World Junior Championships 2011 Players To Watch – Part 1: Jaden Schwartz, Sean Couturier, Brett Connolly & Ryan Ellis to lead the way for Team Canada Christopher Ralph | December 21, 2010 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the…
Jack Skille Proving His Worth to the Chicago Blackhawks The Hockey Writers | December 20, 2010 In Chicago, more than any other city, athletes are lauded for hard work. Players like former Cub Ryan Theriot or current Bull Taj Gibson aren’t the kind of star-caliber talent that…
After Two Solid Wins, Could the Blackhawks Be Turning the Corner? James Neveau | December 20, 2010 To call the season the 2010-11 Chicago Blackhawks are having tumultuous would be an understatement. They came out of the gate playing more games and with more frequency than anyone…
5 Interesting Details from the 2010 Forbes NHL Team Valuations Mike Colligan | December 2, 2010 By Mike Colligan Forbes has released their annual NHL franchise valuations for 2010 and, for the most part, results were as anticipated. The Phoenix Coyotes are bleeding cash and the…
Pit Martin – A Daughter’s Loving Tribute Mike Moore | November 24, 2010 On April 5, 1970, the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens engaged in one of the weirdest games ever in NHL history. There has never been another game like it, nor…
Greetings From Smashville! Season 13, Week 6 Jas Faulkner | November 17, 2010 Yeah, yeah I know…Toronto…the wheels came off…etc. That’s for the next digest. Let’s talk about last week. Get Backes, Get Backes, Get Backes To Where You Once Belonged…
As the Blackhawks Struggle, Is It Time For Patience or Panic? James Neveau | November 5, 2010 Jim Neveau, THW Reporter-at-Large The defending Stanley Cup champions have certainly had a crazy ride during the past five months. They won their first title in nearly 50 years in…
Blackhawks still finding their chemistry in the new season Cheryl Adams | October 17, 2010 There’s an old saying in team sports: “Good teams find ways to win. Great teams find ways to win, even when they shouldn’t.” If that’s the yardstick, then Chicago may…
Wheel of Justice: Evaluating the Wisniewski & Hjalmarsson Suspensions James Neveau | October 13, 2010 Columbus Day was an active day in the NHL. 14 teams were in action, and a good chunk of them were teams with serious playoff aspirations. Two of the games…
NHL Top 100 Prospect Rankings (Part 3: 26 to 50) Christopher Ralph | October 1, 2010 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. To qualify for this list, a prospect has to be drafted or signed as a free agent and is eligible for the…
Fantasy Hockey: Right Wing Rankings The Hockey Writers | September 27, 2010 There isn’t a ton to like about right wing. To say it is shallow is an understatement. Joe Pavelski didn’t even sniff our top 40 centers, yet finds himself as…
Review: The Rebel League (WHA) The Hockey Writers | July 25, 2010 The Rebel League: The Short and Unruly Life of the World Hockey Association by sports columnist Ed Willes is the go-to guide for the history of the WHA. Filled with a deep understanding of the game, his book is a tribute to the league that changed the game of hockey in North America.
