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Kenneth Laws

Kenneth is a graduate of the University of San Francisco in Politics and Chemistry. But his passion in life has always been hockey. He has played since he was four and even coached a few teams. Kenneth writes for the San Jose Sharks at thehockeywriters.com

Hockey 201: Zone Start and a Coach’s Trust

Kenneth Laws | May 10, 2016

When watching a hockey game on TV or even in the arena itself, fans will never notice the chess match going on behind the benches. Coaches constantly try to match…

Categories Advanced Stats

Most Valuable Goalies: Vezina Winners from the First Round

Kenneth Laws | April 30, 2016

While the poor goaltending performances have packed their bags for home, the best netminders created some of the best hockey and entertainment in the first round. The best tend to show…

Categories Commentary, NHL Goaltending

Least Valuable Goalies: Forgettable Performances in the First Round

Kenneth Laws | April 30, 2016

The first round has ended. Two series went the distance and three only lasted five games. In almost every series, the better goaltending won the day. The only cases were…

Categories Commentary, NHL Goaltending

Which Team Can Salvage Their Sinking Playoff Ship?

Kenneth Laws | April 17, 2016

Four playoff series have gone very poorly for four clubs. The Wild, Flyers, Red Wings, and Kings all find themselves down two games to none. It isn’t a death sentence…

Categories Commentary

Start Times For Sharks, Kings a Disservice to Fans

Kenneth Laws | April 15, 2016

If it is true that television ratings are aimed at audiences on the East Coast, what is the NHL doing with the all-California battle? Take a look at the start…

Categories Commentary

Ranking Playoff Goaltending Situations

Kenneth Laws | April 13, 2016

From the JS Giguere and Jonathan Quick surges to the forgettable performance of Roberto Luongo against Boston, goalies are always in the spotlight come playoff time. This postseason, there are…

Categories Commentary, NHL Goaltending

Playoff Nightmare Scenarios: Eastern Conference

Kenneth Laws | April 12, 2016

Earlier this week, we looked at nightmare scenarios in the West. And we all know bad dreams don’t discriminate by geographic location. Well, I guess they don’t cross international borders…

Categories Commentary

Playoff Nightmare Scenarios: Western Conference

Kenneth Laws | April 7, 2016

If your team is already reserving tee times for the Spring, the nightmare may already be over. If your team plays in Canada, we know the entire season has been…

Categories Commentary

O Canada! How 7 Canadian Teams Became Mediocre

Kenneth Laws | February 18, 2016

The seven Canadian teams have won 43 Stanley Cups since 1915. Montreal and Toronto are the two most successful clubs in the NHL with 37 of those. However, the last time…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL News, Trending

Fan Attendance: Does Winning Actually Bring in the Crowds?

Kenneth Laws | February 17, 2016

“If you build it, they will come” –Someone who clearly wants an ice hockey team in the desert The existential struggle of understanding why we, as a society, flock to…

Categories NHL News

Does Brent Burns Deserve Norris Trophy Consideration?

Kenneth Laws | January 12, 2016

Brent Burns scored his league-leading 18th goal among defensemen on Monday night. He leads that category by four and is second among blue liners in total points. While most pundits…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Why the All-Star Game Needs John Scott

Kenneth Laws | January 6, 2016

In case you’ve been living under a rock, I’ll repeat the largest NHL headline of the century. John Scott is an all-star. That’s right, the 6’8” enforcer was selected by…

Categories All-Star Weekend
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