What Can Edmonton Oilers Fans Expect from Nail Yakupov? David OConnor | August 19, 2012 When a star prospect is chosen first overall in the NHL Entry Draft, high expectations immediately follow; it comes with the territory. Nail Yakupov received the right to that pressure this past June, and he’ll be holding on to it all season long.
Final Impressions from the 2012 Canada-Russia Challenge Brendan Ross | August 15, 2012 Russia versus Canada has become a rival hockey matchup that guarantees a thrilling competition filled with tremendous passion and talent. As mentioned in my previous article Canada, Russia Rivalry Remains…
Canada, Russia Renew Rivalry With 2012 Challenge Series David OConnor | August 6, 2012 There’s a new way for World Junior hopefuls to make an impression on Hockey Canada staff this summer. Let’s check it out.
Boston Bruins’ Future Bright after 2012 Development Camp Bob Mand | July 7, 2012 The Boston Bruins’ 2012 Development Camp concluded on Monday with the proto-B’s pointing their sticks at the rafters saluting yet another packed house in Wilmington. The five-day event prompted significant…
Boston Bruins 2012 Development Camp Day Five: Closing Time Bob Mand | July 2, 2012 A quiet, wistful air hung about the final day of Development Camp Monday morning, as the Boston Bruins prospects took to the ice. Beyond the chill and strong smell…
Boston Bruins 2012 Development Camp Day Three: Wheels on Fire Bob Mand | June 30, 2012 For those intrepid fans who dared the icy bleachers at Ristuccia, dozens of talented young players were on-display on Day Three of the Boston Bruins 2012 Development Camp. Again,…
Boston Bruins 2012 Development Camp Day One: Goalies & Dougies & Dangles, Oh My! Bob Mand | June 28, 2012 Thursday morning, the sixth annual Boston Bruins Development Camp commenced in Wilmington, Massachusetts. It was a warm summer day in Massachusetts, yet the bright young talents on display were worth…
2012 NHL Draft: Grading the Boston Bruins Bob Mand | June 25, 2012 The Boston Bruins shocked many in the media when they selected Belleville goaltender Malcolm Subban with their first pick in the 2012 NHL Draft and setting up the…
2012 NHL Draft: Grading Round One (Part 2) Bob Mand | June 23, 2012 With round-one of the 2012 NHL Draft complete, it’s time to give each pick an early grade on value and fit with the team that made the selection. For the…
2012 NHL Draft: Boston Bruins Make a Splash with Selection of Malcolm Subban Bob Mand | June 22, 2012 The Boston Bruins surprised many observers with their first-round selection of Belleville Bulls’ goaltender, Malcolm Subban on the opening night of the 2012 NHL Draft. Many had pegged the B’s…
NHL Draft Preview: Top Goalies, Darkhorses and Teams That Could Use the Help Eli Rassi | June 20, 2012 There is plenty of debate surrounding when teams should select a goaltender at the National Hockey League Entry Draft. There are teams who have benefited greatly from selecting goaltender early.…
2012 NHL Draft Family Ties Brendan Ross | June 18, 2012 Scouting future hockey stars remains primarily an art given that there is no guaranteed scientific test to identify the perfect fusion of skill, character and drive. Beyond on ice observations,…