Can the Edmonton Oilers Survive without Taylor Hall? Brett Slawson | November 5, 2014 In Edmonton’s most recent game against the Vancouver Canucks, star forward Taylor Hall was injured after crashing hard into the net early in the second period. Hall, who was briefly helped…
Studs and Duds: Team Edition Brett Slawson | November 4, 2014 Now five weeks into the 2014-15 NHL season, there has been a bevy of surprises regarding the success of particular teams. While the majority of NHL teams are playing to…
Avalanche of Issues in Colorado Brett Slawson | October 23, 2014 To be fair, the 2014-15 NHL season is still relatively young. Yet with seven games played thus far, the Colorado Avalanche have certainly served up more worry than inspiration. Currently…
Breaking News: Slava Voynov Arrested for Domestic Violence, Suspended Indefinitely Brett Slawson | October 20, 2014 Slava Voynov Arrested News broke early Monday morning that Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov has been arrested for domestic assault, a charge which carries a maximum prison sentence of…
The Top Player Personalities in the NHL Brett Slawson | October 15, 2014 The National Hockey League is privileged to boast a wide variety of characters and their unique personalities. From the stern and uptight, such as Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, to those more…
Avalanche Snap Scoreless Streak, Shock Bruins for First Victory Brett Slawson | October 13, 2014 The Colorado Avalanche scored their first goal of the season which ended a 143:28 minute drought on their way to a 2-1 Thanksgiving matinee victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. The victory…
The Best Rivalries in the NHL Today Brett Slawson | October 7, 2014 In the NHL, rivalries between teams tend to result in the most entertaining displays of hockey. Rivalries can be fueled by a number of different aspects; such as the proximity of two teams,…
Top 5 Prospects: Colorado Avalanche Brett Slawson | October 5, 2014 The Colorado Avalanche are a young team loaded with up and coming star players. Budding stars such as Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Ryan O’Reilly, Matt Duchene and Tyson Barrie were all…
Colorado Avalanche: 2014-15 Stanley Cup Champions? Brett Slawson | October 3, 2014 In 2013-14, the Colorado Avalanche were the biggest surprise in the NHL. After failing to reach the playoffs in each of the past three seasons, stretching from 2010-11 to 2012-13,…
The Top 3 Most Undeserving NHL Captains Brett Slawson | September 27, 2014 In the NHL, the role of a team captain is to display traits which represent the direction of his team and the character of his fellow teammates. The captain is…
Jonathan Drouin Injured; Out 3-4 Weeks Brett Slawson | September 23, 2014 Jonathan Drouin Suffers Hand Injury: News broke early Tuesday morning that Lightning forward and top prospect Jonathan Drouin had suffered an injury to his right hand. An X-ray confirmed the…
2014 Senators Pre-Season: Opening Day Recap Brett Slawson | September 23, 2014 The Ottawa Senators began their 2014-15 pre-season on Monday, playing two split-squad games against the New York Islanders at the Mile One Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Despite dressing one…