Panthers in the Playoffs? Nathan DeLong | March 21, 2017 After winning the Atlantic Division and finishing with their best season on record last year, the Florida Panthers look to have taken a huge step back. With 73 points, the…
Flames Monday Musings: Clinching Is in Sight Glenn Eberth | March 20, 2017 Following a week that saw the Calgary Flames win three of four on a mini-home stand, with the lone loss coming against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night (their first…
How Magic & Tragic Numbers Work Mark Scheig | March 2, 2017 So, how close is your team to clinching a playoff spot? Do you know how to figure that out? If not, you’ve come to the right place. We will explain…
The NHL Point System is Flawed THW Archives | May 5, 2016 Originally published in July of 2016 by Cody Reiff, we still believe the point system and the ‘loser point’ need to be addressed by the league. It may have…
Buffalo Sabres Playoffs: Top 5 Overtime Goals Chad DeDominicis | April 27, 2016 Playoff overtime winning goals are some of the most exciting and heartbreaking times for hockey fans. I still remember some overtime goals like they were yesterday. I remember where I…
Power Play Remains Key to Success for San Jose Sharks Sam Kelly | April 22, 2016 The San Jose Sharks have long boasted a lethal power play unit. Anchored by world-class playmaker Joe Thornton, it’s a star-studded group of offensive talent that few teams in the…
Sharks Should Avoid Another First Round Debacle Eric He | April 21, 2016 The San Jose Sharks don’t have to be reminded of the last time they were on the brink of eliminating the Kings in the first round of the playoffs. They…
How We Watch the NHL in Europe Dennis Schellenberg | April 19, 2016 The NHL is the best league in the world. The best players are playing in this league and although most of us follow other leagues, local teams etc. – The…
Joel Ward: X-Factor for San Jose Sharks Sam Kelly | April 13, 2016 The San Jose Sharks were active in retooling their roster for a playoff run last summer, and Joel Ward may prove to be the team’s most significant offseason addition. Goaltender…
Why the Islanders Should Lose Tonight’s Game Will Burchfield | April 7, 2016 This notion may be anathema to Islanders fans, but it is in the team’s best interests to lose tonight in Madison Square Garden. Heck, it’s in the Rangers’ best interests,…
Is Winning The Division That Important To Anaheim? Mike Walters | April 7, 2016 The Anaheim Ducks are tied with the Los Angeles Kings for first in the Pacific Division in terms of points. The two teams meet today in a battle that will…
With Playoff Spot Secure, Sharks Should Prepare Carefully Eric He | March 29, 2016 Not even Jonathan Quick giving Sharks fans nightmarish flashbacks could prevent Team Teal from beating the Los Angeles Kings in order to, at long last, clinch a playoff spot on Monday night. It…
