The NHL Backup Goaltender Phenomenon- Amateur Hour Daniel Schöpf | July 16, 2011 Who doesn’t like a nice feel good story? A cat rescued from a tree? A dog surfing? Imagine this; Pavelec, a few hours before game time for the Jets twists…
Five Reflections on the Free Agent Frenzy Mike Colligan | July 4, 2011 It’s been 72 hours since the start of free agency and the steady stream of signings has slowed to a drip, but General Managers aren’t quite on vacation just yet.…
Columbus Blue Jackets 2011 Off-Season Darren Coslov | June 1, 2011 At last, the Atlanta Thrashers will re-locate to the city of Winnipeg. After several months on edge, Thrasher nation will lose their National Hockey League Franchise due to financial constraint…
Sharks/Ducks: Quack, Quack, Cock-A-Doodle-Doo Walter McLaughlin | April 2, 2011 Throughout history, there have been a myriad of truly jaw-dropping, horrifying, ignominious characters that have withstood the test of time and reside in infamy, even today. Christians will point immediately…
A New Reason for Urgency in Coyotes Sale? James Neveau | March 29, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent After a months-long investigation into improprieties on the part of the board of the directors of the Fiesta Bowl, a damning new report has officials scrambling,…
Amidst Ownership Turmoil, Can the Coyotes Be Considered Cup Contenders? James Neveau | March 20, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent GLENDALE, Arizona – Over the course of nearly two years, the Phoenix Coyotes have been the subject of more talk about their ownership situation than about…
Fleury, Blooming into MVP Performer Justin Glock | March 7, 2011 How people in the city of Pittsburgh constantly bash Marc-Andre Fleury on popular Pittsburgh sports talk shows, like Mark Madden’s popular show on 105.9 WXDX, is beyond my comprehension. To…
On the Dark Desert Highway: Five Questions as the Coyotes Hit the Road James Neveau | February 19, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Author’s Note: Yes, the title is an homage to the opening lyric of the classic song “Hotel California” by The Eagles. Yes, you are cool if…
Send Us A Question For Claude Lemieux Andrew Rodger | February 1, 2011 This month’s “Ask the Alumni” guest at The Hockey Writers is Claude Lemieux. Send us a question and be part of the interview with the 4-time Stanley Cup champion.
‘State of the NHL’ with Gary Bettman: Phoenix, Nabokov, Concussions, Quebec City and…Siberia? Mike Colligan | January 30, 2011 RALEIGH, NC – Commissioner Gary Bettman gave his annual ‘State of the NHL’ address on Saturday afternoon at the RBC Center, site of the 2011 All-Star game. Before opening up…
The NHL Guardian Project: What’s not to love? Christopher Ralph | January 29, 2011 Guest post by Craig Chambers, Field Producer TSN The views of this wonderful piece of writing do not reflect the views of TSN or anyone else who pays me,…
From Abdelkader to Zuccarello – 27 Jan 2011 Monica McAlister | January 27, 2011 Florida Panthers 1; Boston Bruins 2 Panthers back at it after defeating the Rangers just 24 hours before in New York didn’t have as much luck against another Original Six…