Hockey News: Maple Leafs Rebuild; Oilers Top Canadiens Marcy Di Michele | February 13, 2015 Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf aren’t part of the Leafs longterm plans. [The Score] Kessel talks about his future, or lack thereof, in Toronto. [TSN] Evander Kane speaks. [ESPN] Would…
Hockey News: Benn/Seguin Comments; Kane to the Sabres? Marcy Di Michele | February 11, 2015 The Oilers will be without Taylor Hall for 4-6 weeks. [Two Pad Stack] Jaromir Jagr is expecting to be traded soon. [NJ.com] Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin might be facing…
Hockey News: 1000 Games for Hartnell; Healthy Scratch for Clarkson Marcy Di Michele | February 10, 2015 Don Cherry believes the Leafs lack an identity. And he has the solution. [National Post] So David Clarkson’s contract is move-able after all. Right into the press box. [Toronto Star]…
Oilers Mailbag: Evander Kane, Todd Nelson, and Trades Marcy Di Michele | February 9, 2015 Q: Do you actually believe it’s realistic for Evander Kane to come to Edmonton? A: I like Evander Kane. I don’t know him personally, and while I understand his character…
Exploring the Idea of Evander Kane to the Oilers Marcy Di Michele | February 7, 2015 The Edmonton Oilers haven’t made the playoffs since 2006. They’ve been rebuilding essentially since the moment that Chris Pronger demanded a trade. They’ve mismanaged the roster, had a below average…
Hockey News: Evander Kane on IR; Pekka Rinne Returns Marcy Di Michele | February 6, 2015 The Penguins aren’t in a rush to re-sign Christian Ehrhoff. [Pens Labyrinth] What do the Pens need to improve as they push towards the playoffs? [Along the Boards] Outlining the…
Hockey News: Lundqvist Injury; Evander Kane Scratch Marcy Di Michele | February 5, 2015 P.K Subban is the latest NHLer to get fined for diving. [CBC] John Scott scored his second goal of the season against the Flames. [Fear the Fin] The mystery behind…
It’s Been a Wild Ride for Devan Dubnyk Marcy Di Michele | February 4, 2015 Drafting goalies can be somewhat of a science. Selecting them in the first round is always risky because they take longer to develop than skaters do, and you don’t always…
Hockey News: Sabres Playing to be Traded; Matt Cooke’s Injury Marcy Di Michele | February 4, 2015 Dave Nonis on the state of the Maple Leafs. [TSN] Ted Nolan motivates his players with hopes of another team trading for them. [Sporting News] Getting Tyler Myers will likely be…
Hockey News: Eberle’s Goal; Rick Nash Superstar Marcy Di Michele | February 3, 2015 The Nashville Predators are good again. Here’s why. [Globe and Mail] How has James Neal fared this season without Evgeni Malkin? [CBS Sports] One of the Oilers’ former coaches speaks.…
Hockey News: Shattenkirk Injury; Mike Green Trade? Marcy Di Michele | February 2, 2015 What is there left to say about the Toronto Maple Leafs? [Today’s Slap Shot] Who would you rather play for, the Jets or the Leafs? [Sportsnet] Cody Franson says he…
Oliver Ekman-Larsson? Make it Happen, Oilers Marcy Di Michele | January 31, 2015 There needs to be tempered expectations on this one. Coyotes GM Don Maloney uttered the words that “everybody is up for grabs”, and attention immediately turned to 23 year-old defenceman…