Washington Capitals Leave Stingrays to Partner With Reading Royals Matt Stephen | July 10, 2012 The eight-year marriage between the Washington Capitals/Hershey Bears and the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays has come to an end. The Bears and Capitals are cutting ties with their affiliate and…
The ‘Return’ Of The Two-Minute Major Ross Bonander | July 9, 2012 5 November 1955 … On this date in Hill Valley, California, young skateboarder Marty McFly drove a nuclear-powered DeLorean back in time, causing all manner of mayhem and putting his…
Audy-Marchessault Brings Speed, Skill to CBJ Josh Smith | July 6, 2012 One of the newest members of the Blue Jackets organization might be one of the best unheralded free agent signings of the offseason if he can continue his steady growth…
What Happens to the AHL if the NHL Doesn’t Return in 2012? Brent Lemon | July 5, 2012 Remember what happened to the AHL in 2004? The AHL certainly does – one doesn’t forget the sort of dramatic spikes in league attendance, national television coverage, and media interest…
Is Alex Stalock the Heir Apparent for the San Jose Sharks? Anatoliy Metter | July 4, 2012 After signing a one year deal with the San Jose Sharks, fans must be wondering what Alex Stalock’s future will be with the franchise as Thomas Greiss and Antti Niemi…
AHL To Serve As Testing Ground In 2012-13 Michael Gwizdala | July 2, 2012 During the 1990’s when the AHL and now defunct IHL had more autonomy so to speak, they served not only as a place for players to prove their mettle, but…
Blues Add Depth But Are Not Finished Jeff Ponder | July 1, 2012 On a very quiet July 1, the Blues were almost dead silent. The Blues made deals, but national coverage of the big names kept them from making headlines. The Blues…
Red Wings Assistant Jeff Blashill Moved To Grand Rapids: Demotion, Promotion, Neither? Andrew Johnson | June 25, 2012 It was just 1 year ago that up-and-coming coaching prodigy Jeff Blashill announced his resignation from the head coaching job at Western Michigan University in order to accept an assistant…
2007 NHL Entry Draft: Was it the Gift or the Curse? Margann Laurissa | June 21, 2012 It has been five years since the 2007 NHL Entry Draft took place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, hosted by the Blue Jackets. The depth of talent that…
Vancouver Canucks Wheelings And Dealings: Signings And Free Agency Daniel Schöpf | June 17, 2012 With the 2012 NHL Draft and Free Agent deadline just days away, the Vancouver Canucks have made some minor moves in preparation for the new season. The news broke last…
Tampa Bay Lightning to Pull Prospects from Norfolk? Brent Lemon | June 13, 2012 Information is surfacing that on the heels of their extraordinary, record-setting and Calder Cup-winning season, the Norfolk Admirals might be a lame duck franchise. And the Tampa Bay Lightning may…
Vancouver Canucks 2012 Draft Analysis- In The System Daniel Schöpf | June 10, 2012 The Draft season is here again and the Vancouver Canucks have a lot of planning to do. Two Presidents’ trophies in succession shows a strong team with many depth players…