Sharks Penalty Kill Sinking Their Record And Niemi May Be to Blame Kenneth Laws | March 25, 2015 The San Jose Sharks are all but done this year. 8 points out of a playoff spot and drowning in their own mediocrity, the Sharks have only themselves to blame.…
Antti Niemi an Oiler? No, Thank You… Brett Slawson | March 25, 2015 As the 2014-15 NHL season comes to a close, the Edmonton Oilers will once again attempt to address the major needs within their roster. As they long have been, defense…
Hamburglar Bites Bruins Playoff Patty; Senators Eat Sharks Mark Shiver | March 23, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com The “Hamburglar” Andrew Hammond is playing hockey and having fun. The Ottawa Senators 27 year-old rookie has taken to being in-goal like he was meant to…
Front Office Overreactions to Small Samples Sinking Sharks Andrew Bensch | March 20, 2015 Close but No Cigar The San Jose Sharks have been a model of consistency as well as a model of failure over the past decade. They have made the playoffs 10…
Finding the Oilers a Goalie Larry Fisher | March 18, 2015 It’s no secret, the Edmonton Oilers are going to need a starting goaltender sooner than later. Chances are, by the start of next season, the Oilers will have a new…
Antti Niemi Riding Vezina Caliber Hot Streak Andrew Bensch | March 13, 2015 Over the past two games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks netminder Antti Niemi has stopped 74 of 75 shots. The much maligned (sometimes by yours…
Sharks’ Young Guys Not Waiting Around For Next Year Andrew Bensch | March 13, 2015 Not Waiting Around Yesterday’s column took a look at five San Jose Sharks players under 23 who are prime to take big strides in their games next season. Well, certainly…
Finding Nemo: Antti Niemi Heating Up for Sharks Andrew Bensch | March 11, 2015 Ever Perplexing Niemi More often than not the NHL team left standing at the end of the year with Stanley Cup in hand received a terrific playoff performance from their…
Buffalo Sabres: Goaltending Options A Plenty Chad DeDominicis | March 7, 2015 The Sabres moved their top two goaltenders Jhonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth prior to the trade deadline this season. The big question now is, what is the Sabres plan in-goal…
3 Moves the Sharks Should Have Made At Deadline Kenneth Laws | March 3, 2015 The craziness of the Trade Deadline came and went. The argument over whether the Sharks are packing it in or pushing for the playoffs is underway. Doug Wilson didn’t make…
February Road Trip Has Been Successful for Red Wings Tom Mitsos | February 27, 2015 The schedule from hell nearly is over for the Detroit Red Wings. In January and February, the Red Wings have 17 of their 23 scheduled games on the road, including…
Doug Wilson, It’s Time for the Rebuild Drew Weber | February 27, 2015 A Doomed Season The San Jose Sharks are not winning the Stanley Cup this season. While this is probably not a surprise to most of my readers, it is something that…