Ray Shero’s Pittsburgh Penguins: Ready for Another Stanley Cup Run? Justin Glock | July 28, 2012 When Ray Shero first arrived on the scene from the Nashville Predators, he brought a hockey mindset of toughness and grit to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He signed players who brought their…
Panini Looks Back with Rookie Anthology Jon Waldman | July 25, 2012 While Panini’s hockey season isn’t quite done yet, the card company went retrospective for one of their latest releases, Rookie Anthology. Checking in at 10 packs per box, Anthology offers…
Washington Capitals Sign 2012 First-Round Pick, Thomas Wilson Darren Coslov | July 21, 2012 With the 16th overall pick in the 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft, the Washington Capitals are proud to select from Plymouth of the Ontario Hockey League, Thomas Wilson. Such words…
Boston Bruins Notes: B’s Add Depth Defenseman, Aaron Johnson Bob Mand | July 19, 2012 On Wednesday, the Boston Bruins announced the signing of defenseman Aaron Johnson to a one-year, two-way deal. Johnson spent last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets – where he set…
The Seattle Arena Opposition: How to Parry a Billionaire Walter McLaughlin | July 14, 2012 There aren’t many cities that would seriously consider turning their backs on an investment of nearly $300 million in private capital within their boundaries, particularly during trying economic times. However,…
Dallas Stars Still All-In Despite Derek Roy’s Shoulder Surgery Derek Neumeier | July 13, 2012 On Wednesday afternoon the story broke that Dallas Stars center Derek Roy, acquired last week from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Steve Ott and Adam Pardy, underwent shoulder surgery. Roy…
Florida Panthers Hope to Get Offensive Production Out of Rookie Class Charlie Crespo | July 7, 2012 As the Florida Panthers 2011-2012 season came to an end, it was clear that the team’s biggest weakness was its offensive production. At the conclusion of the regular season, Florida…
Boston Bruins 2012 Development Camp Day Five: Closing Time Bob Mand | July 2, 2012 A quiet, wistful air hung about the final day of Development Camp Monday morning, as the Boston Bruins prospects took to the ice. Beyond the chill and strong smell…
Fargo Force-ful Words: Boston Bruins’ Draft-Picks Colton Hargrove & Zane Gothberg Bob Mand | July 2, 2012 Boston Bruins’ draft picks and former Fargo Force teammates Colton Hargrove and Zane Gothberg shared two years at Scheels Arena on their path to the 2012 Boston Bruins Development…
Halpern enjoyed second stint with Capitals. Set to become UFA Darren Coslov | July 1, 2012 When the Washington Capitals were eliminated by the New York Rangers this past spring in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, it ended a season full of anxiety, early disappointment, as well…
The San Jose Sharks Turn Offensive in the 2012 NHL Draft Walter McLaughlin | June 24, 2012 To apologize is to lay the foundation for a future offense.— Ambrose Bierce Unless selecting at the very top of the NHL draft, a team’s picks will always be poked…
Toronto Maple Leafs Select Defenseman Morgan Rielly. Is Jake Gardiner Now Expendable? Stephen Stoneman | June 23, 2012 On Friday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Morgan Rielly, a mobile, rushing, offensive-minded defenseman. Even though, he suffered a terrible ACL injury during the 18th game of the 2011-12…