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Blackhawks Rivalries: Brother Detroit, Criminal Canuck

Ton DeFrancesco | February 25, 2013

Chicago and Detroit. The classic rivalry between two Original Six teams that emulates more of a “big brother” rivalry than a pure hatred between two foes. Any Blackhawks fan worth…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Edmonton Oilers 2013 Season Preview: Youth Is Served

Carl Maloney | January 17, 2013

  There might not be another team in the NHL with as much anticipation to start the season as the Edmonton Oilers. Languishing at the bottom of the standings over…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Previews and Predictions

Breaking Down the Edmonton Oilers Forward Group

Carl Maloney | September 8, 2012

Over the past few years there has been little to cheer about in terms of on-ice success if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan.  With the team firmly entrenched in re-build…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Previews and Predictions

The Tweet Sheet – Feb. 22

Dustin Twin | February 22, 2012

Welcome to the first instalment of ‘The Tweet Sheet’ where we follow your favorite players, broadcasters, journalists, and the occasional unruly fan who are all tweeting about hockey.  Are you…

Categories Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Humor, NHL News, NHL Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins

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…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks

Bowman Finally Building His Blackhawks

The Hockey Writers | July 11, 2011

For the first time in his time as general manager of the Blackhawks, Stan Bowman has the financial freedom to build the team the way he sees fit.  Interestingly enough…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Jordan Staal Gets Match Penalty for Sucker Punch

Mike Colligan | February 1, 2011

Late in the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ battle with the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, Jordan Staal charged into a scrum and landed a blindside punch on…

Categories New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins

Hotlanta Hero: Examining Dustin Byfuglien’s Flying Start for the Thrashers

James Neveau | December 1, 2010

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent When the Atlanta Thrashers acquired Dustin Byfuglien from the Chicago Blackhawks back in June, it was widely considered to be a solid trade for a franchise…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, NHL News

NHL’s Top 10 Most Effective Sin Bin Dwellers

Christopher Ralph | October 13, 2009

The following feisty players get it done on and off the ice. In this case, off the ice is the 2 to 5 minutes they spend per visit in the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Top 10 Lists, Uncategorized

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