Vlasic’s Norris Candidacy Lies in McLellan’s Hands Andrew Bensch | October 10, 2014 Way back in the day, this wee lad projected Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to win a Norris trophy for most outstanding defenseman (written as a teenager, please excuse the excessive…
Champs, Mosts, Worsts, & Firsts: Your THW Preseason Predictions Game Jeff Herman | October 9, 2014 You know what would make preseason predictions even better? Turning them into a contest to see who’s the best at it. So that’s what we did. Seventeen THW writers participated,…
Niemi Earns Second Straight Start After Shutout Andrew Bensch | October 9, 2014 Last season a number of followers assumed I was “anti-Niemi” but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I’m a big fan of both Niemi and backup goaltender Alex Stalock.…
Development and Growth: Sabres 2014-15 Season Preview Chad DeDominicis | October 9, 2014 The Buffalo Sabres enter the new season with no talk of suffering in the summer by the teams management. Instead a new attitude of optimism and growth has been preached…
5 Predictions for the 2014-15 St. Louis Blues Jeff Ponder | October 9, 2014 Yesterday, we previewed the St. Louis Blues’ upcoming season. Paul Stastny and Jori Lehtera look to make a difference this season while rookie goaltender Jake Allen has officially been given…
2014-15 Season: The Flames in Transition Mario Boucher | October 8, 2014 One rookie. That’s the only youthful addition for the Calgary Flames. So no big surprise when it came to who made the roster for the new season. Team management and…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are Destined for Failure in 2015 Nicco Cardarelli | October 8, 2014 We’re just hours away from the NHL regular season starting up for another year, and to Toronto Maple Leafs fans, the moments before opening night puck drop are probably some…
Washington Capitals Season Preview: Not There Yet Matthew Speck | October 8, 2014 The Washington Capitals missed the playoffs by three points last season under former coach and player Adam Oates, three measly standings points. There’s a lot that has changed in the…
Back to the Future! Sharks Stuck in 1988 Andrew Bensch | October 8, 2014 Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde There is no denying that San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson and head coach Todd McLellan are some of the best in the business in…
THW’s Composite Standings Predictions Bill Schoeninger | October 8, 2014 At THW, 15 of our authors have joined together and created NHL standings predictions for every team in the NHL. Authors considered the team’s previous finishes in the standings, offseason…
5 Things Fans Learned from the Blues Preseason Mike Poepping | October 8, 2014 The St. Louis Blues and their fans alike are anxiously awaiting opening night of the 2014-15 NHL season, and the excitement is truly rising around the city. Thursday night cannot…
Bank On It: 30 NHL Teams, 30 Big Predictions For 2014-2015 Derek Neumeier | October 8, 2014 The NHL regular season begins today, and along with it comes the large number of intriguing storylines that happen each and every year. Each NHL season is full of surprises,…
