Predicting the Top-5 Power Play Units for the 2015-16 Season Glynn Cosker | August 10, 2015 The power play unit’s success rate is often the variable that determines if an NHL team makes the playoffs – and how far they progress in the postseason. Let’s take…
THW’s Top 50 Drafted NHL Prospects Bill Schoeninger | August 10, 2015 For a number of franchises, their prospect pools are the strongest part of the organization. It also means that the current on-ice NHL product is probably pretty poor. But, the…
Hindsight is 20/20: NHL Offer Sheet Edition Bill Schoeninger | August 10, 2015 The history of the offer sheet in the NHL is an interesting one. In the 1990s, the offer sheet was a popular tool among GMs, with 25 being extended in…
Why is Hybrid Icing Still a Thing? Jeff Ponder | August 10, 2015 It’s the thought that counts, right? When your mom bought you that Notre Dame Snuggie for Christmas, simply because you mentioned watching a Fighting Irish game once in November, you…
Hockey News: Ducks Ink Silfverberg; Auston Matthews Goes International Jeff Ponder | August 9, 2015 The Anaheim Ducks made news, while the league prepares for training camps to open in just over a month. Here’s your news for Sunday, Aug. 9. Here’s the info on…
Who is the Boston Bruins’ Franchise Player? Cam Hasbrouck | August 9, 2015 When the NHL expands in the coming years, the Boston Bruins will have to protect several players from the expansion draft. Boston, like every team, will be sure to protect…
Jason Zucker Primed For Big Year In Minnesota Jonny Nomland | August 9, 2015 Is it me, or does Jason Zucker seem like the type of guy you’d love to grab a beer with? He reminds me of a Vince Vaughn (albeit stature), one…
Rangers’ Yandle Set to Become Major Contributor Tom Dianora | August 9, 2015 When the New York Rangers acquired offensive-minded defenseman Keith Yandle from the Arizona Coyotes at last season’s trade deadline, many saw the move as one that would get the Blueshirts…
The Effects of Social Media on the Kane Investigation Andrew Forbes | August 8, 2015 He’s a three-time Stanley Cup winner, a Conn Smythe winner, an Olympic silver medalist and a Calder Trophy winner along with many other accomplishments. When his game his on, he’s…
Top 5 Celebrities You May Not Know Are Hockey Fans Jonathan Gardner | August 6, 2015 Despite often being treated as the “red-headed stepchild” when it comes to professional sports, the NHL has fans from all walks of life. This includes actors and actresses who may…
The Montreal Canadiens’ Diamond in the Rough: Alexander Semin Glynn Cosker | August 6, 2015 When the Montreal Canadiens offered Alexander Semin a one-year contract worth just $1.1 million, many Habs experts raised their eyebrows. One of the most polarizing characters in the NHL was…
USA Hockey Announces Dean Lombardi as GM for World Cup Dustin Nelson | August 6, 2015 USA Hockey announced Los Angeles Kings president and GM Dean Lombardi as the GM for Team USA at the upcoming 2016 World Cup of Hockey on Thursday. USA Hockey took…
