Jaden Schwartz Receiving Big Opportunity Jeff Ponder | March 18, 2012 The anxiety has subsided as the nerve-racking part is already in the bag for youngster Jaden Schwartz. Schwartz played in his first NHL game Saturday in Tampa Bay. He also…
Where Has Mike Commodore Gone? Wings D Being Bitten Hard By Injury Bug Andrew Johnson | March 5, 2012 On February 27th, also known as NHL trade deadline day, Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland set the media world ablaze after sending veteran defenseman Mike Commodore to the Tampa…
“Old-Time Hockey” is Killing the Game Michael Viola | March 2, 2012 There is an epidemic in today’s NHL. Stars are dropping left and right and it is taking away from the game’s overall appeal. Sidney Crosby hasn’t played for the better…
Panthers Without Leading Scorer On Canadian Road Trip Karl Selvig | February 28, 2012 As the Panthers plane took off for an important 2-game Canadian road trip, one vital piece was missing; leading scorer Kris Versteeg. Florida plays in Toronto tonight and the Leafs…
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: Pre Trade Deadline Musings Chris Wassel | February 20, 2012 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Pre Trade Deadline edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team…
Patrick Eaves’ Concussion Symptoms May Prompt Red Wings Trade Action Andrew Johnson | February 17, 2012 On Thursday we were given an update on the status of bottom 6 forward and astute penalty killer Patrick Eaves. That update, unfortunately, was filled with some disheartening news about…
Steve Sullivan: The Epitome of Courage David OConnor | February 16, 2012 The date was February 22, 2007. Steve Sullivan, then a member of the Nashville Predators, was facing off against arguably the greatest franchise in National Hockey League history, the Montreal…
Second Half Injuries Plague the Colorado Avalanche Again Cheryl Bradley | February 16, 2012 Just when the Colorado Avalanche thought it had the injury bug beaten, the team is slammed with problems. Matt Duchene has been out two weeks longer—and counting—than expected after he…
Mile High Minute: Colorado Avalanche Week in Review Cheryl Bradley | February 15, 2012 Wild Wild West It’s tough being a team in the Western Conference of the NHL, and the Colorado Avalanche are well aware of it. Currently, the team is sitting at…
Can Fracture Putty Help Hockey Players Speed Up Injury Recovery? Anatoliy Metter | February 15, 2012 Over the last week, there was new medical research that was conducted at the University of Georgia regarding a material called fracture putty. The material was shown to be highly…
Tuomo Ruutu’s injury changes everything Andrew Hirsh | February 14, 2012 Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu, one of the most highly coveted players leading up to the 2012 NHL trade deadline, will miss the next three weeks with an upper-body injury,…
Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: Valentines And Black Roses Chris Wassel | February 13, 2012 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Valentine’s Week edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can…