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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

Rasmus Ristolainen Taking Over The Blueline In Buffalo

Derek Neumeier | January 13, 2016

Heading into the 2015-16 NHL season, fans of the Buffalo Sabres had a lot to be excited about. After a disastrous season the year prior, and no shortage of rumours…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Jesse Puljujarvi Challenging Auston Matthews For 1st Pick In 2016 Draft

Derek Neumeier | January 5, 2016

One of the most exciting things leading up to the annual NHL Entry Draft is often the back-and-forth debate about which player is going to be selected 1st overall. Sometimes…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, World Junior Hockey Championship

Coaching Was The Main Culprit In Canada’s World Juniors Disappointment

Derek Neumeier | January 4, 2016

Following a disappointing and early exit from the 2016 World Junior Hockey Championship, the process has now begun for Hockey Canada and their nation of fans to dissect just where…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

5 New Unconventional Ways That John Tortorella Can Motivate Columbus

Derek Neumeier | December 30, 2015

John Tortorella isn’t afraid to do things a little bit differently. The infamous Tortorella already had a reputation for being notoriously outspoken before this season began, but has done plenty…

Categories Humor

Situation Growing Dire For Vancouver Canucks

Derek Neumeier | December 18, 2015

A 2-0 shutout loss to a middle-of-the-pack team. A 2-6-2 record in their last 10 games. And now an injury to one of their two best players, Henrik Sedin. The…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Forward Depth Paying Dividends For Stars

Derek Neumeier | December 14, 2015

Patrick Sharp: 3rd line winger. That probably looks weird to read, right? Sharp, a four-time 30-goal scorer and three-time Stanley Cup champion, is a dynamic offensive player that could contribute…

Categories Dallas Stars

Time Is Running Out For Jack Campbell In Dallas

Derek Neumeier | December 7, 2015

The selection of Jack Campbell in the first round, 11th overall, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft is still a sore spot, maybe even an open wound, for a lot…

Categories Dallas Stars, Stars Goaltending

Trading For David Rundblad? You May Want To Reconsider

Derek Neumeier | November 30, 2015

David Rundblad is, by all means, a good hockey player. The Chicago Blackhawks defenseman is comfortable carrying the puck and is more than capable of making a good first pass…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Player Profiles

Dallas Stars Powerplay Finally Living Up To Tantalizing Potential

Derek Neumeier | November 26, 2015

Take three of the five highest-scoring players in the NHL. Then, add in a two-time 90-point scorer as well as a four-time 30-goal scorer to the mix. Sounds like the…

Categories Dallas Stars, Trending

Justin Faulk Emerging As Bonafide Number One Defenseman In Carolina

Derek Neumeier | November 23, 2015

There aren’t a lot of bright spots so far for the 2015-16 Carolina Hurricanes, a team that is currently 14th in the NHL’s Eastern Conference with a record of 7-10-3…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Where Have The Goals Gone In Tampa Bay?

Derek Neumeier | November 18, 2015

Remember the 2014-15 Tampa Bay Lightning? You know, the team with the explosive offensive firepower that scored at will, overpowering opposing defenses and goalies as they surged all the way…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Flyers Experiencing Growing Pains With Rookie Coach Dave Hakstol

Derek Neumeier | November 16, 2015

The jump from junior hockey leagues straight to the NHL is a very difficult one to make for players, often fraught with adversity and growing pains. The same, too, can…

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers
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