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Alexei Ponikarovsky

Toronto Maple Leafs: Not All The Leafs Have Fallen

Stephen Stoneman | May 15, 2012

Since the NHL lockout, The Toronto Maple Leafs have been more recognized for their play on the the links than they are for their time around the rinks in the…

Lou Lamoriello’s Fingerprints All Over Devils Victory, As Usual

Carl Stoffers | May 10, 2012

Despite his substantial success, New Jersey Devils President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello has taken his share of criticism since taking over the organization in 1987. Lamoriello, for better or worse (and…

Undead Devils Dominate, Eliminate Flyers in 5

Dan Rice | May 8, 2012

Even the biggest fan of the New Jersey Devils didn’t see this  one coming. Led by balanced scoring, timely goaltending and an unwillingness to retaliate the Undead Devils steamrolled the…

Zach Parise’s Future is Tied to How Deep the Devils Can Go

Dan Rice | April 11, 2012

If the New Jersey Devils have visions of retaining captain Zach Parise, a deep run into the late Spring would go a long way; it could also mean his price…

The 10 Best Names In The NHL

David OConnor | March 26, 2012

It seems that everywhere you go, there is always someone who has one of those names that makes you think, “Wow, that’s an awesome name!” Sometimes it’s the kid who…

Battle Royale: the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings Jockey for Pacific Supremacy

Walter McLaughlin | August 21, 2011

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson. One team has ruled the roost four consecutive years, missing a fifth (despite…

Five Good and Bad Signings on the First Day of Free Agency

Tim Kolupanowich | July 2, 2011

There were no major signings on the first day of free agency, by that I mean Brad Richards is still available. Paul Holmgren continued to do quite a number on…

Ray Shero Celebrates Five Years on the Job

Mike Colligan | May 25, 2011

May 25th. It’s a big day for the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise. Twenty years ago today Jaromir Jagr was mumbling about Elvis while the city of Pittsburgh was in a frenzy…

Is James Neal the Real Deal?

Mike Colligan | April 20, 2011

If Pittsburgh blows a 2-1 series lead and Neal can’t find the back of the net, he won’t be able to sidestep comparisons to last year’s deadline-dud Alexei Ponikarovsky.

From Top To Bottom, LA Kings Must Raise Their Level Of Play

Gann Matsuda | March 24, 2011

LOS ANGELES — Those who are old enough to remember the CBS television show from the late 1960’s, The Wild Wild West, starring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin, should be…

2010 NHL Trade Deadline Blog

Mike Miccoli | March 3, 2010

By Mike Miccoli, Special to NHL Trade Deadline In a day that many hockey fans circle on their calendar each year, the trade deadline is the final opportunity for NHL…

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