Hagelin Needs Bonino and Kessel Equivalents David Carlsson | September 12, 2016 Here we are after two pre-tournament games for Team Sweden, both of them against the ‘Leijonat’ from Finland, resulting in one loss (2-3 after overtime) and one win (6-3). A…
Head on a Swivel: European Rearguard Hoping for Fountain of Youth James Caldwell | September 11, 2016 We have all heard the timeless sports cliche more times than we can count: defense wins championships. The second most important position on the ice is not one defined by…
Columbus Receives Rave World Cup Reviews Mark Scheig | September 11, 2016 Our Blue Jackets Sunday Feature is back for another season. Every Sunday throughout the 2016-17 season, we will highlight a positive story from around the world of the Blue Jackets.…
Team Europe Lacking in Firepower James Caldwell | September 11, 2016 Team Europe enters the 2016 World Cup of Hockey as the unquestionable underdog. Out skilled and outgunned, most experts predict this motley group to finish last out of eight teams…
Breaking Down Team Canada’s Goaltenders Anthony Fusco | September 11, 2016 Arguably the most important position is hockey is the one between the pipes. It doesn’t matter if you’re a rebuilding team or a squad ready to compete for the Stanley…
Vladimir Sobotka Could Return Wednesday for Czechs Dustin L. Nelson | September 10, 2016 Team Czech Republic center Vladimir Sobotka suffered a clavicle injury in Thursday’s exhibition game against Team Russia and did not play in Saturday’s rematch. He had an MRI after Thursday’s…
Lightning’s Kucherov & Palat Key at World Cup Steven DiOssi | September 10, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning are sending an NHL-leading dozen players to Toronto to compete in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey being held for the first time since 2004. The…
Connor McDavid Named Captain of Team North America Steven DiOssi | September 8, 2016 Connor McDavid has been named the captain of Team North America at the World Cup, the team announced on Thursday. Sean Couturier and Aaron Ekblad were named alternate captains. Our…
Breaking Down Team Canada’s Defense Anthony Fusco | September 8, 2016 Team Canada is going to be firmly placed under a microscope for the entire World Cup of Hockey. That’s what happens when you’re arguably the best hockey nation in the…
Team Finland World Cup Preview Chad DeDominicis | September 8, 2016 Team Finland enters the World Cup of Hockey on a hot streak in international play. The Finns won the IIHF U20 World Junior Championship this year and won a Silver…
Should Habs Fans be Excited for the World Cup? Marcy Di Michele | September 8, 2016 It was almost a year ago, when the Montreal Canadiens opened up the NHL season with a historic 9-0 run. They looked unstoppable. Carey Price picked up right where he…
Sweden’s Scoring Sources at the World Cup? David Carlsson | September 8, 2016 Hockey is a simple game. You just need to outscore your opponent. While it may sound less complex than it is, Team Sweden looks like half their work is done coming up to…
