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…
Identifying The “Ghosts of the Montreal Forum” Steven Hindle | October 12, 2010 Although his many accomplishments are certainly worth noting…it may very well be the “Richard Riots” which forever burned the Rocket’s ghost into the soul of the Montreal Forum.
Kirk Maltby to announce retirement Monica McAlister | October 12, 2010 Long time Red Wing, and member of “The Grind Line”, Kirk Maltby is set to announce his retirement today at a pregame (5:30 p.m.) press conference at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.…
NHL Top 100 Prospect Rankings (Part 3: 26 to 50) Christopher Ralph | October 1, 2010 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. To qualify for this list, a prospect has to be drafted or signed as a free agent and is eligible for the…
Fantasy Hockey: Right Wing Rankings The Hockey Writers | September 27, 2010 There isn’t a ton to like about right wing. To say it is shallow is an understatement. Joe Pavelski didn’t even sniff our top 40 centers, yet finds himself as…