Anatoliy Metter

Is It Time For Rick DiPietro To Retire?

Anatoliy Metter | January 24, 2012

For the past six seasons, Rick DiPietro has seemingly spent more time on the injured reserve than playing NHL hockey. DiPietro’s laundry list of injuries has Islanders fans and NHL…

Jack Adams Award 2012: 5 Coaches That Should Be In the Running For This Year’s Merit

Anatoliy Metter | January 19, 2012

Yes, it is only a wee bit past the midway point of the 2011-2012 NHL Season, but there are quite a few coaches around the league that have contributed to…

Analyzing The Decisions of Corey Trivino and Charlie Coyle

Anatoliy Metter | January 16, 2012

During the month of December, Corey Trivino and Charlie Coyle made decisions that had various impacts on the BU Terriers men’s hockey team. While Trivino and Coyle’s actions were glaringly…

A Mid-Season Assessment Of The Minnesota Wild

Anatoliy Metter | January 9, 2012

With half of the 2011-2012 NHL season completed, the Minnesota Wild have looked like two different teams at times. Strong early season surges and long winning streaks propelled the Wild…

Mikael Granlund Among The Pack of Minnesota Prospects Shining At The WJC

Anatoliy Metter | January 3, 2012

The World Junior Hockey Championship medal rounds are underway and Mikael Granlund is just one of six Minnesota prospects at the tournament. While other Minnesota prospects such as Charlie Coyle…

Wild Win Against the Oilers: Chalk One Up On The Left Side For Minnesota

Anatoliy Metter | December 30, 2011

The wait is finally over. Minnesota’s offense awoke in the second period against the Edmonton Oilers as the Wild snapped an eight game winless streak. Mikko Koivu (1 Goal, 1…

From Victors to Vanquished: An Overlook of Islander Hockey From The Mid ’90s Until The Present Day

Anatoliy Metter | December 24, 2011

During the late twentieth century, the National Hockey League experienced some substantial growth as expansion franchises were added into the league. While many expansion franchises experienced various forms of success,…

Woeful Wild: 6 Reasons for 6 Straight Losses

Anatoliy Metter | December 23, 2011

Everyone that has been following the Minnesota Wild this year knows that the team has a penchant for playing and winning very close and low scoring games. Recently, the Wild…

Winless Wild: Trouble in the Tundra?

Anatoliy Metter | December 20, 2011

The Minnesota Wild are currently winless in four games and started their three game road trip with a shutout loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Even though the Wild managed to…

Guillaume Latendresse: The Minny-Man Can

Anatoliy Metter | December 18, 2011

Even though Guillaume Latendresse is not a native Minnesotan, he has found his fit in the NHL with the Minnesota Wild. The former second round selection of the Montreal Canadiens…

The Lingerer: Concussions Just Won’t Leave NHL Players Alone

Anatoliy Metter | December 13, 2011

Sidney Crosby’s latest setback has him out of the Pittsburgh lineup indefinitely and has left many fans pondering over the long-term effects of concussions. Over the past several NHL seasons,…

Wild, Riled, and Wins Compiled: 7 Reasons for Frozen Success In St. Paul

Anatoliy Metter | December 9, 2011

The Minnesota Wild continue their success in the Northwest division and Western Conference. The team’s 41 points in 29 games lead the NHL and first year head coach Mike Yeo…