50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers, Bruins Swap Forwards Rick Cole | January 11, 2016 The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, the National Hockey League’s two also-rans, got together yesterday and completed a one-for-one trade of forwards. The dissension-ridden Bruins dealt away truculent winger…
The Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Evolution Kristi Loucks | January 11, 2016 In recent years, coach Joel Quenneville has had to deal with one, maybe two rookies in his lineup. Even then, they were used sparingly until he felt they could…
Alex Ovechkin Scores 500th Goal in 801st Game Dustin L. Nelson | January 10, 2016 Alex Ovechkin scored his 500th career goal against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. It came in his 801st career game. That makes Ovechkin hit the major milestone in the fifth…
The Kings’ First Half: By the Numbers Eric Roberts | January 10, 2016 It seems like just yesterday the Los Angeles Kings were cleaning out their lockers after a disappointing 2014-15 season that ultimately saw them miss the playoffs. But with a blink…
Q & A with Mike Green of the Detroit Red Wings Dan Rice | January 9, 2016 For ten seasons Mike Green played his heart out for the Washington Capitals as one of the best defenseman in franchise history (fifth all-time among Caps blue liners). He is…
Fantasy Fluctuation: Veteran Streaks & Fantasy Hockey Equilibrium Dustin Nelson | January 9, 2016 Time for our weekly check-in on the players whose ownership has changed the most in the last week to find steals and deals for your fantasy hockey team. RISERS Shane…
Emerson Etem Traded to Canucks Michael Straw | January 8, 2016 For the second time in less than a year, Emerson Etem is the centerpiece of a trade. The New York Rangers have traded the 23-year old defenseman turned winger to…
Artemi Panarin Defines Yeast Mode Kristi Loucks | January 8, 2016 Last spring, when the Blackhawks signed Artemi Panarin they knew that they had a special player. What they didn’t know was how he was going to fit into their star-studded…
5 Most Obscure College Hockey Teams to Ever Exist Tony Wolak | January 8, 2016 In their inaugural year at the NCAA Division I level, Arizona State has gained a lot of press for being a trailblazer for growing college hockey in the South. But…
Dallas Extends GM Jim Nill for Five Years Dustin Nelson | January 8, 2016 The Dallas Stars are expected to announce a five-year contract extension for general manager Jim Nill on Friday, according to Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News. A five-year extension…
John Tavares Honored – Not Burdened – With All-Star Game Selection Will Burchfield | January 8, 2016 It has become current in hockey circles to denounce the NHL All-Star Game while taking pity on those selected to play in it. Ya know… Patrick Kane punished for terrific…
Six Degrees of an L.A. Kings Trade Mitch Michals | January 7, 2016 The NHL trade deadline is February 29th, but several clubs have already decided to act on their biggest weaknesses. I was all prepared to write this column as yesterday’s feature…