What Can Edmonton Oilers Fans Expect from Nail Yakupov? David OConnor | August 19, 2012 When a star prospect is chosen first overall in the NHL Entry Draft, high expectations immediately follow; it comes with the territory. Nail Yakupov received the right to that pressure this past June, and he’ll be holding on to it all season long.
The Next Step: Five NHL Teams Ready to Leap into the Playoffs in 2012-13 Michael Rappaport | August 18, 2012 One of the benefits of the “post-lockout” NHL is the parity that now exists throughout the league. Since the 2004-05 work stoppage, 29 of the 30 NHL teams have made…
Could Steven Stamkos Improve on a 60-Goal Season? Justin Godfrey | August 15, 2012 As the labor discussions drag on through the summer NHL fans are starting to deal with the possibility of a lockout followed by a shortened or, in a worst case…
Would a Lockout Hurt or Help the New York Rangers? Michael Rappaport | August 15, 2012 The New York Rangers will enter the 2012-13 season as one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. Despite the optimism in New York, the quest for the organization’s…
What Should The Anaheim Ducks Expect From Cam Fowler? Collin Insley | August 14, 2012 Over the course of the off-season, I’ll be examining the essential questions facing the Anaheim Ducks in the 2012-13 season, as they look to regain elite standing in the league. Stay…
2012-13 NHL Regular Season Predictions: Western Conference Fred Poulin | August 14, 2012 August is the time of the year where things are very slow regarding NHL news, especially since the free agency “frenzy” has cooled down and that NHL training camps are…
Breaking Down Canada’s 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Roster David OConnor | August 12, 2012 With the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament approaching, here’s a breakdown of Canada’s roster.
2012-13 NHL regular season predictions: Eastern Conference Fred Poulin | August 11, 2012 August is the time of the year where things are very slow regarding NHL news, especially since the free agency “frenzy” has cooled down and that NHL training camps are…
Florida Panthers: The Forward Lines You Won’t See, but Should Charlie Crespo | August 9, 2012 If Dale Tallon has his way, the Florida Panthers forward lines just might be set already. The top line of Kris Versteeg, Stephen Weiss, and Tomas Fleischmann probably isn’t going anywhere,…
Brian Gionta Critical to Canadiens’ Success K. Ross Read | August 7, 2012 Brandon Prust and Colby Armstrong may have been hand-selected by new GM Marc Bergevin as the final pieces to this year’s Montreal Canadiens roster, but the club’s most valuable…
Canada, Russia Renew Rivalry With 2012 Challenge Series David OConnor | August 6, 2012 There’s a new way for World Junior hopefuls to make an impression on Hockey Canada staff this summer. Let’s check it out.
Pre-Season NHL Rankings: The Western Conference Dave Champion | August 2, 2012 This off-season has been full of surprising twists and turns in the NHL world, from Shea Weber signing an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Nashville Predators’ matching…
