S. J. Ientile

It’s Pronounced Co-Val-Chook: Thoughts On Kovalchuk’s Retirement

S. J. Ientile | July 12, 2013

Wow, was the first thing that came to mind after hearing the news that Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk is retiring from the NHL at age thirty. Still in his prime,…

Top 10 Franchise Players In The NHL

S. J. Ientile | July 11, 2013

This is a touchy topic because it’s so subjective, and of course, there are many outstanding players in the National Hockey League worthy of consideration as the best franchise player.…

It’s Safe To Be Excited About The Leafs Again

S. J. Ientile | July 10, 2013

(Somewhere outside the Air Canada Centre before Game 2 of the 1st round between the Maple Leafs and the Bruins) There is a buzz in the air tonight as the…

The Daniel Alfredsson Era Is Over

S. J. Ientile | July 10, 2013

Lost in all the hype surrounding Daniel Alfredsson leaving town is that the Ottawa Senators are better without him. Let’s face it, Alfie’s days as a top player in the…

It’s Buyout Time In The NHL

S. J. Ientile | June 26, 2013

The glorious day is finally upon us. Teams all around the league can make good on a bad signing or two and reinvigorate their long-term plan under the salary cap…

Original 6 Showdown For The Cup

S. J. Ientile | June 13, 2013

The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins are in the midst of the first all Original 6 Stanley Cup Final in thirty-four years. The last time it happened was a 1979…

Four Players That Need To Step Up In The Playoffs

S. J. Ientile | May 4, 2013

With the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs only a few days old there are four players in particular that need to have great performances. Their jobs may rely on it. Whether…

NHL Playoffs: First Round Upsets

S. J. Ientile | April 24, 2013

With the 2012-13 Stanley Cup playoffs only a week away, it’s an exciting time to be a hockey fan.

Time Running Out To Trade Roberto Luongo

S. J. Ientile | April 1, 2013

Almost a year ago rumours surfaced that Vancouver Canucks goaltender and former captain Roberto Luongo was on the trade market. Since then, Canucks GM Mike Gillis has been unable to…

Iginla’s List: Bruins, Penguins, Blackhawks and Kings

S. J. Ientile | March 25, 2013

With speculation growing about a possible Jarome Iginla deal, recent credible Twitter reports are suggesting Iggy has agreed to waive his No-Trade clause for the following NHL teams –…