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Minnesota Wild Prospects: Dissecting Gustafsson, Kuemper, and Hackett

Anatoliy Metter | February 7, 2012

With the rise of prospects such as Mikael Granlund, Jonas Brodin, Johan Larsson, Charlie Coyle, and Jason Zucker, the Minnesota Wild’s future seems to be as bright as ever. All…

Top 10 “He Really Has That Many Points?”

Andrew Sykes | February 6, 2012

While seeing the likes of Evgeni Malkin, Steven Stamkos and the Sedin’s near the top of the NHL scoring race is certainly no surprise to anyone, there are always a…

Ryan Miller Now Leads The Buffalo Sabres In Franchise Wins

Chris White | February 5, 2012

The Buffalo Sabres are having an absolutely abysmal year in what was supposed to be a big step forward for the organization. Even former Vezina Trophy winner Ryan Miller has…

Upon Further Review: No Goal

Michael Gwizdala | February 3, 2012

A jubilant Drew Doughty and the Los Angeles Kings finally slayed the pesky Columbus Blue Jackets. All three contests between the two have been decided by a single goal this…

John Tavares Dispels Any Notion That He Isn’t Top 25 Under 25

Anatoliy Metter | February 1, 2012

Earlier in the month of January, a publication was released that chronicled the best 25 players under the age of 25. However, the article’s author decided that John Tavares of…

Relocation Roulette: New Phoenix Bidder, Columbus Gets ASG

James Neveau | January 28, 2012

Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Columnist With several teams struggling financially, and rumors of franchises relocating popping up nearly every day, it isn’t surprising that even in one of the historically…

An Observer’s Mid-Season NHL Awards

Andrew Sykes | January 27, 2012

With players of the National Hockey League breaking for the All-Star Game, now is a better time than any to hand out some utterly meaningless mid-season awards. Although there are still…

Thomas protest is as American as it gets

Steve Kendall | January 25, 2012

“I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level.…

Henrik Lundqvist Is the Heart of the Rangers, But Is He Also the Hart of the NHL?

Michael Rappaport | January 25, 2012

The main reason why the Rangers are in 1st place in the Eastern Conference is because of the play of one of the team’s three all-stars, goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. The…

Weighing the Options: Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mikhail Grabovski

Lukas Hardonk | January 24, 2012

The trade deadline is quickly approaching and teams must make decisions on future free agents. Perhaps the biggest decision the Toronto Maple Leafs must make is on Mikhail Grabovski

Caps Alex Ovechkin Suspended Three Games — Fair, Foul, or What’s the Real Issue?

Angie Lewis | January 23, 2012

Per Bob McKenzie, it has been announced Monday evening that Alex Ovechkin will be suspended for three games for a hit he delivered on Zybnek Michalek. Ovechkin will surrender $154,677.75 (via…

No, Tim Thomas Should Not Be Criticized for Skipping White House Visit

Mike Miccoli | January 23, 2012

Mike Miccoli, Boston Bruins Correspondent For the opposing viewpoint on this issue, check out my colleague Jim Neveau’s piece. When I think of the 2010-11 Boston Bruins club, I think of…