The last time the Sabres had a team that was able to make a push towards the Stanley Cup was in 2006 when they lost in the conference finals to the Ottawa Senators. That team included players like Daniel Briere, Brian Campbell, Daniel Paille, Chris Drury and Dainius Zubrus. They all left Buffalo in the ...
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 ...
Lately the Pittsburgh Penguins have not quite played as they did going into the 2012 All-Star break when they won seven straight games. The Pens were on a roll and completely in sync with one another. The MNK line was unstoppable and carried the Pens to their season-high winning streak. Despite being pulled from the ...
What to expect in tonight’s Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals between Boston and Montreal? It is impossible to tell, as neither team has played with any consistency and home ice seems to have no impact on the result. The momentum, however, appears to be with the Bruins, who will look to take control ...
The Montreal Canadiens have only lost one period of the nine played so far against the Bruins and hold a 2-1 series lead which is all they need to focus on heading into Game 4…
After a hiatus of a couple weeks, the THW power rankings return. With the season coming to a rapid close, teams are either starting to peak in time for a Stanley Cup push, or wilt under the crucible of the postseason pressure. Where things stand through games of March 22: 1. (1) Vancouver (47-17-9): The ...
Through games of Monday, Dec. 20: 1. (3) Philadelphia (22-8-5): Despite a 5-0 loss to Florida on Monday, not many teams are playing better than Philadelphia right now. The Flyers play an exciting, up tempo, physical brand of hockey but are now without Chris Pronger for six weeks. 2. (6) Vancouver (19-8-4): Roberto Luongo has won ...
NHL Power Rankings, Dec. 12 1. Detroit (19-6-3): Close call, but the Red Wings still top the rankings. Chris Osgood is just one win from 400 after an impressive performance against New Jersey. 2. Pittsburgh (21-8-2): Twelve wins in a row, and Sidney Crosby (18-game points streak) is one pace for 68 goals. Not to ...
It was another interesting week in the NHL. Teams continue to rise and fall as the ebb and flow of the season begins to set in. We are just past the quarter-pole of the season, and the next few weeks should help shake out just who is a legitimate contender and who will be sellers ...
By Steve Kendall Ten things for which I’m thankful in hockey this day after Thanksgiving … Getting to see Nicklas Lidstrom play: Even at 40, Lidstrom is still one of the best ever. Through a quarter of the season, Lidstrom is a candidate for at least three awards: Norris, Hart and Byng. Whether he can ...
