Grading the Leafs’ Trades: Are They Silly Moves or “Burkes” of Art? James Neveau | February 19, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Of all the general managers that populate front offices throughout the NHL, there are few (with the possible exception of Glen Sather) who draw as many…
The Devils: Downward Spiral to Hell Kevin Hunter | January 5, 2011 The hottest question on the lips of New Jersey hockey fans is “What’s happened to the Devils?” Anyone that saw the Minnesota Wild game Tuesday night seeking that insight came…
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…
Ovechkin, Kovalchuk, Malkin Headline Charity Game in Moscow The Hockey Writers | September 8, 2010 This past Sunday, a few of Russia’s hockey elites along with a number of the country’s political figures, artists, musicians, and businessmen got together to hold a charity game at…
Fantasy Hockey: Taking a Stand on Left Wings The Hockey Writers | August 27, 2010 In anticipation of the 2010-11 season, TheHockeyWriters.com has begun its fantasy preview. In the coming weeks, you can depend on us for rankings, sleepers, busts, and a “Taking a Stand”…
Amidst Silence, Questions Surround Devils in Wake of Kovalchuk Saga Mike Colligan | August 19, 2010 Are the New Jersey Devils as financially sound as everyone seems to think?
The Kovalchuk Rejection is the Best Thing to Happen to the Players Union Mike Colligan | August 11, 2010 This morning, Jim Neveau wrote an excellent piece on the various dynamics at play in the Ilya Kovalchuk saga that is now entering it’s sixth week. In it, he likened…
NHL Rejection of Kovalchuk Contract Upheld, League May Revisit Prior Contracts (Confirmed: League Is Investigating) Mike Colligan | August 9, 2010 Systems arbitrator Richard Bloch has ruled that the NHL’s rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk’s 17-year, $102m contract will be upheld and Kovalchuk once again becomes a free agent. NHL Deputy Commissioner…
Kovalchuk: “A Devil For Life” Kevin Hunter | July 23, 2010 There were Devilish smiles all around the table Tuesday at the Prudential Center news conference to formally announce the signing of Ilya Kovalchuk. Chairman and Managing Partner Jeff Vanderbeek, who…
What will the fallout be from Kovalchuk re-signing in New Jersey? Mike Colligan | July 19, 2010 What we do know. Ilya Kovalchuk has re-signed with the New Jersey Devils. Reports on the length and total dollar amounts range anywhere from 7-years and $60m, all the way…
Hjalmarsson Fallout, GM’s to Trust, and Should Penguins Retire Jagr’s Number? Mike Colligan | July 13, 2010 ~ One NHL topic I find very interesting is the Restricted Free Agent offer sheet. Since it’s typically seen as a shady tactic, we rarely see them employed in the…
Is Kovalchuk Island Bound? Rob McGowan | July 4, 2010 Should the Isles sign Kovalchuk? Does it really help the rebuilding franchise?