Stars need Ott to take next step Derek Neumeier | July 22, 2011 As far as Steve Ott is concerned, there’s nothing that he can’t accomplish once he sets his mind to it. The Dallas Stars can vouch for that; when the team…
Seven Things About Brad Richards Jason Kurylo | July 11, 2011 Only time will tell if Glen Sather has truly righted the ship in New York at long, long last – chances are the answer is no (hit up Slats and the…
The Return of Studly Wonderbomb Derek Neumeier | July 6, 2011 When Sheldon Souray signed a 5-year, $27 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on July 12, 2007, one of the last places he expected to be playing hockey just over…
Five Reflections on the Free Agent Frenzy Mike Colligan | July 4, 2011 It’s been 72 hours since the start of free agency and the steady stream of signings has slowed to a drip, but General Managers aren’t quite on vacation just yet.…
PensBurgh on the Pittsburgh Penguins Rebecca Dobrinski | May 7, 2011 Blog: PensBurgh Writers: Frank D (Manager); JDunman, Justin M, and Hooks Orpik (Editors); Lavender, GoPens!, and TonyAndrock (Authors); and tehchico (Moderator) Team: Pittsburgh Penguins Strength: PensBurgh…
Is James Neal the Real Deal? Mike Colligan | April 20, 2011 If Pittsburgh blows a 2-1 series lead and Neal can’t find the back of the net, he won’t be able to sidestep comparisons to last year’s deadline-dud Alexei Ponikarovsky.
Sharks/Ducks: Quack, Quack, Cock-A-Doodle-Doo Walter McLaughlin | April 2, 2011 Throughout history, there have been a myriad of truly jaw-dropping, horrifying, ignominious characters that have withstood the test of time and reside in infamy, even today. Christians will point immediately…
Pens Playoff Problems, What’s the Resolution? Justin Glock | April 1, 2011 PITTSBURGH-As the Pittsburgh Penguins stride into the playoffs, let’s be realistic about their chances. They have no shot to come close to a Stanley Cup unless Sidney Crosby shows up…
Book Review – Lone Star Skate Rebecca Dobrinski | March 8, 2011 The Lone Star Skate: Improbable (But True) Stories of Texas’s Hockey Heroes By Glenn Hart and Rusty Burson. (2011, Austin, TX: Bridgeway Books. Hardcover. Pp. 180. $39.95 US. ISBN 978-1-934454-38-1)…
Sticks and Stitch: A New Tradition Is Woven Into the Fabric of NHL Culture Jas Faulkner | March 7, 2011 by Jas Faulkner, Nashville Correspondent A peek inside the door of one of the livlier gatherings at Bridgestone Arena would reveal something other than the usual conference rooms full of fans in matching t shirts for a…
Stars Seek a Turnaround Tim McQuade | March 3, 2011 With the acquisition of Alex Goligoski and the return of injured players, the Dallas Stars are beginning to regain the consistency that disappeared in February.
Penguins trade Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal Mike Colligan | February 21, 2011 The long-awaited trade deadline move by Penguins GM Ray Shero finally happened Monday afternoon as the team sent defenseman Alex Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal and Matt Niskanen.