Canadiens Proving Deeper than Naysayers Expected Ryan Szporer | April 18, 2017 The accolades may be going to Montreal Canadiens forward Alexander Radulov, but he’s not the whole story. While, yes, Radulov’s one-handed marker in Game 3, overtime winner in Game 2…
Misconceptions Fueling Reinhart Trade Talk Chad DeDominicis | April 18, 2017 Sam Reinhart was the second overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft. He was the first big piece the Sabres added in their rebuilding process. Just a year ago the 21-year…
The Grind Line: Holland’s Future in Detroit Brandon Peleshok | April 18, 2017 Roughly one week ago, Chris Ilitch – president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings Inc. – expressed 100 percent confidence in the Detroit Red Wings’ general manager, Ken Holland. He also…
Kassian & Talbot Having Phenomenal Starts Shane Sander | April 18, 2017 Through the first three games of the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers have a likely and unlikely hero to praise. Edmonton holds a 2-1 series lead on San Jose, and it…
Does Drouin Fit Into Lightning’s Future? Steven DiOssi | April 17, 2017 For the second straight offseason, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman’s biggest question revolves around who he will be able to re-sign ahead of free agency. Last summer’s list…
How Isles Can Improve in 2018 Patrick Hickey Jr. | April 17, 2017 The New York Islanders missed the playoffs this season by one point. That’s a tough pill to swallow. Add in how hot they ended the season, with six consecutive wins,…
Alexander Radulov – Heart of a Canadien Nick Guido | April 17, 2017 On July 1, 2016, Canadiens fans were nervously waiting for news on Montreal’s free agency plans. You would be lying if you said Alexander Radulov, from the Kontinental Hockey League,…
Leafs’ Weakness May Be Their Strength Leah Dyck | April 17, 2017 Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs have been pleasantly surprised this year, the biggest reason being the way they’ve fared against the Washington Capitals in their first two games of…
Facing Off: Oilers Roundtable Talking Entry Draft, Prospects Larry Fisher | April 17, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Oilers: Starrett, Gambardella Have Bright Futures Shane Sander | April 17, 2017 Within the last month, the Edmonton Oilers have signed a plethora of players to round out their prospect pool. With 24 free agents this summer (10 unrestricted, 14 restricted), it’s…
Blues Defying Critics, Three up on Wild The Hockey Writers | April 17, 2017 The St Louis Blues have defied their critics in their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild. The Blues have taken a 3-0 series lead over the Wild with two wins…
Unprepared and Preoccupied Rangers in Trouble Tom Dianora | April 17, 2017 Coming into their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Rangers had one distinct advantage: their forward depth. In particular, the Rangers’ roster features more skill and speed…
