Fact Or Fiction: Western Conference Playoffs Edition Mark Scheig | May 7, 2015 We were about 20 seconds away from having a pair of 3-0 series leads. Instead, the Calgary Flames, like they always seem to at home late in 3rd periods, find…
Into the Crystal Ball: What the St. Louis Blues Could Look Like Next Season Mike Poepping | May 5, 2015 The St. Louis Blues and their fans are undoubtedly pondering every situation over the past 3 seasons, wondering what went wrong. 3 straight 1st round postseason exits is not how…
Who Will Be Next Sharks Goalie? Assessing the Options Andrew Bensch | May 5, 2015 No More Niemi? A strong argument could be made that sticking with Antti Niemi as his main goaltender the past five seasons was a big mistake by San Jose Sharks GM…
McDavid Vs. Historic Defense: Who Wins OHL Finals? Mark Scheig | May 5, 2015 Something has to give. The OHL Finals begin Friday night when the Erie Otters face the Oshawa Generals. This is your classic matchup of a high-powered offense vs. a very…
2015 NHL Draft: What Should Sharks do at 9th Overall? Andrew Bensch | May 4, 2015 Rare Top-10 Selection Missing the playoffs for the first time in over a decade was a tough pill to swallow for the San Jose Sharks and their fans. However, Team…
Tierney Is the Glimmer of Hope in Sharks’ Sea of Drama Andrew Bensch | May 1, 2015 Regardless of whether you are among the masses of Sharks fans calling for GM Doug Wilson’s removal, or part of the minority arguing he should stay, there is no denying…
5 Prime Candidates for Regression in 2016 Bill Schoeninger | April 28, 2015 In 2013-14, it was the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 2014-15, it was the Colorado Avalanche. Everyone in the advanced stats community screamed that these teams were headed towards regression after…
Playoffs Are Within Reach For Sabres, Oilers Mark Scheig | April 25, 2015 I know what you are thinking. You are probably sitting there reading this and laughing out loud. If you are not laughing, you probably think I am crazy. You are…
Which Teams Will Define The NHL Draft? Mark Scheig | April 24, 2015 We already know the obvious. Without much doubt, the Edmonton Oilers will draft Connor McDavid 1st overall. The Buffalo Sabres will draft Jack Eichel 2nd overall. The real draft begins…
WHL Playoff Predictions: Round 3 Larry Fisher | April 23, 2015 So far, so good with my WHL playoff predictions. That said, it’s been a pretty predictable post-season thus far. Pick the favourites and you’ve been flawless. Well, unless you considered…
The Playoffs are a 7-Game Series for a Reason Mike Poepping | April 22, 2015 There’s been a lot of chatter surrounding the St. Louis Blues most recent “implosion” in game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, where the Wild took…
Three Bold Boston Bruins Offseason Predictions Joe Marraccino | April 22, 2015 Let the rumors and speculation surrounding the Boston Bruins begin. The cost of missing the postseason for the first time since 2007 has already carried some dire consequences. It cost Peter…