Maple Leafs’ Options to Get No. 1 Defenceman David Petrie | June 16, 2017 The Maple Leafs made an enormous amount of progress in 2016-17, but in order to make the jump from fringe playoff team to Stanley Cup contender, a number one defenceman…
Buyer Beware of Kevin Shattenkirk Brian Anderson | June 15, 2017 Throughout the past NHL season, speculation swirled around where Kevin Shattenkirk would be moved. After several unsuccessful trade attempts, the St. Louis Blues traded him to the Washington Capitals. Now…
2007 NHL Draft: The 16 Defensemen Selected Before PK Subban Brandon Share-Cohen | June 11, 2017 This post was re-written based on an article published in 2012 by Fred Poulin. We’ve re-written it to better reflect the present and all stats are accurate as of the…
Should Rangers Pursue Shattenkirk? Brian Anderson | June 7, 2017 After the New York Rangers’ second-round exit from the playoffs, their newly acquired defensemen Brendan Smith became a UFA. The Rangers gave up a second round pick in 2018, the…
Rumor Rundown: Barrie Trade Talk Resurrected? Tom Dianora | May 29, 2017 Last offseason, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie was the subject of some trade speculation. As far as we know, nothing ever really came close to happening on that front, but…
Upgrade Options for Devils’ Defense Jesse Kinney | May 27, 2017 Any New Jersey Devils fan that watched last season can tell you that the team needs major upgrades on defense. Turnovers, sloppy positioning, and lack of production were all too…
5 Free Agents Bruins Should Avoid Chris Gere | May 16, 2017 The Boston Bruins are coming off a relatively successful season. There’s reason for optimism. They qualified for the playoffs, Brad Marchand made the leap to stardom, and David Pastrnak showed that…
Keeping T.J. Oshie Is a No-Brainer Sammi Silber | May 14, 2017 The Washington Capitals have a lot of pending free agents to address, but one of them should be handled with the utmost importance. T.J. Oshie is set to hit the…
Match Made in Heaven: Stars, Shattenkirk & Hitchcock The Hockey Writers | May 13, 2017 It seems as if the Stars’ luck is beginning to turn around. In just the past month, the team has taken major strides to break out of poor habits created in…
Summer Fun, Blueshirts Style Brian Anderson | May 12, 2017 The offseason begins. After the Rangers lost a heartbreaker in the second round, it is time to see what the summer holds for them. General manager Jeff Gorton certainly has…
Top 5 NHL Defense Corps Branden Poelzer | May 10, 2017 In today’s NHL, defensemen have to excel at both ends of the ice. Possession, mobility, and offensive/defensive instincts are key, and this article highlights just that. Instead of simply ranking…
Rumour Rundown: The Shattenkirk Rental and More Moving Capitals? Jim Parsons | May 4, 2017 With the Washington Capitals on the brink of 2017 NHL playoff elimination, it won’t take long for fans, media and management to start asking ‘what went wrong?’ How can a…