Russia’s Triple Threat Searches For Gold David OConnor | December 10, 2011 The Russians always send fantastic talent to every hockey tournament they take part in. There’s always at least one player that appears destined for stardom on every World Junior team…
2007 NHL Entry Draft. Would Chicago Still Pick Patrick Kane 1st overall? Stephen Stoneman | December 7, 2011 Patrick Kane was a superstar in Junior, a superstar at the draft, and he immediately became a superstar in the Windy City. This guy is such a star that even…
Current NHL Standings Using New Realignment Brendan Ross | December 6, 2011 On Monday afternoon the NHL’s Board of Governors agreed to implement the proposed four conference re-alignment beginning for the 2012-2013 National Hockey League season. The new format will divide the…
Knocking on the Door: Washington’s Success Rides on Scoring Chances Angie Lewis | December 4, 2011 Ever since Dale Hunter took over head coaching duties in Washington last Monday, the Capitals have gone 1-2, finally earning their first win Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators in…
Pondering the Pens: Managing Simon Despres Mike Colligan | December 2, 2011 Simon Despres, Pittsburgh’s 2009 first-round pick, had a successful NHL debut last night against Washington. Despres assisted on Chris Kunitz’s game-winning goal and looked confident after a few early mishaps.
It Could Be Worse: Caps Still Have Improvements, Yet Ways To Go Angie Lewis | December 1, 2011 Not that the world is in need of a reminder here, but the Caps have struggled heavily of late and are now on a four-game losing streak after a 2-1…
Bruce Boudreau: Ducks Welcome New Coach Bruce Hollingdrake | December 1, 2011 It didn’t take Bruce Boudreau very long to find another coaching gig in the NHL. He’ll be running this morning’s practice and introduced formally at a press conference right after…
First Quarter Findings… James Phieffer | November 29, 2011 With all 30 teams having reached the 20 game mark, the unofficial quarter mark of the NHL season, it’s time to take a hard look at the story so far,…
More Than Just a Face in the Crowd Jas Faulkner | November 29, 2011 by Jas Faulkner, senior correspondent author’s note: Stick taps to Andrea Lindgren and Phyl Good for catching that Ryan Kesler is actually American by birth (a Canuck by the grace…
Boudreau Out, Dale Hunter In As Coach for Capitals Angie Lewis | November 28, 2011 It happened swiftly yet with little surprise: the Washington Capitals fired Bruce Boudreau Monday morning and brought in former Capital and OHL London Knight’s coach Dale Hunter. The Capitals have…
Troy Brouwer Needs A Caption Bruce Hollingdrake | November 24, 2011 The Hockey Writers is very fortunate to have Tom Turk on our team. Tom covers most Caps games for us and has a nack for capturing great action shots. Here’s…
Semin Returns and Helps Lead Caps to Victory Over Jets, Boudreau’s Moves Continue to Look Good Angie Lewis | November 24, 2011 Two days after Alex Semin was scratched for the first time in eight seasons for his failures on the ice, Joel Ward suffered the same consequences for an off-ice incident…
