Vladislav Namestnikov – Knight in Shining Armor THW Archives | November 25, 2011 Gallivanting in on his faithful steed [his skates], wielding his trusty sword [his hockey stick] and making mince meat of enemies [opposing defensemen], Vladislav Namestnikov is one of the key reasons why…
Vlasic Represents an Interesting Pickle for Sharks Walter McLaughlin | November 22, 2011 That’s one crunchy pickle™! In the Silicon Valley, Vlasic means much more than cucumbers soaking in a brine of distilled vinegar and corn syrup. It’s also the last name of…
Is Brendan Smith The Next Great Red Wing? Andrew Johnson | November 21, 2011 The newest face to the Red Wings lineup, Brendan Smith, perhaps didn’t make the greatest impression on fans as he tried to secure himself a roster position for the 2011-12…
Max Domi: A Different Chip Off The Old Block David OConnor | November 19, 2011 If you didn’t know his last name was Domi, you would never guess that he’s the son of a legendary hockey enforcer. Max Domi’s elite offensive talent and vision have…
Can Nino Niederreiter Turn the Islanders Season Around? Rich Klennert | November 18, 2011 After a 3-1-0 start the New York Islanders quickly went on a downward spiral going 2-7-3 in their last 12 games, reminiscent of their awful 21 game stretch last season.…
Hungry Howie: Jimmy Howard’s Appetite for Excellence Andrew Johnson | November 16, 2011 Boasting an 8-4-1 record and a tied-for-league-best 3 shutouts, Jimmy Howard is attracting attention from around the league much like he did during his rookie campaign 2 seasons ago, and…
Inducting the Eagle. Ed Belfour Enters the Hockey Hall of Fame Stephen Stoneman | November 14, 2011 He will go down as one of the best goalers of all time. Tonight, Ed Belfour will take his place into the Hockey Hall of Fame alongside other greats Joe Nieuwendyk,…
Nathan MacKinnon’s A Future NHL Superstar David OConnor | November 14, 2011 Nathan MacKinnon has been called many things. A lot of people call him “the second coming of Sidney Crosby”, while some prefer to call him “Crosby Jr.” and various other…
Simon Gagne Just What the Doctor Ordered in L.A. Walter McLaughlin | November 13, 2011 Mention the name Ilya Kovalchuk within earshot of a Los Angeles Kings fan and get ready to run for cover. More likely (since it’s L.A., after all), an icy stare…
Rookie Ryan Johansen Sparks Blue Jackets Alex Stallings | November 13, 2011 How does one go from a mid-round selection in the Bantam draft to a top-5 pick in the NHL draft? If you are Ryan Johansen of the Columbus Blue Jackets…
Unsung Vancouver Hero Alex Edler, NHL Defensive Scoring Leader Daniel Schöpf | November 11, 2011 The loss of a blue-liner with the ability of Christian Ehrhoff would be tough for any team, luckily the play of Alex Edler has been a saving grace so far…
Captain Not So Serious: Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks and HNIC Stephen Stoneman | November 11, 2011 Last Saturday, Canada’s premier Hockey Franchise, Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) used their newest segment to feature one of Canada’s greatest players. Your captain: Jonathan Toews. HNIC’s new program called…
