Leafs Must be Smart with James Reimer Brett Slawson | January 22, 2016 James Reimer has been excellent for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2015-16. Through 22 games played, Reimer has led the entire NHL in Save Percentage (SVP), while his Goals Against Average…
Star Center Will be Steal of the 2016 NHL Draft Brett Slawson | January 19, 2016 Talented Draft Looming The annual NHL Entry Draft, held this year at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, June 24th-25th, provides each and every NHL franchise the opportunity to acquire…
Is Roberto Luongo a Lock for the Hockey Hall of Fame? Brett Slawson | January 19, 2016 When one thinks of Roberto Luongo, what often comes to mind are both his incredibly popular Twitter account, as well as the manner in which he was treated, and subsequently traded from…
Edmonton Oilers Need to Consider Kevin Shattenkirk Brett Slawson | January 12, 2016 Kevin Shattenkirk in undoubtedly one of the NHL’s premier young defensemen, and as of the New Year, he is also reportedly available on the trade market. On Jan. 9, Elliotte…
Edmonton Oilers Monthly Analysis: December 2015 Brett Slawson | January 11, 2016 In November of 2015, the Edmonton Oilers struggled to a 4-7-2 record, not much better than their October mark of 4-8. Come the end of November, the Oilers found themselves in…
Edmonton Oilers Should Have Claimed Brandon Gormley Brett Slawson | January 8, 2016 On Thursday, January 7th, the Colorado Avalanche placed defenseman Brandon Gormley on Waivers, most likely for the purpose of assigning him to the American Hockey League and their affiliate, the…
Edmonton Oilers Hold Surprisingly Valuable Trade Chip Brett Slawson | December 29, 2015 With the NHL Trade Deadline a few short months away, February 29th, 2016, speculation has already begun to surround numerous players and their respective futures. As the 2016 off-season slowly approaches, a number…
Team Canada Fires Blanks in Boxing Day Blunder Brett Slawson | December 27, 2015 Canada’s first game of the 2016 World Junior Championship ended seemingly as quickly as it began, with the United States skating to a 4-2 victory in what was a high-paced…
The NHL’s Top 5 Pending UFAs Brett Slawson | December 22, 2015 The NHL rumor mill has begun to churn. Although we have yet to turn the calendar and welcome in 2016, speculation has already begun regarding the future homes of numerous stars,…
5 Potential Canadian WJHC 2016 Stars Brett Slawson | December 21, 2015 It’s that time of the year. Yes, the holiday season, but in some minds more importantly, the return of the World Junior Hockey Championship, one of the most popular, if not most stressful…
Edmonton Oilers Pipeline is Running Dry Brett Slawson | December 15, 2015 Believe it or not, the Edmonton Oilers pipeline of top young prospects is beginning to run dry. Known league-wide for their high draft position on a yearly basis, the Oilers have…
Full Player Face Shields Coming to the NHL? Brett Slawson | December 14, 2015 On Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis was struck in the jaw by a Dan Boyle slap shot. The shot, and the horrific injury which ensued, forced…
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