How The Blue Jackets Roster Came To Be Mark Scheig | August 2, 2015 It all started in 2002. The Columbus Blue Jackets held the third overall pick of that draft. Thanks to a trade with the Florida Panthers, the Blue Jackets got the…
Fantasy World: Reloading Through Rookie Draft Larry Fisher | August 2, 2015 Draft and develop. It’s a simple concept that, if done right, will result in long-term success. At the pro level, and in your fantasy hockey keeper league. The only difference…
3 Most Improved Metropolitan Division Teams Michael Pityk | August 1, 2015 The NHL’s western conference has been regarded as having the toughest competition in the league, but the eastern conference has gained ground in recent seasons. Given the underwhelming free agent…
Antoine Roussel One of Five French Players to Rock the NHL Tabatha Patterson | August 1, 2015 NHL fans are familiar with French-Canadian players populating their favorite teams. Outside the freezing temperatures of Quebec, however, ice hockey isn’t so hot in central Europe. While France took home…
Game of Numbers: Winnipeg Jets Edition Andrew Forbes | July 31, 2015 The Game of Numbers is an exclusive THW series looking at upcoming milestones around the NHL. Each team will be looked at individually in three parts – individual player milestones,…
Dear Tom Wilson: The Caps Don’t Need You to Fight EVERY Night Scott Lowe | July 31, 2015 It happened at some point during the Road to the Winter Classic HBO 24/7 series in December of 2010 – probably right after we watched a team doctor stitch up…
Stepan’s Deal With Rangers a Positive for Both Sides Jake Gittler | July 29, 2015 Derek Stepan and the Rangers avoided arbitration on Monday when the two sides reached a six-year deal worth $39 million. After it was reported that Stepan was seeking $7.2 million…
DeBoer Takes Over Sharks With Sky-High Expectations Andrew Bensch | July 29, 2015 Anyone who has followed me even somewhat frequently over the years knows I’m not a big fan of Todd McLellan. The former Sharks head coach and current head man of…
3 Takes: Keys To Winning The Metropolitan Division Mark Scheig | July 29, 2015 Three Takes is a weekly feature that explores the world of the Columbus Blue Jackets and offers strong insights into the team and what to watch for. Have a strong…
How Valuable Is The Dallas Stars’ Patrick Eaves? Taylor Raglin | July 28, 2015 On July 1, the Dallas Stars re-signed winger Patrick Eaves to a one-year, $1.15 million contract. The move was one of just two the Stars would make as free agency…
One Year Later: Trotz, Predators Both Thriving After Separation Dan Mount | July 28, 2015 It’s been over a year since the Nashville Predators and longtime coach Barry Trotz parted ways. Both parties have moved on with Nashville hiring Peter Laviolette and Trotz going to…
NHL Releases National Broadcast Schedule Michael Straw | July 27, 2015 The NHL has released the list of all the games that will be broadcasted nationally on either NBC or NBCSN in the United States during the 2015-16 NHL season. The…
