Nick Leddy Archives

Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings Renew Rivalry Tonight

Tim Pigulski | January 27, 2013

For the first of four meetings this season, the Detroit Red Wings will visit the United Center tonight and attempt to deliver the Blackhawks their first loss of 2013.

With Jonas Brodin Out, It’s Tyler Cuma’s Time

Dakota Case | November 4, 2012

In 2008, Ottawa 67’s defenseman, Tyler Cuma, became the final 1st round pick of the Wild’s first ever General Manager, Doug Risebrough. Drafted 23rd overall, one draft spot behind Edmonton…

Player Evaluation: Duncan Keith

Ton DeFrancesco | August 13, 2012

This year we’ll be counting down the days to training camp (Mon-Fri) with player evaluations heading into the season. We’ll go in order of highest salary to lowest salary so…

Minnesota Wild “What Ifs”

Megan Nyberg | May 4, 2012

This week we’re taking a look at Minnesota Wild hockey and the state it’s in. Literally and figuratively. And arguing that Minnesota should reap what it grows and sows, so…

Blackhawks bust losing streak with a 4-2 win over Rangers

Cheryl Adams | February 17, 2012

Coming into Thursday night’s game against the Blackhawks, New York Rangers coach John Tortorella acknowledged that they would be facing a “desperate” team. The sentiment around the league was that…

Fantasy Hockey Panel: Jimmy Howard Injury, Andy McDonald’s Return, and More

Anatoliy Metter | February 17, 2012

Welcome to the third installment of the Fantasy Hockey Panel with Monica McAlister, Fred Poulin, Peter Harling, and myself, Anatoliy Metter. Considering that every category won or lost will be…

Previewing The American World Junior Team

David OConnor | December 5, 2011

After a third-place finish on home ice in the 2011 World Junior Championships, Team USA will be looking for a gold medal this time around. They’re considered the favourite to…

Bowman Finally Building His Blackhawks

The Hockey Writers | July 11, 2011

For the first time in his time as general manager of the Blackhawks, Stan Bowman has the financial freedom to build the team the way he sees fit. Interestingly enough…

Blackhawks 2011 Rookies in Review

Cheryl Adams | February 24, 2011

As the NHL season looks down the final 20 games of the race to the playoffs, it is only natural that fans and writers alike begin turning their attentions to speculating about the various player awards which will be handed out in June. Who might qualify from the Blackhawks?

WJC 2011 Players To Watch: Jack Campbell, Chris Kreider & Jeremy Morin

Christopher Ralph | December 22, 2010

Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the World…

Blackhawks still finding their chemistry in the new season

Cheryl Adams | October 17, 2010

There’s an old saying in team sports: “Good teams find ways to win. Great teams find ways to win, even when they shouldn’t.” If that’s the yardstick, then Chicago may…

NHL Top 100 Prospect Rankings (Part 1: 76 to 100)

Christopher Ralph | September 27, 2010

86 Jordan Weal LAK F Drafted: 2010-70th

Only Hall and Seguin have compiled more points last season in the CHL amongst draft eligible players. To accomplish this in the toughest of the three CHL leagues, the Dub (WHL) that is, is all the more impressive. In fact, Jordan Weal became the first 17-year-old player in over a decade to record 100 points in a season in the WHL (WHL.ca).