Tyler Johnson: The American Dream Brian Sklar | January 6, 2015 If Nazem Kadri is known in Toronto as “The Dream” then Tampa Bay Lightning 2nd year center Tyler Johnson is “The American Dream”. Johnson was a Calder Trophy Finalist his…
Will Weber Be Unfairly Denied Norris Trophy? Mark Shiver | January 1, 2015 Shea Weber is an elite defenseman for the Nashville Predators. That is a statement that cannot be argued against. He is also currently the highest paid player in the National…
Blackhawks Factors: Brandon Saad Connie Lee | December 17, 2014 There’s a few of the younger players in the NHL that have quickly won over the hearts of fans and proved just how much of an asset they are to…
“He’s a Superstar Now,” Says Tarasenko’s Teammates Jeff Ponder | December 17, 2014 The story of Vladimir Tarasenko seems like a never-ending tale that delivers climactic scenes at every page turn. If he’s not scoring two impactful goals in his first NHL contest,…
Joe Thornton Is as Dominant as Ever Andrew Bensch | December 14, 2014 Still Jumbo It was suggested here by my colleague a couple of days ago that Thornton was declining because he was “only” on pace for 65 points. Over the last…
Interview with Notre Dame Hounds Goaltender Benjamin Patt Brett Slawson | December 10, 2014 As is the case with all developing hockey players, the ultimate personal and athletic goal is to one day play in the National Hockey League. In order to reach this goal, each…
Is Chris Tanev the League’s Most Underrated Defenseman? The Hockey Writers | December 9, 2014 Chris Tanev has had one of those storybook paths to the NHL. Fighting adversity since his teenage days in his hometown of East York, ON. When he was 16, the defenseman was cut…
Jaromír Jágr the Spacemaker Ross Bonander | December 8, 2014 On the ice, Gordie Howe was an incomparable hockey player. Off it, he’s endlessly quotable. When asked to explain how and why his infamous elbows broke so many noses, Howe…
The Kings’ Dustin Brown Resurrects His Offense Walter McLaughlin | December 8, 2014 Like millions of viewers, I’m a big fan of The Walking Dead. If you haven’t seen it, check out the first episode of season one. Even if you’re not into…
Tommy Wingels: The Perfect Example for Kids Andrew Bensch | December 7, 2014 Coaching Youth For those who have ever coached hockey at the youth level, it can be a frustrating process teaching the fundamentals of the game. Kids generally don’t like doing…
Blackhawks Factors: Andrew Shaw Connie Lee | December 6, 2014 Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw is the kind of person that anyone would want in their close circle to back them up just in case things got awry. His numbers…
George Parros – A Career In Review The Hockey Writers | December 5, 2014 George Parros’ mustache is more famous than George Parros’ wrist shot but that’s fine with him. “My No. 1 priority is making it onto an NHL roster,” Parros told the…