G NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible Twitter: @C_Hart70 THW The Next Ones…
Detroit Red Wings: What’s Wrong with Petr Mrazek Tony Wolak | March 8, 2016 This season, Petr Mrazek has taken over the starting goaltender job for the Detroit Red Wings and has shown flashes of Vezina-worthy brilliance in the process. In doing so, he’s…
Facing Off: World Cup Takes Centre Stage Larry Fisher | March 7, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Boston Bruins Prepare To Enter March Gauntlet Joe Marraccino | March 4, 2016 To this point in the season, the Boston Bruins have taken their fans on a rollercoaster ride. The peaks and valleys of an inconsistent squad has taken its toll on…
Even Mother Nature Doesn’t Scare the Capitals Scott Lowe | January 24, 2016 So far this season nothing has been able to derail the red-hot Washington Capitals – not opposing teams, not suspensions and not injuries to key players. But next up on…
THW’s Midseason NHL Awards Dustin Nelson | January 11, 2016 As the NHL crosses the season’s midpoint, it’s time to hand out some midesason NHL awards, including the Jack Adams, Vezina, Calder, Norris and Hart trophies. Jack Adams: Bruce Boudreau…
Capitals Firepower Dominating Road to Cup Mark Shiver | January 3, 2016 I have had the pleasure of watching the Washington Capitals take on the Carolina Hurricanes twice in Raleigh. I was thoroughly impressed. This is a team that is hitting on…
Fantasy Findings: Braden Holtby and the New Cats on the Block Eric Roberts | December 30, 2015 In today’s Fantasy Findings we talk about the top fantasy goalie through the majority of the 2015-16 season and we take a look at the hottest team in the NHL’s…