Why Erik Karlsson Should Win the Norris Colton Praill | May 21, 2015 Erik Karlsson was the best defenceman in the NHL this season, or more specifically the best defenceman to complete the season (Sorry Mark Giordano). Karlsson’s 66 points lead all defencemen,…
Norris Trophy Faceoff: P.K. vs E.K. The Hockey Writers | April 30, 2015 Even as the Montreal Canadiens move on from the series against the Ottawa Senators. The battle of “E.K. vs P.K.” continues and with the NHL Award show set for June 24th,…
Shea Weber: The New Norris Trophy Frontrunner Dan Mount | March 4, 2015 The race for the Norris Trophy seemed like a foregone conclusion at the midway point of the National Hockey League season. Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano was the pick to…
Ron Hextall, an Early Front-Runner for GM of the Year? Andy Dudones | August 12, 2014 While masses of hockey fans are salivating for the upcoming NHL season to commence, it’s never too early to look ahead at potential GM of the Year candidates. After all,…
Could Draisaitl Be The First To End Oilers Calder Trophy Drought? Shane Sander | July 30, 2014 It’s hardly a lock and the season has yet to start but one interesting question on Oiler fans minds has to be whether or not Leon Draisaitl (3rd overall 2014)…
Ben Lovejoy, the NHL’s Most Improved Player Alex Kozovski | February 2, 2014 I’m glad the NHL doesn’t have a ‘Most Improved Player’ award. Unlike the other ‘Big Four’ North American pro sports leagues, the NHL hasn’t followed suit with the MLB, NBA,…
Moulson to Win 2013 Lady Byng Trophy – A Statistical Proof Josh Smith | June 12, 2013 The Lady Byng Trophy might not be the most impressive trophy out there, or the one NHL players would most like to put on their mantels. The Hart Trophy goes…
Tuukka Rask: Vezina Candidate? Ian C McLaren | April 25, 2013 As the 2013 NHL season winds down and awards talk ramps up, Bruins fans may be wondering if anyone on the team may be in line for some hardware. While…
Jonas Brodin, the Calder Trophy and Everything Wrong With NHL Awards Sebastian Egerton-Read | April 18, 2013 In February reports suggested that the 2013 NHL awards aren’t likely to be held in Las Vegas. It doesn’t really matter where they are held, it can be guaranteed that…
Handicapping the 2013 NHL Awards Tyler Kerdman | February 26, 2013 One-third of the way into the shortened NHL season, there has hardly been a lack of surprise and excitement. The Chicago Blackhawks have yet to lose in regulation, the Buffalo…
THW NHL Predictions Panel Ian C McLaren | January 17, 2013 It’s (finally) that time of year again, where hope abounds and everyone gazes into their crystal pucks in order to make their predictions about the immediate future of NHL hockey.…
Why the Rangers’ Chris Kreider Will Win the Calder Trophy Michael Rappaport | August 29, 2012 The last 12 months of hockey for Chris Kreider were a whirlwind. At this time one year ago, Kreider was sitting in a classroom, and preparing for his junior season…