Montreal Canadiens (2) vs. Ottawa Senators (7) Some hockey fans in Canada will certainly be disappointed that the Montreal Canadiens won’t meet the Toronto Maple Leaf in the first round of the playoffs, but that’s not going to happen, in the first round at least, as the Habs will face the Ottawa Senators. The close division rivals will face ...
The time has come, as it has for all great hockey players. The time is now for Nicklas Lidstrom, captain of the Detroit Red Wings. After 20 seasons in the National Hockey League, Lidstrom has announced his retirement from the game of hockey. It is a decision that was born from his realization that his ...
If captain Ryan Callahan has shown his team what hard work and versatility can bring, then those traits have been modeled and shaped into a defensive winning pattern for New York. In Game 1 of the Devils series, the Rangers held the New Jersey Devils at bay by getting in the way. Outshooting the Devils ...
This playoff run has been something different for the Capitals, and the change-up has been one that has a lot of people muttering: “you used to be cool, man.” The Caps have traded in their high-flying offense, which too often came at the expense of defense, for the inverse: a tight, safe and solid defense ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager, Ray Shero, gets an adrenaline rush around the trade deadline. This time of year is like a holiday for Shero. He relishes the opportunity to improve his already exceptionally talented hockey club. With the deadline just around the corner, rumors have swirled about who may be coming to the Penguins ...
Steve Yzerman was very clear – don’t expect sweeping change despite the defensive breakdowns that are crippling the Tampa Bay Lightning. As reported by the Tampa Tribune, the Bolt’s General Manager said, “I never believe you do something just to do something.” The sophomore GM has received praise for his ability to get deals done, ...
Defense Defense Defense! By far the biggest pleasant surprise in Colorado’s first few games has been their play in their own zone. After last year’s debacle, the intention was to build a bigger, tougher unit. So far, the results are exactly that. The Avalanche look harder to play against, and are excelling at eliminating ...
This summer Red Wings fans were on the edge of their seats waiting to see whether or not captain Nicklas Lidstrom would retire. Surprise came when it was Brian Rafalski, not Lidstrom, who retired, despite having a year left on his contract. Rafalski joined the Red Wings in 2007-2008 and went on to win the ...
The Habs’ defense is poised to rock this year. The same can be said about many teams in the NHL if their top four remain healthy. The Montreal Canadiens top four rate among the best in the league, when they all dress and if young Subban doesn’t fall into the famous second season slump. Red ...
PITTSBURGH-As the Pittsburgh Penguins stride into the playoffs, let’s be realistic about their chances. They have no shot to come close to a Stanley Cup unless Sidney Crosby shows up on Dan Bylsma’s lineup card. Even supposing Sid the Kid returns at some point in the playoffs, all measures will be taken to shut down ...
