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2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Devils’ 2012 Stanley Cup Final Team: Where are They Now?

Kristy Flannery | March 28, 2023

*This was originally published in June 2022 It is hard to believe that it was a decade ago that Doc Emrick enthusiastically shouted “Henrique, it’s over,” and all forms of…

Categories Devils History, Hockey History

Revisiting Jonathan Quick’s Legendary 2012 Playoffs

Austin Stanovich | July 15, 2022

With the conclusion of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy. After an amazing run, he was a more than deserving winner. He’s…

Categories Hockey History, Kings History

5 Greatest Moments in Kings History

THW Archives | July 27, 2020

In a city that once didn’t acknowledge the sport of hockey, the Los Angeles Kings etched themselves in the history books in more ways than one.  Among the many significant…

Categories Hockey History, Kings History

Penguins vs. Flyers: Through the Eyes of the Fans

Chris O'Reilly | February 25, 2017

If you asked 10 random people to name the best rivalry in sports, you might get 10 different answers. If you polled 10,000 Pennsylvania hockey fans on the same question,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins

The True Even-Strength Story of Claude Giroux

Andy Dudones | February 23, 2015

It is a bit strange that Claude Giroux has yet to score a home goal at even-strength this season. But if this random coincidence is being used to reduce the…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Q & A With Bryce Salvador of the New Jersey Devils

Dan Rice | November 3, 2014

New Jersey Devils captain Bryce Salvador knows a thing or two about the game of hockey. It’s true. He likely knows more about hockey than you do; well most of…

Categories New Jersey Devils

Marc Staal’s Return to Form

Amy Ernano | November 2, 2012

When it was announced that Marc Staal was out of commission to begin the 2011-2012 season due to the lingering effects of a concussion caused by a hit from his…

Categories New York Rangers

Why Brandon Sutter Makes Sense for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Justin Glock | June 30, 2012

Brandon Sutter learned last week that he was coming to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade that sent Jordan Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes. In the days leading up to…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins

The Weeks That Were: April 30th-May 11th

Tyler Kerdman | May 13, 2012

Another two weeks have passed, and another playoff round has come and gone. Eight teams entered the fight and only half have moved on. Each year, the final four offers…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues

Are You Trading….Crosby, Malkin or Staal?

Justin Glock | May 4, 2012

The city of Pittsburgh is still trying to recover from the complete melt down the Pittsburgh Penguins had in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finalsagainst the Philadelphia Flyers. The fans have not…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents, NHL Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Penguins’ Playoff Special Teams Undo Another 100-Plus Point Season

James Conley | April 27, 2012

Pittsburgh’s run is over. For the third straight postseason, that’s due largely to poor special teams play. It’s an old refrain. By talking much more about it, we risk beating…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Five Keys for Ottawa Senators Success in Game 7

Sebastian Egerton-Read | April 26, 2012

Paul Maclean’s young Ottawa Senators caught a lot of people by surprise during the regular season, and have done so in the postseason as well. Picked by many, at the…

Categories NHL News, Ottawa Senators, Previews and Predictions
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