Jaromir Jagr, the Skater Ross Bonander | January 13, 2014 Back in October we all saw Sidney Crosby do this to fellow Cole Harbour denizen Nathan MacKinnon: Crosby’s deke is all footwork. MacKinnon bites hard. It’s a crafty, veteran move…
Hat Trick For Antoine Vermette Comes At Right Time For Phoenix Coyotes Casey Gagnon | December 21, 2013 Antoine Vermette notched his second career hat trick Saturday afternoon with the game winning goal as the Phoenix Coyotes picked up an imporant road win in Ottawa, defeating the…
The Consummate Professional: The Jamal Mayers Story Alex Mai | December 14, 2013 On Dec. 13, 39-year old right winger Jamal Mayers announced his retirement as a player from the National Hockey League. Mayers last played on the 2013 Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks, and…
Brian Elliott Playing Savior Once Again Jeff Ponder | December 11, 2013 When the St. Louis Blues find themselves hitting a skid, there’s only one lineup change that needs to be made. Brian Elliott has been the answer to ending a bad…
Patrik Berglund Providing Blues with Something More Jeff Ponder | December 6, 2013 There is something more at play here than a lack of goals. True, center Patrik Berglund is the go-to guy for Blues critics to find errors and general problems. After…
Blues’ Vladimir Tarasenko: A Rising Star Mike Poepping | November 22, 2013 There is a reason the St. Louis Blues coaching staff and fans alike are getting more and more excited every time Vladimir Tarasenko touches the ice. It’s because he’s really…
NOW I’m Ready to Write an Article About David Desharnais The Hockey Writers | November 19, 2013 I’m ready to opine about David Desharnais. I realize I’m late to the show. Most have already substantially covered his lack of performance, in print and in all media. Including…
Fantasy Hockey: Josh Harding Makes it Look Easy Kevin Roche | November 19, 2013 Goaltender is by far the most volatile position in today’s NHL. Teams ride or die with the man between the pipes, and often have no problem dumping their starting goalie…
Tommy Wingels Rising: The Sharks’ Hybrid Forward Kenneth Laws | November 12, 2013 Outside of San Jose, very few are familiar with the name Tommy Wingels. Even a few among the Sharks’ faithful are likely to struggle on a Tommy Wingels’ pop quiz. …
Max Pacioretty: Miscast by the Habs The Hockey Writers | November 12, 2013 Depending on whom you speak with on the street, Montreal Canadiens’ forward Max Pacioretty A) Has super human healing powers earning him the nickname Wolverine, and/or B) Is hurt quite…
Introducing The New Alexander Steen Jeff Ponder | November 6, 2013 13 goals in his first 13 games. No, we aren’t talking about Steven Stamkos. The St. Louis Blues have received a gift in the goal-scoring department to open 2013-14 as…
The Case for Tanner Pearson as L.A.’s Newest Top-Six Left Winger Walter McLaughlin | October 28, 2013 Frankly, the Los Angeles Kings have been pretty darned lucky so far this season. Anze Kopitar has one goal in twelve games. Dustin Brown has five measly points. Jarret Stoll’s…
