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Pacific Division Anything But Pacified

Walter McLaughlin | December 11, 2011

On paper, this was to be one of the strongest, most competitive divisions in the NHL this year.  It’s a good thing “paper” is now a euphemism for pixels, as…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks

Joe Thornton’s Offense Becoming Jumbo-Sized

Walter McLaughlin | November 8, 2011

Maybe Joe Thornton reads The Hockey Writers. On August 9th, I wrote an article entitled “Joey the Kid Needs Six Shooter to Tame the Wild, Wild West”.  The piece postulated…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Player Profiles, San Jose Sharks

Nostradamus Redux: Sharks Embark on League-Best Five Game Winning Streak

Walter McLaughlin | October 30, 2011

Turning the wrong direction from Husky Stadium toward our hotel last night and adding more than two miles to our walk made the phrase “Dad’s always right” ring particularly hollow…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Nash, Datsyuk, Gaborik to have Career Years in 2011-2012?

Andrew Johnson | September 28, 2011

With the start of the NHL regular season approaching rapidly, much speculation has been doled out regarding what’s to come in the year ahead. While predicting the future is impossible,…

Categories Fantasy, Previews and Predictions, Uncategorized

Battle Royale: the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings Jockey for Pacific Supremacy

Walter McLaughlin | August 21, 2011

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson. One team has ruled the roost four consecutive years, missing a fifth (despite…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks

‘Joey the Kid’ Needs Six Shooter for Sharks to Tame the Wild, Wild West

Walter McLaughlin | August 9, 2011

Back when the western portion of eastern Canada was young, there was a big kid straight out of the frozen, blustery plains of Ontario.  At 6’4″ and well over 200…

Categories Player Profiles, San Jose Sharks

Bombs Away: San Jose Sharks Offseason Review

Walter McLaughlin | July 24, 2011

Mobile, offensive, top-pairing defenseman with size, grit and a bombs-away mentality from the blue line?  Check.  Speedy, playmaking two-way winger with the capability of netting 25+ goals and stepping up…

Categories Free Agents, NHL Prospects, San Jose Sharks

Team Colligan vs. Team Neveau: The Results

James Neveau | January 30, 2011

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent While the big battle on the ice Sunday night took place between Team Lidstrom and Team Staal, an equally intense battle was waged behind the scenes…

Categories All-Star Weekend

The Hockey Writers 2009-10 Preview: Northwest Division

James Neveau | September 29, 2009

A full preview of the Northwest division, complete with links and knowledge to keep you up to speed!

Categories Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks
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