Anatoliy Metter

Andrei Vasilevski – The Next Ones: 2012 NHL Draft Prospect Profile – KHL Hopper or NHL Backstopper?

Anatoliy Metter | March 19, 2012

Andrei Vasilevski THW Close-Up: Date of Birth: July 25, 1994 Place of Birth: Tyumen, Russia Height: 6’3″ Weight: 193 lbs. Shoots: Left Position: G NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 For complete…

Fantasy Hockey Panel: All-Purpose Playoff Pickups

Anatoliy Metter | March 12, 2012

With the fantasy hockey playoffs rapidly approaching, fantasy managers have limited time to snag a piece that might greatly impact their playoff run. For the next couple of weeks, Fred…

Charlie Coyle Inks Entry-Level Deal, Are Granlund and Zucker Next?

Anatoliy Metter | March 3, 2012

Charlie Coyle and the Minnesota Wild agreed to a three year entry-level contract on Thursday. While the terms of the deal were not specified, the signing of Coyle was a…

New York Islanders: Is a Move to Brooklyn or Pilgrim a Likely Scenario?

Anatoliy Metter | February 29, 2012

With the New York Islanders’ lease running out in 2015, there have been many rumors regarding a possible move out of Nassau County. Areas such as Kansas City, Quebec, Las…

Marek Zidlicky Trade Nets Minnesota Wild & NJ Devils An Acceptable Return

Anatoliy Metter | February 25, 2012

The Marek Zidlicky era in Minnesota has come to an end as the veteran offensive-defenceman was shipped to the New Jersey Devils last night in exchange for Washington’s second round…

Minnesota Wild: Playoff Hopes Still Alive as NHL Trade Rumors Swirl

Anatoliy Metter | February 20, 2012

With the NHL trade deadline less than 2 weeks away, the Minnesota Wild are trying to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race. The Wild were mired in a…

Fantasy Hockey Panel: Jimmy Howard Injury, Andy McDonald’s Return, and More

Anatoliy Metter | February 17, 2012

Welcome to the third installment of the Fantasy Hockey Panel with Monica McAlister, Fred Poulin, Peter Harling, and myself, Anatoliy Metter. Considering that every category won or lost will be…

Can Fracture Putty Help Hockey Players Speed Up Injury Recovery?

Anatoliy Metter | February 15, 2012

Over the last week, there was new medical research that was conducted at the University of Georgia regarding a material called fracture putty. The material was shown to be highly…

The Fantasy Hockey Panel: Streaking Sam Gagner, Rookie Production, and More

Anatoliy Metter | February 8, 2012

With the fantasy playoffs less than 6 weeks away, owners should be stocking up on talent for the stretch-run. In the second installment of The Fantasy Hockey Panel, Monica McAlister,…

Minnesota Wild Prospects: Dissecting Gustafsson, Kuemper, and Hackett

Anatoliy Metter | February 7, 2012

With the rise of prospects such as Mikael Granlund, Jonas Brodin, Johan Larsson, Charlie Coyle, and Jason Zucker, the Minnesota Wild’s future seems to be as bright as ever. All…

The Fantasy Hockey Panel: Horton’s Injury Impact, Mueller’s Return, and More

Anatoliy Metter | February 2, 2012

Welcome to the first installment of the Fantasy Hockey Panel at The Hockey Writers. Every two weeks, three of THW’s correspondents will be weighing in on issues that can have…

John Tavares Dispels Any Notion That He Isn’t Top 25 Under 25

Anatoliy Metter | February 1, 2012

Earlier in the month of January, a publication was released that chronicled the best 25 players under the age of 25. However, the article’s author decided that John Tavares of…