What if Nabokov Signing was the Ultimate Chess Move for Detroit? Mike Colligan | January 22, 2011 Confusion lingers in the wake of Evgeni Nabokov‘s return to the NHL as every passing hour brings another twist and turn. After Nabokov signed a one-year deal with the Detroit…
Welcome to the Early Morning Skate: 22 Jan 2011 Monica McAlister | January 22, 2011 Welcome to the early morning skate. A look around at what happened in the hockey world last night: Montreal Canadiens 7; Ottawa Senators 1 Two Canadian teams going in opposite…
Have the Red Wings made a deal with the Devil? Monica McAlister | January 21, 2011 The time is upon us to find out if any of the theories floating around about the Detroit Red Wings and their motives behind signing goaltender Evgeni Nabokov. With injuries…
Forget stepping up, is it time to shut Evgeni Malkin down? Mike Colligan | January 18, 2011 A conscience crisis? From thousands of miles outside of Pittsburgh, that’s what the drama surrounding Sidney Crosby‘s concussion was termed last week as skeptics donned their tinfoil hats in an…
Howard steps up as Osgood goes down injured Monica McAlister | January 9, 2011 With the news that Chris Osgood’s on again off again groin injury has reached the point of furhter action Jimmy Howard had to step up and suit up against the…
Bertuzzi and Helm Serve Up Crow in Edmonton Monica McAlister | January 5, 2011 I will be the first to admit and own up to the fact that I wasn’t thrilled with the Detroit Red Wings re-signing Todd Bertuzzi to a two-year deal with…
World Junior Hockey Championships 2011: Canada-USA Semifinal Breakdown Christopher Ralph | January 3, 2011 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the World…
To Shake Hands or Not to Shake Hands? Why is This Even a Question? Monica McAlister | January 2, 2011 The NHL may not have a handshake ‘rule,’ but it has become tradition after every playoff series comes to an end and for the last few years after the Winter…
World Junior Championships 2011 Players To Watch – Part 3: Best of the Rest – Is Sven Bartchi the Next El Nino? Christopher Ralph | December 24, 2010 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the World…
Lidstrom Nets First Hat Trick Monica McAlister | December 16, 2010 When debating the great question as to whom is the best defenseman of all time, it usually comes down to either Bobby Orr or Nicklas Lidstrom. While this question may…
Greetings From Smashville! Season 13, Week 4 Jas Faulkner | November 1, 2010 by Jas Faulkner, Nashville Correspondent Before I start, I have to make a confession: I have a bizarre loathing of costumed characters. Yeah, I know, not the best neurosis to…
Red Wings’ fight Breast Cancer Monica McAlister | October 21, 2010 Tonight the Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Calgary Flames; however, there is more to it than just a hockey game. The Red Wings will be auctioning off…