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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Puck-Moving Defensemen
The Pittsburgh Penguins have added puck-moving defensemen to their roster regularly for the past two plus seasons. These puck-moving specialists include: Zbynek Michalek, Alex Goligoski, and Jordan Leopold. There has...
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Reviewing ‘Diary of a Dynasty 1957-1967′ by Kevin Shea
Now 45 years removed from the last Stanley Cup victory, the Toronto Maple Leafs struggle to approach the glory the team once had. The dynastic Leaf team of the 1960s has reached something of a mythic status.
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Setting Realistic Expectations for the 2013 Boston Bruins
It’s possible that in six months, when the 2013 NHL season is said and done, the Boston Bruins will have won their second Stanley Cup in three years.
It’s also possible that the Boston Bruins will fail to win the Northeast Division and will have to face a stacked team such as the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins or Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the 2013 NHL Playoffs.
Realistically though, the expectations for the 2013 Boston Bruins team should be somewhere between legitimate Stanley Cup contenders and strong front-runners for first place in the Northeast Division, making them among the top three teams in the Eastern Conference. If all goes well, then yes—the Boston Bruins have a real shot at playing deep into June for Lord Stanley’s Cup. If injuries begin to surmount and deplete the team’s offensive depth and Tuukka Rask is unable to stay healthy than the Bruins could very well see the latter of the scenarios listed above.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins 2013 Roster
The Pittsburgh Penguins 2013 roster will provide the opportunity for many young players to step up. Roster moves made by Penguins’ General Manager Ray Shero have paved the way for...
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THW NHL Predictions Panel
It’s (finally) that time of year again, where hope abounds and everyone gazes into their crystal pucks in order to make their predictions about the immediate future of NHL hockey....
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How the NHL Can Win Back Its Fans
After over 100 days of stupidity ended with the new collective bargaining agreement this week, the NHL can now turn its attention to two far more important items: playing hockey...
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Los Angeles Kings Season Preview: Reigning Champs Will Raise Their Banner
The Los Angeles Kings will finally have the opportunity to raise their Stanley Cup banner, although a date for the home opener has yet to be determined. The Kings were...
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The Kings and I: 2013 LA Roster
Even if we haven’t actually seen it, we’ve all heard about it. The King and I was a four-star, 1956 musical filled with star power (Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno),...
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Should the Stanley Cup Take the Year Off?
The Stanley Cup is arguably the most iconic trophy in all of professional sports. Perhaps it’s because there is only one trophy and the winner only gets it for a year.
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TML Captains: George Armstrong 1958-1969
For so many Leaf fans, there almost is no Leaf captain before George Armstrong. He is the last Toronto captain to play his entire NHL career with the Leafs. And save for a few years, he has been an employee of the Maple Leaf hockey club since his retirement.
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Will The LA Kings Lose Their Stanley Cup Momentum?
Is there a chance that the city of Los Angeles will forget about the LA Kings? The LA Kings won the Stanley Cup for the first win last spring after...
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The Ice Rink: A Brief History
And the music from the skating rink drifts across the town … All across the world, the ice rink has become a home away from home for scores of hockey...