Derek Neumeier
Derek Neumeier primarily covers the Dallas Stars, but also other various topics related to the sport of hockey. A Journalism graduate of Mount Royal University, Derek also writes for Defending Big D, and has done previous work with the Edmonton Oilers as a communications intern and Hockey Canada as a freelance writer. You can follow him on Twitter at @Derek_N_NHL
Author's Posts
Will The Sharks Be Able To Contain The Penguins Offense?
May 31st, 2016 It didn't take long for the San Jose Sharks to realize that they're facing an entirely new type of challenge in the Stanley Cup Final. After impressively dispatching three defensive heavyweights in the Los Angeles Kings, the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues in the opening three rounds, the Sharks were caught off guard by...
London Knights Complete Miraculous Run With Memorial Cup Championship
May 29th, 2016 17 games. That's how long the Ontario Hockey League's London Knights have gone without losing, and it's a streak that's not even going to have the opportunity to end any time soon. On Sunday afternoon the Knights capped off a season for the ages with a 3-2 overtime win over the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Rouyn-Noranda Huskies...
Dallas Stars Will Have Plenty Of Options With 25th Overall Pick
May 29th, 2016 Like a beautiful Sunday afternoon with no errands to run and nothing planned, the Dallas Stars have a lot of freedom heading into the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. For many NHL teams there are obvious needs that need to be addressed at the draft table, and addressed as soon as possible. The Toronto Maple Leafs need an elite center to play...
Do Goalie Changes Provide A Psychological Benefit For Hockey Teams?
May 22nd, 2016 One of the most prominent storylines right now in the Western Conference Finals between the St. Louis Blues and the San Jose Sharks is the ongoing goalie situation with the Blues. Brian Elliott, the team's starter and most valuable player throughout the first two rounds, was pulled in favor of Jake Allen in the third period of Game 3...
San Jose Sharks Showing No Signs Of Weakness In Playoffs
May 18th, 2016 The San Jose Sharks played a near perfect game on Tuesday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference Finals series against the St. Louis Blues. They planted four goals on the Blues, allowed them to score none, and dominated special teams, going 2-for-5 on the power play while stymieing St. Louis on all six of their man-advantage...
NHL Entry Draft Rewind: Nikita Kucherov
May 9th, 2016 If you've been following the NHL playoffs at all this year, you've undoubtedly heard all about the prolific scoring exploits of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov. Kucherov has been absolutely dynamite so far this postseason, with 12 points in 10 games played, good for a tie for fifth in playoff scoring. Nine of those points,...