NHL’s Olympic Participation Update & More News Steven DiOssi | November 17, 2016 NHL’s Uncertain Participation at Olympics Will the NHL send its players to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea? It’s a question that’s been asked since Team Canada…
The Leafs’ Diamond in the Rough Brett Slawson | November 17, 2016 Following the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, not much attention was paid to the players selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs beyond the first round, and understandably so. The Leafs had…
Stamkos, Gaudreau, Hall Updates & More News Steven DiOssi | November 16, 2016 Lightning’s Stamkos Out Indefinitely Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is out indefinitely with a torn right lateral meniscus, general manager Steve Yzerman said on Wednesday. Stamkos left the team and returned…
Who Gets Fired First? Dustin Nelson | November 16, 2016 The 20-game mark and the oft-used hallmark of American Thanksgiving are approaching like a world-destroying meteorite for many teams. The holiday is often used as a time to give your…
Penguins Continue Ugly Winning Mike Necciai | November 16, 2016 In some ways, the Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t necessarily off to a great start in 2016-17. Unsurprisingly — considering it’s only November — they’re still trying to find the right blend of forwards…
Price Chasing History, Hall Out & More News Steven DiOssi | November 15, 2016 Canadiens’ Price Seeking to Tie 89-Year-Old Record Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has the chance to tie an 89-year-old team record in front of the home crowd when the Habs…
Marian Hossa’s Not Done Yet Todd Moritz | November 15, 2016 A few weeks ago, I suggested that Marian Hossa should spend most of his ice time skating on the third line for the Chicago Blackhawks. While I still think he…
Scheifele Becoming an Elite Centre Arjun Sarai | November 15, 2016 If I could describe Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele in only one statement, it would be quite simple: He’s an absolutely terrific hockey player. The seventh overall pick in the…
Islander Storm Clouds in Brooklyn Jim Cerny | November 15, 2016 The heavy rains in New York City today are not the only storm clouds building in the boroughs. After another hard-to-watch performance Monday night, a 4-0 loss to the Tampa…
Does Weber Deserve Hart Buzz? Ryan Szporer | November 15, 2016 Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber has come as advertised, and maybe even surpassed expectations. But, if he maintains some semblance of his current off-the-charts pace (7 goals in 16 games),…
Maple Leafs Rookie Report Anthony Fusco | November 14, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs have drastically altered their image from last season to now. A huge reason for this change is the addition of a handful of rookies into the…
Staal Quickly Proving His Worth Mark Bowie | November 12, 2016 Once regarded as one of the league’s brightest up-and-coming stars and the face of the Carolina Hurricanes franchise, Eric Staal had, perhaps unfairly, become widely viewed as a shell of…
