Looking At Sweden’s World Junior Roster David OConnor | December 20, 2011 Sweden consistently sends high-quality hockey teams to all international tournaments they participate in. Whether it’s the Olympics, World Championships, or the World Juniors, they’re teams always push for a medal.…
Four Dallas Stars Prospects To Watch at WJHCs Derek Neumeier | December 20, 2011 With the 2012 World Junior Hockey Championships just around the corner, officially beginning on Boxing Day, fans of all 30 NHL teams are beginning to take a close look at…
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: Pennsylvania Pounded! Chris Wassel | December 12, 2011 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the next December edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team…
Pacific Division Anything But Pacified Walter McLaughlin | December 11, 2011 On paper, this was to be one of the strongest, most competitive divisions in the NHL this year. It’s a good thing “paper” is now a euphemism for pixels, as…
Current NHL Standings Using New Realignment Brendan Ross | December 6, 2011 On Monday afternoon the NHL’s Board of Governors agreed to implement the proposed four conference re-alignment beginning for the 2012-2013 National Hockey League season. The new format will divide the…
What Does the new NHL Alignment Mean for the Winter Classic? Monica McAlister | December 6, 2011 There is a great deal more in creating or reestablishing old rivalries between teams. One of the most heated sports rivalries took place between the Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche; however, these two teams were not selected to be in a conference together. How great would a Red Wings vs. Avalanche Winter Classic be though?
Checking In on Former Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Ascione | December 6, 2011 Without question, Brian Burke’s 3 years in Toronto has seen a number of players shipped out of town. The moves seem to have paid dividends in 2011-12, as the Leafs find…
The Calgary Flames Jarome Iginla and Dallas Stars Unique Trade Connection Christopher Ralph | November 30, 2011 Gord Stellick in his book Stellicktricity coupled with recent trade speculation (and I emphasize speculation!) reminded me of a great series of connections when it comes to the Calgary Flames…
First Quarter Findings… James Phieffer | November 29, 2011 With all 30 teams having reached the 20 game mark, the unofficial quarter mark of the NHL season, it’s time to take a hard look at the story so far,…
New Ownership for the Dallas Stars Breathes Life into the Franchise Tim McQuade | November 22, 2011 After two years of unpredictability, the Dallas Stars have a new owner who is committed to winning. A bankruptcy court in Delaware approved the sale of the Stars to Tom…
Falling Stars: Dallas in a Tailspin Tim McQuade | November 21, 2011 After starting the season 11-3, the Dallas Stars have fallen off a precipice. The Stars have lost five straight and no longer look like the dominating force they were in…
Memories of Dougie, The Eagle and Nieuwy Mark Ascione | November 20, 2011 The 2011 Hockey Hall of Fame induction class had a distinct Toronto flavor to it, as all 4 of the player inductees saw their careers pass through the city. That’s…