Sharks Captaincy: Much Ado About Nothing Andrew Bensch | August 22, 2014 Can’t Measure Leadership In the NHL there is a far too popular narrative that leadership is critical to success. Don’t get me wrong, as an athlete, it’s nice to have…
Raffi Torres: Far From a Goon Andrew Bensch | August 20, 2014 **News alert, reports say Torres to miss first few months of 2014-15 with another knee procedure.** Double Jeopardy There is no question that Raffi Torres has deserved much of the…
The NHL to Seattle: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Walter McLaughlin | July 17, 2014 When last I wrote on the subject, the sun, moon and stars were aligning perfectly. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly was openly discussing expansion, a contingent of Seattle politicos were…
Anaheim’s Second Line Center Targets Alex Kozovski | June 27, 2014 A few months before the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I threw out the notion the Anaheim Ducks couldn’t be true Cup contenders without a franchise defenceman. Anaheim can throw out arguably…
Anaheim on the Cusp of Excellence Kyle Larkin | June 27, 2014 Back in the 2005-06 season, the Anaheim Ducks set a franchise record for points in a season with 98, going 43-27-12 in Randy Carlyle’s inaugural year as coach. In the…
Bylsma Should Be Frontrunner For Canucks Coaching Job Darrin Hayes | June 13, 2014 The Canucks are in full swing as they pursue a Head Coach for the upcoming season. Many feel the best option was Barry Trotz, who accepted the Washington offer and…
3 Rumours: All Stupid – or – Why the Leafs Should Never Trade Kadri James Tanner | June 8, 2014 I am hoping there is not much to the Leafs rumours I have been hearing this week. I have heard three rumours, all of which I would consider to…
Ronnie’s Short List Isn’t Long Enough Mark Shiver | May 30, 2014 As summer approaches along with the NHL Draft, all eyes (in Carolina) are turned towards west Raleigh, waiting for the white smoke to come billowing up from the administrative offices…
Islanders Sale Rumors: Change in Ownership on Long List of Isles’ Unknowns Spencer Davidson | March 29, 2014 Could a New York Islanders sale take place in the near future? Ever since Charles Wang took over as the majority owner of the Islanders in 2004, it has been…
With No Second-Line Center, Do the Blackhawks Stand-Pat? David Parbhakar | March 5, 2014 The Blackhawks have spent close to a year trying to find a second line center and it’s unlikely they will find one with just hours left to go in…
Vanek Saga Continues with Ducks Emerging as Potential Favorites Spencer Davidson | March 4, 2014 In my previous article, I speculated that Islanders’ forward Thomas Vanek’s rumored interest in the Minnesota Wild may have made them a perfect trade partner for Garth Snow and the…
For Islanders, it’s No Time to Vanek Spencer Davidson | February 28, 2014 When the New York Islanders made a trade for star forward, Thomas Vanek, on October 27, 2013, they were hoping that they had finally found the missing piece to their…