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…
To Shake Hands or Not to Shake Hands? Why is This Even a Question? Monica McAlister | January 2, 2011 The NHL may not have a handshake ‘rule,’ but it has become tradition after every playoff series comes to an end and for the last few years after the Winter…
Toe To Toe With The Boogieman Rick Gethin | December 17, 2010 Columbus, OH His NHL career spanned 12 years and included 630 games played, 15-57-72 and 1449 PIM. He’s gone toe to toe with some of the best players in…
Lidstrom Nets First Hat Trick Monica McAlister | December 16, 2010 When debating the great question as to whom is the best defenseman of all time, it usually comes down to either Bobby Orr or Nicklas Lidstrom. While this question may…
It’s Time to Put Kris Letang Into the Norris Trophy Conversation Mike Colligan | December 14, 2010 By Mike Colligan A look into the recent history of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise reveals no shortage of legendary offensive players. Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin –…
Hotlanta Hero: Examining Dustin Byfuglien’s Flying Start for the Thrashers James Neveau | December 1, 2010 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent When the Atlanta Thrashers acquired Dustin Byfuglien from the Chicago Blackhawks back in June, it was widely considered to be a solid trade for a franchise…
Blackhawks Ruminations: Final Thoughts on the 2009-10 Blackhawks James Neveau | June 14, 2010 Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent -It seems fitting that the final goal of the 2009-10 Blackhawks’ season was scored by Patrick Kane. After his off-season transgressions put a damper on the…
2010 NHL Entry Draft Prospect – Cam Fowler Christopher Ralph | March 24, 2010 The Hockey Spy’s 2010 NHL Entry Draft Preview – Cam Fowler Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames…
Doug Harvey: The Second Best NHL Defenseman Ever The Hockey Writers | October 24, 2009 In the 1950’s prior to the arrival of Bobby Orr, the best defenseman in hockey was undisputedly Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens.
Hockey History Repeating? Do The Penguins And Red Wings Compare To The 1980s’ Oilers And Islanders? Christopher Ralph | May 21, 2009 Christopher Ralph is a staff columnist at THW. As I watch the conference finals and as much as I want to see a Penguins – Blackhawks final, I am facing the…
5 For Writing: Mock Entry Draft Goodness; Wilson Named Head Coach of 2010 Team U.S.A. Paul Benvin | April 7, 2009 5 For Writing is THW’s daily cornucopia of hockey related headlines. If you have a link that you think should be here feel free to fill out the form at…
Wings Plug the Drip, Dust Oilers 8-3 Paul Benvin | February 7, 2009 “We’re getting better.” That comment was made by an unnamed Edmonton player after the Oilers gave up only one goal in the second period of what was ultimately an 8-3…
