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2019 NHL Draft: 10 Risers from Fisher’s Top 217 for February
February 7th, 2019 Fisher’s Top 217 for February Fisher’s Top 217 for January Fisher’s Top 186 for December Fisher’s Top 186 for November Fisher’s Top 124 for October Fisher’s Top 124 Preseason Rankings We’re past the midway point of the draft year...
Most Games Played By A Goalie in One NHL Season
January 21st, 2019 Marc Denis can proudly say that he etched his name into the hockey history book somewhere. He's earned a spot on this list of most games played by a goalie in one NHL season. As research and skepticism seems to grow on the topic of goalie fatigue, it sure seems like many...
2019 NHL Draft: 10 Fallers from Fisher’s Top 217 for January
January 16th, 2019 Fisher’s Top 217 for January Fisher’s Top 186 for December Fisher’s Top 186 for November Fisher’s Top 124 for October Fisher’s Top 124 Preseason Rankings Fresh off covering an entertaining World Junior Championship tournament, with the CHL...
2019 NHL Draft: 10 Risers from Fisher’s Top 217 for January
January 16th, 2019 Fisher’s Top 217 for January Fisher’s Top 186 for December Fisher’s Top 186 for November Fisher’s Top 124 for October Fisher’s Top 124 Preseason Rankings Fresh off covering an entertaining World Junior Championship tournament, with the CHL...
15 Craziest Things Ever Thrown on the Ice
January 12th, 2019 NHL fans cheer and they boo. They celebrate game-winning goals and they mock chant opponents. They even have creative ways to suggest referees get glasses. But for a select few, it’s not enough to vocalize their support or disdain. These visionaries bring their...
Top 10 Contracts in the NHL
January 12th, 2019 With more than half of all National Hockey League clubs within $4 million of the current $79.5 million salary cap, it's safe to say many were relieved when it was widely reported that next season's ceiling will increase to $83 million. That $3.5 million increase may be...
Stylin' and Profilin': Today's Most Creative NHL Goalie Pads
January 10th, 2019 With today’s technology and manufacturers’ willingness to push the envelope, goalie equipment has become a canvas frequently styled in a manner that would warrant a “WOOOO!” from the ever-fashionable Ric Flair. More now than ever before, usually quiet...
All-Time Best Players for Defunct NHL Teams
January 4th, 2019 The what ifs. The coulda shouldas. The almosts. They’re the lost or forgotten teams of the NHL. Those that have relocated or merged or went belly-up. While some teams have been reincarnated, i.e. the Winnipeg Jets became the Arizona Coyotes, this article focuses on...
The Top Ten NHL Goalie Prospects
December 31st, 2018 Goaltending can be a fickle thing. It is by far the toughest position in hockey to project long-term, not just because goalies tend to develop at a later age, but also because so much of it is a mental game. But just because it's difficult doesn't mean it's not worth...
All-Time Best Player From Every NHL Team
December 25th, 2018 Inside the Hockey Hall of Fame, there’s a large room–a sanctuary–that honors hockey’s most notable players, athletes, builders and broadcasters. In addition to the Stanley Cup, there are custom-built trophy showcases filled with the Vezina, Hart, Art Ross and Calder...
Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Defensemen
December 23rd, 2018 The best European-born NHL defensemen include Stanley Cup winners, Norris Trophy winners and some of the best players to ever play the game. This Top 10 list of unbelievably talented blueliners spans several decades and includes retired as well as active players. Although...
2019 NHL Draft: 10 Fallers from Fisher’s Top 186 for December
December 18th, 2018 Fisher’s Top 186 for December Fisher’s Top 186 for November Fisher’s Top 124 for October Fisher’s Top 124 Preseason Rankings With the junior leagues now at their holiday break and the World Juniors nearly upon us, here are 10 fallers from my...
2019 NHL Draft: 10 Risers from Fisher’s Top 186 for December
December 18th, 2018 Fisher’s Top 186 for December Fisher’s Top 186 for November Fisher’s Top 124 for October Fisher’s Top 124 Preseason Rankings With the junior leagues now at their holiday break and the World Juniors nearly upon us, here are 10 risers from my...
