Why the Rangers’ Chris Kreider Will Win the Calder Trophy Michael Rappaport | August 29, 2012 The last 12 months of hockey for Chris Kreider were a whirlwind. At this time one year ago, Kreider was sitting in a classroom, and preparing for his junior season…
Can Ryan Murray Make An Immediate Impact in Columbus? David OConnor | August 27, 2012 Ryan Murray has a lot of support and talent on his side. But can he take it all and translate it into an immediate impact in Columbus?
Dispatches From Planet Hockey: The Ilya, Ilya, Ilya! Edition Jas Faulkner | August 22, 2012 by Jas Faulkner, contributing editor Terrestrial Date Oh Eight Two Two Twelve, Six-Fourtyone -6 GMT A couple of years ago, an editor decided we were all going to drop what…
Preliminary Rankings for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft Brendan Ross | August 21, 2012 Year after year, intelligent hockey minds search the globe for the next generation of hockey stars ready to fulfill their childhood dreams of playing in the National Hockey League.…
The Time Is Now For Trevor Daley Derek Neumeier | August 21, 2012 If you were only able to use one word to describe Dallas Stars defenceman Trevor Daley, that word would have to be reliable. The 28 year-old Daley has effectively carved out…
What Can Edmonton Oilers Fans Expect from Nail Yakupov? David OConnor | August 19, 2012 When a star prospect is chosen first overall in the NHL Entry Draft, high expectations immediately follow; it comes with the territory. Nail Yakupov received the right to that pressure this past June, and he’ll be holding on to it all season long.
Can Mikael Granlund Become the Next Finnish Superstar? Adam Stafki | August 17, 2012 Every now and then a young player emerges from the depths of the crowded prospect pool that is seemingly destined for greatness. Not only does he exude the skill set…
Player Evaluation: Brent Seabrook Ton DeFrancesco | August 16, 2012 Without a doubt, Seabrook is the anchor for the defensive core in Chicago. His all-around attributes give the Blackhawks stability in nearly every area of the game. He’s physical, tough,…
What Should The Anaheim Ducks Expect From Cam Fowler? Collin Insley | August 14, 2012 Over the course of the off-season, I’ll be examining the essential questions facing the Anaheim Ducks in the 2012-13 season, as they look to regain elite standing in the league. Stay…
Milan Hejduk: Hockey’s Underrated Captain Ian C McLaren | August 13, 2012 About a month ago, Adrian Dater of the Denver Post suggested that the Colorado Avalanche would be wise to pursue free agent Shane Doan. While that argument could certainly be…
Quotes of the Week: About Bobby Orr Ross Bonander | August 13, 2012 The subject of this week’s quotes of the week is the one and only Bobby Orr, arguably the greatest hockey player of all time. He could take his speed to…
Brandon Dubinsky: From Blueshirt to Blue Jacket Josh Smith | August 11, 2012 Brandon Dubinsky has spent his entire professional career with the New York Rangers. For the 2012-13 season, though, he’s trading in his Blueshirt for a Blue Jacket. His path to…
