Frederik Gauthier – The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Draft Prospect Profile THW Archives | June 3, 2013 Besides the mammoth blueliner, Samuel Morin, the Rimouski Oceanic have, they also are in possession of a hulking center in Frederik Gauthier. He stands 6’5″, but is a very proficient…
Minnesota Wild’s New Core Struggle In First Playoff Series Sebastian Egerton-Read | May 14, 2013 Perhaps the Minnesota Wild’s first round exit at the hands of the President’s Trophy winning Chicago Blackhawks last week in five games was simply inevitable. It was definitely a ‘positive…
Minnesota Wild NHL Playoffs Game Three: $14 Million Needs To Step Up Sebastian Egerton-Read | May 5, 2013 The Minnesota Wild fell into a 2-0 hole with a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 on Friday night. After playing a tough and tight opening game,…
Minnesota Wild: 2012-13 Regular Season Review Sheng Peng | April 30, 2013 Pre-season projection: Playoff team Final team record: 26-19-3 (8th in Western Conference) Flip a coin. The Minnesota Wild made the playoffs for the first time in five years; they almost…
The Edmonton Spoilers Strike Again Marcy Di Michele | April 27, 2013 In recent years the Edmonton Oilers have had very little to play for in April, except of course, to ruin the playoff chances of the teams they’re facing. As the…
Minnesota Wild Third Quarter Review Sheng Peng | April 4, 2013 Pre-season projection: Playoff team Current stock: Holding Team record: 21-13-2 (3rd in Western Conference, 1st in Northwest Division) Surprisingly, the Minnesota Wild held their grip to the top of the…
Why Dany Heatley Belongs on Minnesota’s Top Line Sheng Peng | April 1, 2013 In the Old West, a renowned but aging gunslinger usually ended his career with a bullet in a ditch. In the new West, he’s paid $7.5 million this year and…
‘Middle Men’ Driving Minnesota Wild’s Success Sebastian Egerton-Read | March 30, 2013 The Minnesota Wild had their seven-game winning streak snapped in a match-up against the Dallas Stars on Friday night. That loss was disappointing, but the winning streak clearly established Mike…
Why Alexander Semin Deserves Exactly $5,094,444.33 Katie Flynn | March 27, 2013 Alexander Semin was signed to a 5 year $35 million contract earlier this week by the Carolina Hurricanes. Yes, I know, he couldn’t garner the interest of any NHL team…
THW Panel: The Top 10 Most Underrated NHL Players Fred Poulin | March 25, 2013 Some NHL players never receive enough credit for the on-ice production they offer to their respective teams. Every season, there are players who fly under the radar and manage to have…
JT Compher – The Next Ones: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile THW Archives | March 24, 2013 JT Compher THW Close-Up: Date of Birth: 4/8/1995 Place of Birth: Northbrook, Illinois Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 161 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 THW Rankings (January 2013): 28 Other Rankings: ISS: 25 CSS…
2014 Olympic Hockey Preview: Can Finland Medal For Third Straight Time? Steven Ives | March 14, 2013 Finland has played the role of spoiler for the past two Olympic hockey tournaments, winning bronze in 2010 and silver in 2006. Though never considered among the pre-Olympic favorites, the…