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Who Backs Up Lehtonen in Dallas Next Season?

The Hockey Writers | June 5, 2013

Hopefully Kari Lehtonen likes the Dallas Stars new jerseys that were unveiled Tuesday, because the goaltender will be wearing the new digs for the foreseeable future. The Finnish goaltender is…

Tampa Bay Lightning: Comparing Analytics and Goaltending

Mike Burse | April 27, 2013

It has been well noted that the Tampa Bay Lightning, while having elite offensive talent, have issues keeping the puck out of their own net. In my last article I…

Gillis Hints at a Possible Luongo Trade

Chloe Vogler | January 24, 2013

Canucks GM Mike Gillis has said that there is a deal in place for a Roberto Luongo trade with an unexpected team that “has to do something with another player…

The Four Senators Drafted Ahead of Daniel Alfredsson

Ian C McLaren | November 22, 2012

written by @iancmclaren A quick look at the 1994 NHL Draft board reveals that the standout player of that particular class is, without question, Daniel Alfredsson. In 1131 games played…

10 Potential Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltenders for 2012-13

Justin Godfrey | April 30, 2012

The biggest need facing the Tampa Bay Lightning this off-season is without a doubt, an upgrade in the goaltending department. Most of the press has linked them with Roberto Luongo,…

Test-Driving Tokarski in Tampa

Brent Lemon | March 16, 2012

A handful of games doesn’t a career make, but by standing tall in a 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins, 22-year-old netminder Dustin Tokarski suddenly finds himself in the spotlight…

Why the Lightning’s Unbalanced Schedule Matters

Brent Lemon | January 2, 2012

Steven Stamkos remarked recently (via tweet from @TBLightning) that during “the second half of the season we’re at home a lot. We love playing in front of our home fans…

Several Teams Relying On Backup Goalies In This Young Campaign

Tim Kolupanowich | October 26, 2011

Every season sees someone unexpected step up out of nowhere and guide their team throughout the year. Some players such as Martin St-Louis and Patrick Roy came out of nowhere, performed well and became stars while others like Michael Leighton faded back into obscurity after their moment in the limelight.

Five Burning Questions for the 2011-2012 Columbus Blue Jackets

Alex Stallings | August 22, 2011

On September 16th the Columbus Blue Jackets open what might be the most anticipated training camp of their brief history.  Along with the seasoned team veterans and talented prospects, Blue Jackets…

Old, New & Missing Pieces . . .A Puzzle for Howson & Columbus

Jeff Little | February 15, 2011

As the Columbus Blue Jackets enter the last 40% of the season, they teeter on the edge of viability in the playoff race.  It has been a season that has…

Blue Jackets Just Keep Winning

Jeff Little | November 25, 2010

Weirdness prevailed before and during the Blue Jackets visit to the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island to take on the New York Islanders.  Coming in with a four-game winning streak, and facing…

Halak and Conklin – The New Dynamic Duo in St. Louis

Andrew Rodger | November 9, 2010

Jaroslav Halak and Ty Conklin have backstopped the St. Louis Blues to the best start in the franchise’s history.

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