Stadium Series: Pens vs Flyers Offers Rivalry & Redemption Mike Necciai | February 22, 2017 Things have shaped up nicely at Heinz Field in preparation for the NHL’s Coors Light Stadium Series event where the Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Philadelphia Flyers. In fact, just as the…
4 Best Defenseman in Maple Leafs History THW Archives | February 21, 2017 On this date, Feb. 21, 1974, we lost Hockey Hall of Famer and all-around good guy Tim Horton in an automobile accident. Horton, a six-time NHL All-Star, played 22 seasons…
Vermette Appeal a Waste of Time John Hoop | February 19, 2017 Antoine Vermette made a bone-headed decision during the third period of the Anaheim Ducks’ 1-0 win over the Minnesota Wild Tuesday. After losing a second straight faceoff cleanly, he gave…
Gaudreau’s up and down Season Ryan Pike | February 17, 2017 A common expression among coaches when their team has lost is “Our best players weren’t our best players.” The logic behind that saying in the National Hockey League is that…
NHL’s Top Overtime Goals from 2015-16 Darren Faria | February 17, 2017 The NHL’s decision to go from four-on-four overtime to the new three-on-three format just may be the league’s greatest rule change since eliminating the two-line pass back in 2005. It…
Leafs’ Unique Cap Situation, Therrien’s Statement & More News Steven DiOssi | February 16, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with just 25 games left to play in the 2016-17 regular season — putting them in…
The Fault in These Stars Matt Pryor | February 16, 2017 What a difference a year makes. Last year, the Dallas Stars exploded out of the starting gate and never looked back, galloping across the regular-season finish line first in the Western…
Nyquist Suspended, Capitals Trade for Gilbert & More News Steven DiOssi | February 15, 2017 Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist has been suspended six games by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Wednesday. The suspension comes as a result of a high-sticking play…
Blues Place Stastny on IR, Puljujarvi’s Progress & More News Steven DiOssi | February 14, 2017 The St. Louis Blues placed forward Paul Stastny on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, the team announced on Tuesday. While the specific cause of his injury is not known…
Montreal Canadiens Fire Therrien, Hire Julien Steven DiOssi | February 14, 2017 The Montreal Canadiens relieved Michel Therrien of his head coaching duties and replaced him with former Boston Bruins bench boss Claude Julien on Tuesday. This marks the second time in…
Wishful Thinking: 2018 Team USA Olympic Roster – Part 1 Chris O'Reilly | February 14, 2017 The 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea are a year away, but sadly the prospect of NHL players participating does not look especially promising. The most recent meeting of the…
Please Play Again: The 2016-17 Buffalo Sabres Kyle Silagyi | February 14, 2017 Winter can be a dark time in Buffalo, New York. Lake effect snow pounds the city on what feels like a weekly basis. The constant blustery winds combined with subfreezing temperatures…
