Who is AHL President and CEO David Andrews? Ross Bonander | February 9, 2014 The 2014 American Hockey League All-Star game is just a few days away– just enough time to clear the air on a common misperception: There is a lazy tendency to call…
NHL Must Address Columbus ASG When Labor Accord is Reached James Neveau | December 6, 2012 Wednesday night was one of the most pivotal evenings of the entire CBA saga that the NHL and NHLPA have found themselves embroiled in for the past several months. Negotiations…
Hockey Collectibles Reminder of Past NHL Lockouts Jon Waldman | October 3, 2012 One of the more unique aspects of the collectibles world is that there is memorabilia created for every instance in the game, including times when the game doesn’t happen. Yes,…
Calgary Flames to honour Al MacInnis Feb 27 Callum Ng | February 27, 2012 Al MacInnis will be honoured on February 27, prior to puck drop between the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. The Hall of Fame defenceman, notorious for his booming shot,…
All-star Game to Columbus, Planned Fan Protest, Carter on the Block Alex Stallings | January 28, 2012 On Saturday January 28 a group of angered Blue Jackets fans plan on holding a protest in the plaza outside Nationwide Arena. Hours later the NHL is reportedly set to…
Hartnell Deserves All The Credit For All Star Season Justin Johnson | January 28, 2012 Scott Hartnell’s big year can easily be attributed to things other than him by short sighted people. However, the biggest reason for Hartnell’s success this season is well, Scott Hartnell.…
Caps Alex Ovechkin Suspended Three Games — Fair, Foul, or What’s the Real Issue? Angie Lewis | January 23, 2012 Per Bob McKenzie, it has been announced Monday evening that Alex Ovechkin will be suspended for three games for a hit he delivered on Zybnek Michalek. Ovechkin will surrender $154,677.75 (via…
6 Reasons Why The Detroit Red Wings Have Won 6 Straight Andrew Johnson | December 1, 2011 Sitting in 2nd place in the West with 2 games at hand on the conference leading Minnesota Wild, things are looking pretty good right now for the Detroit Red Wings.…
Norris Trophy Mythology: Nicklas Lidstrom’s Quest For Number Eight Andrew Johnson | October 28, 2011 In any conversation about the most prolific defencemen of all time you will undoubtedly hear the mention of names like Bobby Orr, Doug Harvey, Raymond Borque, and Paul Coffey. Along…
Fleury, Blooming into MVP Performer Justin Glock | March 7, 2011 How people in the city of Pittsburgh constantly bash Marc-Andre Fleury on popular Pittsburgh sports talk shows, like Mark Madden’s popular show on 105.9 WXDX, is beyond my comprehension. To…
A Look Ahead For Anaheim Cole Volmer | February 5, 2011 The Anaheim Ducks had three players participating in the NHL All-Star festivities this year making a strong Southern California representation. Cam Fowler represented for the team with the other selected…
Nicklas Lidstrom: The Perfect Hockey Player Franklin Steele | January 28, 2011 I’m not the first person to say it, and I certainly won’t be the last. Nicklas Lidstrom is as close to perfect as a player can be. And that’s a…