Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders Week 1 Chris Wassel | October 17, 2011 Welcome to our debut column here on The Hockey Writers kindly dubbed “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the…
Dallas Stars: Nystrom acquisition a squandered opportunity Derek Neumeier | October 13, 2011 When The New York Rangers sent melodramatic pest Sean Avery down to the AHL, it opened up an interesting can of worms for the Dallas Stars. Everyone is already familiar…
Chicago Blackhawks: No More Cup Hangover As New Season Begins Cheryl Adams | October 8, 2011 Goodbye, Stanley Cup hangover. Hello, reinvigorated Chicago Blackhawks. The Chicago Blackhawks made some interesting moves in free agency, addressing some important needs (grit, sandpaper, toughness) in their summer acquisitions.…
Stars Wrap Preseason With Win: Final Thoughts Derek Neumeier | October 3, 2011 Exhibition games don’t mean everything, but they certainly can mean something. When the Dallas Stars defeated the St. Louis Blues by a commanding 4-0 score this past Saturday to conclude…
The New Hockeytown Brendan Ross | September 23, 2011 Since 1996-97, when the Detroit Red Wings won their first Stanley Cup in 42 long years the Motor City has been trademarked “Hockeytown” by hockey fans around the…
2011-12 OHL Season Preview: West Division Brendan Ross | September 21, 2011 The day has finally arrived. September 21st marks the kickoff of the highly anticipated Ontario Hockey League’s 2011-12 regular season. Tonight the defending OHL Champions (recipients of the J. Ross…
Penguins Sign Versatile Veteran Jason Williams Mike Colligan | July 26, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Jason Williams to a one-year, two-way contract that will pay him $600,000 at the NHL level.
Stars need Ott to take next step Derek Neumeier | July 22, 2011 As far as Steve Ott is concerned, there’s nothing that he can’t accomplish once he sets his mind to it. The Dallas Stars can vouch for that; when the team…
Seven Things About Brad Richards Jason Kurylo | July 11, 2011 Only time will tell if Glen Sather has truly righted the ship in New York at long, long last – chances are the answer is no (hit up Slats and the…
The Return of Studly Wonderbomb Derek Neumeier | July 6, 2011 When Sheldon Souray signed a 5-year, $27 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on July 12, 2007, one of the last places he expected to be playing hockey just over…
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.…
PensBurgh on the Pittsburgh Penguins Rebecca Dobrinski | May 7, 2011 Blog: PensBurgh Writers: Frank D (Manager); JDunman, Justin M, and Hooks Orpik (Editors); Lavender, GoPens!, and TonyAndrock (Authors); and tehchico (Moderator) Team: Pittsburgh Penguins Strength: PensBurgh…