TSN Ranks the NHL Central: Did They Get It Right? James Neveau | January 11, 2013 As the preparations for the 2013 season get underway at arenas around the league, the scribes that cover the sport are also dusting off their predicting hats and gearing up…
Evaluating Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson Ton DeFrancesco | January 10, 2013 After acquiring Oduya at the 2012 trade deadline, many people believe the writing is on the wall for Niklas Hjalmarsson.
Marian Hossa: Buyout Candidate? Ton DeFrancesco | January 8, 2013 It sounds crazy, but Marian Hossa could be one of two Chicago Blackhawks amnesty buyouts before the 2014-2015 season. It’s easy to argue against it: Hossa is clearly a fan…
If New CBA Grants Amnesty, Who Should the Chicago Blackhawks Buy Out? James Neveau | December 4, 2012 During a time of labor strife and divisions over money, there is perhaps no team more interested in how a potential new CBA would affect them financially than the Chicago…
How the Devils Stole Ilya Kovalchuk From Atlanta Dan Rice | November 14, 2012 Usually when trades are made, each team tries to give the other team something of value – something they want – if only to be able to make a deal…
Several Chicago Blackhawks Excelling Overseas Tim Pigulski | November 5, 2012 As the NHL lockout continues to deprive fans of the ability to witness the highest level of professional hockey, several Blackhawks are honing their skills overseas for lesser-known teams in…
All Bets Are Off: The Five Most Overrated NHL Teams Walter McLaughlin | September 3, 2012 Success and failure are greatly overrated. But failure gives you a whole lot more to talk about— Hildegard Knef Hope springs eternal. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. No…
Johnny Oduya: Howduya Look Now? Ton DeFrancesco | July 14, 2012 Stan Bowman decided to extend Oduya to a three-year contract extension on May 29th, just under a month before free agency, making Johnny Oduya the topic of conversation leading up…
Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: Post Trade Deadline Mashup Chris Wassel | February 27, 2012 This trade deadline should almost be called the deadline that nearly went according to the script. Only 16 trades were made today and that was just in our target range…
Yawns All Around: NHL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers James Neveau | February 27, 2012 Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Columnist Another trade deadline is now in the books in the National Hockey League, and despite the huge expectations and people calling it the league’s “Christmas”,…
Will Peter Chiarelli Make a Big Trade? Steve Kendall | February 20, 2012 The Boston Bruins have been struggling since mid-January, going 9-10-1 over that stretch and suffering four shutouts in their last nine games. On top of that, the Bruins are without…
Jets trade deadline: Oduya back to Jersey? Jon Waldman | February 19, 2012 Earlier today, Tom Gulitti of northjersey.com threw out an interesting notion in passing, while discussing the New Jersey Devils’ need for a defenceman – reacquiring Johnny Oduya from the Jets.…