Posts About "Brent Burns"
An Avalanche Fan Guide to the San Jose Sharks
April 26th, 2019 Fans of the Colorado Avalanche have not had much Stanley Cup playoff hockey to watch in recent seasons, and I don't expect many are too familiar with their upcoming opponent, the San Jose Sharks. For starters, they occupy different divisions and haven't met in a playoff series in ages –though they have in the distant past, even...
Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard
April 11th, 2019 With the 2019 NHL postseason upon us, it’s time to grow out those beloved playoff beards once again. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent years. Snapchat filters, NHL sponsor commercials, and in-game giveaways have turned the playoff beard into a hockey pop culture...
2019 Norris Trophy Race
March 7th, 2019 With the trade deadline in the rear-view mirror and just a month left in the 2018-19 NHL season, all eyes have turned towards two things: the playoff picture and the individual awards races. The races are heating up down the stretch for several awards, but the closest finish could be for the Norris Memorial Trophy, an award...
NHL News & Notes: Price, NHL Stars of the Week & More
January 7th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Carey Price will miss the all-star game, the NHL has announced their three stars of the week, David Schlemko has been placed on waivers and J.T. Miller has returned to practice in a non-contact jersey. Related: NHL News & Notes: Pageau, Benn & More Price to Miss All-Star Game Despite being named...
THW Hot Takes: Burns & Karlsson Dethroned
October 14th, 2018 Hot take: Ivan Provorov and Shayne Gostisbehere of the Philadelphia Flyers will outscore Brent Burns and Erik Karlsson of the San Jose Sharks. All eyes have been on the Sharks' super-star duo, but it's the young up-and-comers in Philly that should be getting the spotlight. Gostisbehere & Provorov Rise It's surprising how many...
3 Statistics for Peter DeBoer – Part 3
September 28th, 2018 With the San Jose Sharks days away from their Oct. 3 season opener, we continue our season preview. We've covered the team's pre-Erik Karlsson trade roster, our expectations for divisional opponents, the Sharks' greatest vulnerability and the team's X-factors. I've taken a look at important side effects of the Karlsson trade and my...
