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…
As the Blackhawks Struggle, Is It Time For Patience or Panic? James Neveau | November 5, 2010 Jim Neveau, THW Reporter-at-Large The defending Stanley Cup champions have certainly had a crazy ride during the past five months. They won their first title in nearly 50 years in…
Blackhawks still finding their chemistry in the new season Cheryl Adams | October 17, 2010 There’s an old saying in team sports: “Good teams find ways to win. Great teams find ways to win, even when they shouldn’t.” If that’s the yardstick, then Chicago may…
Vladimir Tarasenko – Draft Prospect Profile 2010 Christopher Ralph | June 14, 2010 Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Vladimir Tarasenko (Click…
Blackhawks Ruminations: Final Thoughts on the 2009-10 Blackhawks James Neveau | June 14, 2010 Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent -It seems fitting that the final goal of the 2009-10 Blackhawks’ season was scored by Patrick Kane. After his off-season transgressions put a damper on the…
Why the Atlanta Thrashers Will Make the Playoffs The Hockey Writers | March 3, 2010 GM Don Waddell believes that his team is a buyer and can make the playoffs. I wholeheartedly agree with this, and will take it one step further and say the…
Horrible Huet or Hot Offense: Which is the Bigger Story for the Hawks? James Neveau | October 13, 2009 Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent Microcosm (n.) – A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system in constitution, configuration, or development. No, I did not include this definition just…
The Best Line in Hockey is… Lee Ferris | October 1, 2009 Hockey lore has long held that the crucial component for any championship team is a heavyweight scoring line, a lamp lighting juggernaut that consistently threatens the oppostion at even strength…
Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview: Offense Edition James Neveau | September 12, 2009 Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent Author’s Note: To read a preview of the team on defense, please click here After many years of cold and desolate winters for hockey fans in…
NHL Probe of Hossa, Pronger Contracts An Exercise in GM Appeasement James Neveau | August 2, 2009 Marian Hossa and Chris Pronger’s contracts are under investigation by the NHL. The big question is……why?
Wings Fans Mourn Loss of “Mrs. Hockey” Paul Benvin | March 7, 2009 The Red Wings have confirmed that Colleen Howe, known to everyone as Mrs. Hockey, passed away yesterday in Bloomfield Hills, a suburb of Detroit. She was 76. She had been…
Wings Plug the Drip, Dust Oilers 8-3 Paul Benvin | February 7, 2009 “We’re getting better.” That comment was made by an unnamed Edmonton player after the Oilers gave up only one goal in the second period of what was ultimately an 8-3…