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John Slaney Reminisces on Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ Early Years

Alison Myers | October 18, 2013

When the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins started play in the American Hockey League in the 1999-2000 season, defenseman John Slaney was one of the team’s first standouts. He led the team with…

Don Cherry Unfortunately Correct On Hertl Goal

Ian Dunham | October 17, 2013

[Editor’s Note: The view below is that of the author and not shared by site management. Do you agree or disagree with the author? Please comment below the post.] Even…

Analyzing George McPhee’s Roster Moves

Matt Schreiber | October 17, 2013

Let this soak in. The Washington Capitals have been shutout by the New York Rangers over the last 180 minutes. That’s nine periods of hockey without a goal. You don’t…

Who Is the Most Complete Forward in the NHL?

Carl Maloney | October 16, 2013

When looking at the best NHL forwards in the game and the ever changing debate that it always ensues around who that is, inevitably the focus is fantasy based and the top offensive…

Third Liners Excelling Early

Cody Royle | October 16, 2013

They are known as the unglamorous. They are the guys who are expected to do the dirty work. They are more known as the checking line, more defensive blanket than…

Top 5 Surprise Starts to the NHL Season

Alex Mai | October 15, 2013

We’re two weeks into the 2013-2014 NHL season. There have been plenty of big stories so far, so let’s take a look at the most shocking starts this year. Teams…

Hot & Not: October 6th-12th

Tyler Kerdman | October 14, 2013

Another week has passed in the NHL, which means that it is time for another edition of “Hot and Not”. This week features the hottest team in the NHL, a…

Is There a 2014 NHL Expansion Draft on the Horizon?

Nick Vucic | October 14, 2013

With cities across North America clamoring for the rights to an NHL franchise, there is no lack of intrigue when discussing which locale may end up with a team. Since…

Potential Changes For The Buffalo Sabres

Darren Matte | October 13, 2013

While many want to find positives with the Buffalo Sabres this season, the fact of the matter is they are still 0-7. So far, Ryan Miller and Jhonas Enroth have…

NHL Shootouts: Is It Time For A Change?

Dan Rice | October 10, 2013

Is it time to get rid of the shootout in the NHL? It is the only of the four major sports that has a tiebreaking method in the regular season…

Something to Worry About: A Week 1 NHL Rundown

Douglas Cutler | October 8, 2013

We’re now about a week into the 2013-14 NHL Regular Season. We know some things – there is a whole bunch of unrest in Philly, and Patrick Roy has provided…

Alex Ovechkin Off to Torrid Start

Josh Marks | October 7, 2013

(Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports)If there were any doubts that Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin’s Hart-winning year in a strike-shortened season was a fluke in an otherwise declining career, the Great…