In almost mystifying fashion, the Ducks continue a downward spiral, which ominously began with a 3-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 30th. Yes, they were shut out 3-0 by Nashville the night before, but that is somewhat acceptable. The team began the season with a 4-1 loss to Buffalo, followed by four ...
Recently I published the first half of An Early Season 2012 NHL Mock Draft, and this is the second half. If you missed the first part, you can read it here: http://thehockeywriters.com/an-early-season-2012-nhl-mock-draft-selections-1-15/ The standings used in this mock draft are based on Stanley Cup odds, and the player rankings are based on a combination of ...
The most under the radar team in the Western conference (and possibly the entire NHL), has to be the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks boast arguably the best line in hockey – The “RPG” line. Bobby Ryan, reigning league MVP Corey Perry, and talent laden center Ryan Getzlaf. RW Teemu Selanne continues to defy father time, ...
Something that quacks, waddles and eats bugs for breakfast isn’t typically considered more physical than a ferocious animal that devours said creature for its breakfast. And yet, on Friday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, that’s exactly how it was. The Anaheim Ducks, on the strength of 31 saves by Jonas Hiller and ...
Western Conference // Eastern Conference I know what you’re thinking: how could this be a predictions piece nearly a week into the NHL season? But, if you really think about it, most teams haven’t even begun to get their legs underneath them yet. So it’s still fair game in my mind to bring to you ...
Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Well kids, the NHL season will finally be upon us tomorrow night. The Boston Bruins will battle the Philadelphia Flyers in their first game as defending champions, and it will kick off six months of nearly nonstop action. After a summer that was known more for tragedies off the ice than ...
Well I’m-a goin’ back down maybe one more time Deep down home, October road And I might like to see that little friend of mine That I left behind once upon a time Oh, promised land and me still standing It’s a test of time It’s a real good sign Let the sun run ...
Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Columnist Over the life of the hockey renaissance that has taken over the city of Chicago in the past four years, there hasn’t been a player who has both electrified fans with his skill set, and made people roll their eyes with his off the ice choices, the way Blackhawks winger ...
Have you ever wanted to get to know your favourite hockey player? ”Get to know”, as in grab a beer, play some shinny, share feelings about the collective bargaining agreement over dinner kind of “get to know”? Fantasized about watching the game with Henrik Zetterberg and finding out you both hate the same players? (- ...
Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Correspondent With the dearth of NHL activities during the dog days of summer, some writers are turning to the tried and true method of generating lists to help pass the time. Whether it’s grading the quality of the work done by NHL general managers this off-season or discussing the finer points ...
