How do you define the league’s Most Valuable Goaltender? By figuring out which starting keeper is the biggest difference-maker for his team. We’ll get into how shortly. But let’s start with what Most […]
There are so many clichés to lay upon the 2013-14 edition of the Chicago Blackhawks. You know the ones: “It’s nearly impossible to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions” and “Stumbling […]
With the 2013-14 winding down, much of the focus for the Edmonton Oilers is turning to the offseason and where the team can improve for next year. It’s also a perfect time to […]
The playoffs are now barely more than two weeks away and first round playoff match-ups are beginning to take shape. So I’ve decided to speculate on what the best match-ups […]
It’s been one heck of a hockey season even beyond the NHL. From dramatic incidents to big hits and emerging stars, the 2013-2014 campaign hasn’t failed to excite. Nothing, however, […]
This statement won’t carry much shock value, but the Los Angeles Kings have made a lot of bad trades over their 46+ year history. It bears repeating: a lot of […]
Goaltending is always a major theme for most teams. Either they have it or are looking for it, and no other position is a singularly important as a team’s netminder. […]
The 82-game NHL season sometimes seems like it will go on ad infinitum. Players often describe it as a “battle” and a “slog,” like trying to run through a mile-long […]
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The QMJHL has always produced some phenomenal talent. This year may not be nearly as impressive for the QMJHL in terms of bonafide talent, but the first few names on […]
Believe it or not, the 2014 NHL Draft is only four months away. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will host this year’s ceremony and there are some pretty big names from all around […]
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people — Eleanor Roosevelt Much like James Herriot’s critically-acclaimed All Creatures Great and Small, I’ll be taking on all […]
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jamie Langenbrunner has retired from the @NHL following a 16-season career.
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