Stanley Quips: Uncovering Matt Murray and Trotz’s Greatest Flaw Ben Lutz | May 6, 2016 With Pittsburgh’s overtime win last Wednesday, they have now grabbed a three games to one advantage that will be difficult for them to lose. Of the 82 situations in Stanley…
The NHL Point System is Flawed THW Archives | May 5, 2016 Originally published in July of 2016 by Cody Reiff, we still believe the point system and the ‘loser point’ need to be addressed by the league. It may have…
Can the Capitals End Mike Sullivan’s Success Ben Lutz | April 28, 2016 It was December 12th when Pittsburgh decided to go a different direction by firing head coach Mike Johnston and replacing him with assistant Mike Sullivan. It was a move general…
Stanley Quips: Viewing the Capitals’ Past and the Flyers’ Present Ben Lutz | April 27, 2016 When the final horn sounded in Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center last Sunday, the relief of the players and fans could not have been more obvious. After leading the series three…
Stanley Quips: Games of Luck and Chance Ben Lutz | April 22, 2016 After four games of unnecessary violence and an overdose of special teams play, the Washington Capitals now see themselves with a three games to one lead heading back to the…
Thomas Vanek’s Absence Felt by Wild Dustin Nelson | April 17, 2016 While he’s been the favorite whipping boy of Minnesota Wild fans this season, Thomas Vanek’s absence has created a big hole for the Wild in their first round series against…
Line by Line: Stars vs. Wild Matt Pryor | April 12, 2016 By most measurements, the Dallas Stars – Minnesota Wild series seems to be the most lopsided match-up of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs. Several notable statistics bear this out: Over…
Connor McDavid: Just Give Him the Calder Already Jordan Dix | March 17, 2016 It is just about time to get the votes in for the Calder Trophy and there is a huge debate surrounding it. I’m having trouble seeing why. Do you give…
Jason Pominville’s Rise Fueled By Bounces Dustin Nelson | March 15, 2016 The Minnesota Wild will again be playing with out the services of winger Jason Pominville when they face the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. It’s a significant absence for the Wild…
Derrick Pouliot Paying Dividends for Penguins Mike Necciai | March 6, 2016 Derrick Pouliot’s path with the Penguins has been anything but smooth. Drafted in 2012 with the eighth overall pick, which Pittsburgh acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes as part of the…
Dallas Adds Enigma in Deadline Swap for Kris Russell Taylor Raglin | February 29, 2016 For the first time as the GM of the Dallas Stars, Jim Nill made a move that saw fans coming down squarely on both sides of the fence. Among heavy…
The Last 10 Stanley Cup Champions at the Trade Deadline Ben Lutz | February 28, 2016 With the trade deadline getting closer by the day, NHL teams are hoping to make one final move to improve their roster for the short term and long term. For…
