Parity gives way to KHL powers in Conference Finals James Gazzale | March 25, 2012 In its first three seasons, the Kontinental Hockey league had two champions, Ak Bars Kazan (2008-09, 2009-10) and Salavat Yulaev Ufa (2010-11). With the former knocking out the latter in…
Radulov to decide on NHL return, KHL to play games in Brooklyn James Gazzale | March 15, 2012 Radulov facing NHL decision Alexander Radulov is still thinking about a return to the NHL to fulfill the final year of his current contract, making him a restricted free agent…
Is Alexei Emelin the Best First-Year Player in the NHL? K. Ross Read | March 12, 2012 The name Alexei Emelin has been but a whisper in the Bell Centre rafters since the Montreal Canadiens selected the young Russian with the 84th overall selection in the…
Missed opportunities in KHL’s Eastern Conference James Gazzale | March 8, 2012 Top-seeded Traktor has joined Avangard in the second round of the KHL’s Eastern Conference playoffs after ousting Yugra in five games. Meanwhile, Ak Bars and Barys both failed to end…
Avangard moves on, others one win away in KHL’s Eastern Conference James Gazzale | March 6, 2012 Avangard punched its ticket to the second round of the Kontinental Hockey League playoffs after Monday’s Game Four. The other series feature three teams, now just one win away from…
Dynamo Moscow moves on, Traktor comes back in KHL playoffs James Gazzale | March 5, 2012 Dynamo Moscow became the first team to punch its ticket into the second round of the KHL playoffs after sweeping rival Dynamo Minsk. Meanwhile, SKA St. Petersburg regroups after a…
Road warriors on display in KHL’s Eastern Conference James Gazzale | March 3, 2012 Three of the four teams facing a potential 0-2 hole in the first round of the KHL playoffs bounced back from a Game One loss to even the series yesterday.…
KHL playoffs continue with East and West in action James Gazzale | March 2, 2012 The Kontinental Hockey League playoffs continued last night, showcasing all eight match-ups. The puck was dropped on the Eastern Conference competition while the West sides played Game Two. Eastern Conference…
