Sochi Olympics: Who Has the Best Goaltending? Carl Maloney | February 7, 2014 With the Sochi Olympics underway and the men’s olympic hockey tournament in just seven days, anticipation and excitement is climbing. There have been countless predictions and analysis of all the…
Chad Johnson Gets His First Shutout in Black and Gold Whitney Smith | February 1, 2014 Goaltender Chad Johnson got his first shutout with the Boston Bruins in Saturday’s matinee game at TD Garden, leading the Bruins to a 4-0 victory over Andrew Ference’s Edmonton Oilers.…
Can Martin Brodeur Replicate Mickey Mantle’s Final Hurrah? Leo Scaglione Jr. | January 28, 2014 Martin Brodeur stood just beyond what would normally be first base when the opening puck was dropped for his professional outdoor hockey game debut at Yankee Stadium. In what could…
Carolina Crowding: Hurricanes’ Goalie Jam Justin Halbersma | January 13, 2014 The Carolina Hurricanes have been one of the NHL’s hottest teams of late, sporting a 5-1 record in their last six games. Their latest effort, a 3-0 loss to the…
Is Dan Bylsma Burning Out Marc-Andre Fleury? Justin Glock | January 9, 2014 Is Dan Bylsma burning out Marc-Andre Fleury? The Flower doesn’t need to play in 85% of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ hockey games this season. The Pens have a seven point lead in…
Phoenix Coyotes Goaltender Mike Smith Continues Stellar Play Casey Gagnon | December 31, 2013 Mike Smith is always eager to rise to the occasion while minding the net for the Phoenix Coyotes. The eight year NHL veteran remains perhaps the league’s most underrated goaltender,…
Phoenix Coyotes Road Trip Full of Ups and Downs Casey Gagnon | December 24, 2013 A whispering official, a hat trick, and a puck down the pants. All in all, the Phoenix Coyotes experienced no shortage of dramatic and peculiar events during their recent…
Alias Scrivens and Jones Walter McLaughlin | December 23, 2013 They’ve been a pair of goaltending outlaws, robbing shooters across the land during Jonathan Quick’s extended recovery from a groin injury. One has a 1.66 G.A.A.; despite the aforementioned stat,…
Goalies Are Pampered by NHL Referees Justin Glock | December 23, 2013 Goalies receive chaperoned protection by the NHL referees. There is no problem with coddling goalies since they are the most defenseless individuals on the ice. They’d be mauled if the…
Antti Raanta Has Risen to the Occasion for the Blackhawks Rick Emrith | December 18, 2013 It is always a challenge for teams to adjust to injuries, though it is a regular part of the game it is still a hard for teams to overcome. When…
A Kings’ Ransom of Goaltending Riches in L.A. Walter McLaughlin | December 16, 2013 A simple check of the leaders in save percentage amongst NHL goaltenders says a lot about the strength and depth of goaltending for the Los Angeles Kings this year. It’s…
NHL Goalie Masks – From Starters To Backups Anatoliy Metter | December 10, 2013 Over the last few decades the game of hockey has undergone some noticeable transformations. While the style of play in the NHL has certainly changed, certain stylistic elements for players…