Rick Nash and Eric Staal should consent to being traded Paul Bruno | December 20, 2011 Every year the trade deadline features a number of players who are headed for free agency. Non-contending teams deem these types expendable every spring.
Making the Grade: NHL First Midterm Report Card James Neveau | November 1, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Senior Columnist As we prepare to close the book on the first month of the NHL season, there have been some real surprises this year, and just…
Eric Staal off to slow start Andrew Hirsh | October 26, 2011 It’s been a frustrating month for the Carolina Hurricanes captain. Eric Staal, a four-time NHL All-Star, has struggled mightily thus far in the 2011-12 campaign, accumulating a mere three goals…
The NHL’s Chance at Ratings Bliss Rich Klennert | October 24, 2011 In the professional sports world there are 4 major leagues they are Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Football League, and National Hockey League. The NFL is top dog,…
2011/2012 NHL Season Predictions: Eastern Conference Brandon Schlager | September 10, 2011 Eastern Conference // Western Conference With most teams kicking off training camp this week, preseason hockey right around the corner and puck drop slightly less than a month away, you…
‘Joey the Kid’ Needs Six Shooter for Sharks to Tame the Wild, Wild West Walter McLaughlin | August 9, 2011 Back when the western portion of eastern Canada was young, there was a big kid straight out of the frozen, blustery plains of Ontario. At 6’4″ and well over 200…
Hurricanes’ Standout Skinner Earns Calder Nomination James Conley | April 19, 2011 The Carolina Hurricanes missed the postseason by the slimmest of margins a few weeks ago, but have to feel good about their chances going forward with rookie of the year…
10 Might Join Jarome Iginla in the 10 x 30 Club Christopher Ralph | March 8, 2011 By now you’ve seen Jarome Iginla has added quite a monumental feather in his cap. He becomes amazingly only the 10th member of the exclusive 10 x 30 Club –…
NHL Power Rankings, February 14 Steve Kendall | February 14, 2011 NHL Power Rankings, February 14 In the spirit of the Hallmark-created holiday of St. Valentine’s Day, this week we take a look at what I love about each of the…
Team Colligan vs. Team Neveau: The Results James Neveau | January 30, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent While the big battle on the ice Sunday night took place between Team Lidstrom and Team Staal, an equally intense battle was waged behind the scenes…
Crystal ball for season’s second half … Steve Kendall | January 16, 2011 Halfway report The season just passed its halfway point. Earlier this week, we looked at midseason award winners. Today, we examine the Stanley Cup contenders, the teams to watch, and…
Welcome to the Big Show: Who Should the Final 36 All-Stars Be? James Neveau | January 7, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent From adding events to the Superskills Competition to making the All-Star Game itself into a North America vs. the World event, the NHL has continuously tried…