Bill Schoeninger

Connor McDavid Destroys Oilers Prospect Camp

Bill Schoeninger | July 7, 2015

On July 1st, the Edmonton Oilers began their annual summer prospect development camp. The first day was filled with medical testing and physicals, with no on-ice practices. On the 2nd…

It’s About to Get Ugly in Los Angeles

Bill Schoeninger | June 29, 2015

When Mike Richards was placed on unconditional waivers yesterday, everyone believed it was with the intention that the Kings would buy him out once he cleared. Considering his rapid decline in…

20 Alternate Dougie Hamilton Trades

Bill Schoeninger | June 29, 2015

When rumors of Dougie Hamilton being available for a trade began floating around last week, I immediately dismissed them as impossible. He’s a future stud #1 defenseman that’s 22 years…

How a Steal Became an Abomination for Boston

Bill Schoeninger | June 27, 2015

When Phil Kessel was traded from the Bruins on September 18th, 2009, it marked the end of a bitter contract dispute that dragged on for months. Kessel got the money…

Dougie Hamilton for #3 Is Downright Absurd

Bill Schoeninger | June 26, 2015

It’s one of the worst kept secrets in the world that the Boston Bruins are in trouble with the salary cap. They have $62.85M committed to nine forwards, four defensemen…

Red Wings & Flyers Will Dominate 2015 HHOF Class

Bill Schoeninger | June 23, 2015

The Draft is always an extremely exciting time in the hockey world at the end of June. It’s the first thing to get excited about once the season ends and…

Hextall’s Dream Draft for the Flyers

Bill Schoeninger | June 23, 2015

With his moves at the deadline and the hiring of Dave Hakstol as “his” first coach for the Flyers, Ron Hextall has begun to shape the Flyers to fit his…

2014 NHL Draft Redux: Whose Stock Skyrocketed?

Bill Schoeninger | June 17, 2015

It’s impossible to draw conclusions about winners and losers of the 2014 Draft already. It’s only been a year, and guys that may look like busts will end up stars,…

15 Hockey Gaffes You’ll Never Forget

Bill Schoeninger | June 16, 2015

NHLers are humans. Sometimes we forget that when we watch them because they’re able to execute and think the game at such a fast pace at the highest level. When they…

Dear Ron Hextall: Say No to Phil Kessel

Bill Schoeninger | June 14, 2015

The worst kept secret in Toronto regarding the Leafs is that Phil Kessel is likely to be traded. With the team going into full rebuild mode, it makes sense for…

Leafs & Flyers Make Perfect Draft Trade Partners

Bill Schoeninger | June 13, 2015

At the 2015 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs are scheduled to select fourth overall and the Flyers seventh overall. Trades involving picks in the top 10 aren’t overly common, but have…

5 Clutch Playoff Heroes Nobody Saw Coming

Bill Schoeninger | June 9, 2015

Every few years in the NHL playoffs, an unsuspecting lower line player turns in a performance for the ages to lead his team on a deep playoff run. Whether it’s lightning…