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Conn Smythe Trophy

3 Players Who Should Get Conn Smythe Attention

WiserFans | May 12, 2017

We are finally reaching that time of the year when everything matters the most; each game, shift, and effort ultimately determines success or failure. Regardless of whether you are an…

The Return of Duncan Keith

Lucy Hamilton | November 29, 2015

There was a huge welcome return to the Chicago Blackhawks line up two weeks ago in the form of defenseman Duncan Keith. Keith has been out injured for a month,…

Potential Conn Smythe Winners From All Four Remaining Teams

Anthony Fusco | May 16, 2015

If a player is awarded the Conn Smythe trophy, it means he had an exemplary run in the playoffs. Out of all the competing teams and players, he was the one to…

50 Years Ago Today – News & Notes From Around Hockey

Rick Cole | October 11, 2014

News and notes from the hockey world on  this day, fifty years ago. AHL season faces off The American Hockey League dropped the puck on their 1964-65 season last night with…

11 Years Later: Brodeur Deserved The Conn Smythe Trophy

Michael Gwizdala | June 9, 2014

The date was June 9, 2003.  When the final horn sounded, the New Jersey Devils were Stanley Cup champions for the third time in franchise history, defeating the Mighty Ducks…

Bruins Dominating the NHL Stats Leader Board

Ian C McLaren | June 19, 2013

Quick: go to NHL.com, click on the stats home page, and check the league leaders in all major NHL stats categories heading into Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.…

Tuukka Rask In Line For Some Serious Hardware

Ian C McLaren | June 11, 2013

Written by Ian C McLaren, Lead Boston Bruins Writer There seems to be a bit of a trend developing over the course of recent NHL playoff seasons, and, if the…

San Jose’s 2012-13 Refrain: Here’s to You, Mr. Robinson

Walter McLaughlin | August 26, 2012

No doubt thoroughly disgusted with his team’s anemic penalty killing statistics over the past two season, Sharks’ General Manager Doug Wilson has tried adding defensive size, strength and speed, along…

The Alan Eagleson Auction: 10 Most Offensive Items

Ross Bonander | August 11, 2012

The Alan Eagleson story is well-known. He began representing NHL players in contract negotiations in the 1960s, and wasn’t making much of an impact until Bobby Orr came along. Eagleson…

Conn Smythe Favorites

Brad Burud | May 18, 2012

As the games click by and the conference finals draw to its mid-point, a select few players have solidified themselves as true Conn Smythe Trophy candidates.  The following five players…

Seven Things About Brad Richards

Jason Kurylo | July 11, 2011

Only time will tell if Glen Sather has truly righted the ship in New York at long, long last – chances are the answer is no (hit up Slats and the…

Pens Possible Playoff Opponents

Justin Glock | April 8, 2011

Pittsburgh-It’s about that time of the year where the grass gets a little greener, and the air outside smells like playoff hockey. Before the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin, there is…

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