The Various Arguments Surrounding Backstrom’s Hit on Boyle Jake Gittler | May 1, 2015 In the aftermath of Thursday evening’s game one between the Rangers and the Capitals, there has been plenty of discussion regarding the hit that Nicklas Backstrom put on Dan Boyle…
Capitals’ Coach Barry Trotz had 50 Preseason Questions for Ovechkin Glynn Cosker | May 1, 2015 The Washington Capitals took a 1-0 second round series lead over the New York Rangers Thursday after Joel Ward scored the winning goal with just one second left in the…
Hockey News: Trade Malkin?; Babcock to the Oilers?; Caps and Ducks Win Marcy Di Michele | May 1, 2015 After yet another failed season in Pittsburgh, there has been some talk that the Penguins should finally consider trading Evgeni Malkin, [Sportsnet], but not to shake things up. Rather, to free…
Dearth of Defensemen Drove Sharks into Pacific Floor Andrew Bensch | April 14, 2015 Demise of the Defense The San Jose Sharks had a number of problems that led to the 2014-15 season ending their decade long playoff streak. By taking Brent Burns away…
3 Reasons Why It’s Okay The Kings Missed The Playoffs Eric Roberts | April 11, 2015 The Los Angels Kings are the 2015 Stanley Cu….. Wait, they didn’t repeat? They didn’t even qualify for the playoffs? Well, this is a little awkward. The Kings were eliminated…
Tuesday Trade Review: The Boyle Deal Drew Weber | March 17, 2015 The Situation: Tampa Bay After being ranked number one in the Eastern Conference and winning the Stanley Cup in 2004, the Tampa Bay Lightning became a mediocre team in the…
Talbot, Rangers Find a Way Again Tom Dianora | March 16, 2015 Even if you’re the New York Rangers, who have won 33 of their past 43 games (yes, you read that correctly), you are going to have the occasional game where…
In Praise of John Scott Zeke | March 13, 2015 Wait, What? Yes, you read the headline correctly. John Scott. And Praise. In the same sentence. An NHL roster needs to be looked holistically. It is not simply the best…
Patrick Marleau’s Unsurprisingly Poor Season Zeke | March 11, 2015 Patrick Marleau, Always A Lightening Rod San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau is a highly skilled hockey player. He was selected for Team Canada and won his second Olympic gold…
Keith Yandle Acquisition is an Indictment of Dan Boyle Signing Jake Gittler | March 4, 2015 Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News tweeted this shortly after the Rangers acquired Keith Yandle from Arizona: This trade is an indictment of the Dan Boyle off-season signing…
Drafting the All-Time Sharks All-Star Team Andrew Bensch | January 28, 2015 Recently colleagues Tom Mitsos and Prashanth Iyer put together an incredibly entertaining All-Time Detroit Red Wings fantasy draft article. In the spirit of their fantastic piece, fellow Sharks writer Drew Weber and…
Has Kevin Klein Earned a Spot on the NY Rangers PP? Kevin Mizera | January 26, 2015 Optimus Klein Comes to Broadway New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein will always remember January 22, 2014. That was the day he was traded from the Nashville Predators to the…