NHL Playoffs Predictions: Western Conference Edition James Neveau | April 10, 2012 Jim Neveau, Managing Editor Yesterday, I released my picks for the Eastern Conference first round. Just for the sake of brevity, I’ll skip the long and winding intro, give you…
Kings-Sharks: Horse Hockey! Walter McLaughlin | April 6, 2012 Horse hockey! — Colonel Sherman Potter, M*A*S*H In a wild, rough-and-tumble affair that featured seven power play goals, three fights, a boarding major and three roughing penalties, the San Jose…
Top 10 Hardest Hitters in the NHL Fred Poulin | March 12, 2012 Whether it is with a thunderous hip check or a shattering body check, certain players know how to put skaters on the ice a la Scott Stevens. As a result, when…
Kings Play Strong And Hang On Michael Gwizdala | March 11, 2012 This weekend in Hollywood, the movie “John Carter” was a bust at the box office. As for Hollywood’s hockey team, the Los Angeles Kings, their newest star attraction, Jeff Carter…
Kings Play Like “Dust Busters” Michael Gwizdala | February 26, 2012 After the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets swapped Jack Johnson and Jeff Carter, many wondered if the next big name to go would be Dustin Brown or Rick…
Fantasy – The Waiver Wire and Shooting Percentages: Tlusty, Brassard, Purcell and more Brandon Landry | February 25, 2012 Painting a Picture with Shooting Percentages Shooting percentage is often a key determinant when evaluating a player’s production or lack thereof. It is often overlooked, as in fantasy leagues, one…
Trade rumors blowing hard in Boston Steve Kendall | February 24, 2012 With just a few days remaining until the NHL trade deadline, the Boston Bruins continue to contemplate just what they should do. Rumors are rampant, and with the news on…
NHL Rumors Galore: Deadline Edition Part 2 Fred Poulin | February 24, 2012 With only about 72 hours before the February 27 NHL trade deadline, rumors are swirling all over the Internet, and especially on Twitter, as fake insiders try to get the…
Dustin Brown or Rick Nash: Who is a Better Fit For the New York Rangers? Michael Rappaport | February 24, 2012 It was 32 years ago today that the United States hockey team completed the “miracle” by beating Team Finland 4-2 to win the Gold Medal at Lake Placid. In trying…
If Blackhawks Can Quenneville, Where Will He Land? James Neveau | February 13, 2012 Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Columnist Before this NHL season kicked off, one of the teams that pundits were talking about as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender was the Chicago Blackhawks.…
Simon Gagne Just What the Doctor Ordered in L.A. Walter McLaughlin | November 13, 2011 Mention the name Ilya Kovalchuk within earshot of a Los Angeles Kings fan and get ready to run for cover. More likely (since it’s L.A., after all), an icy stare…
2011/12 NHL Season Predictions: Western Conference Brandon Schlager | October 12, 2011 Western Conference // Eastern Conference I know what you’re thinking: how could this be a predictions piece nearly a week into the NHL season? But, if you really think about…
