Golden Knights & Lightning Are Getting Their Money’s Worth Kyle Gipe | March 6, 2018 To win in the salary cap era, a team needs top-to-bottom production. First line forwards need to perform like elite scorers while third pairing defensemen need to provide steady minutes.…
Evgeni Malkin is Putting the NHL on Notice Mike Necciai | February 20, 2018 A few short months ago, prior to the calendar flipping to 2018, the Pittsburgh Penguins and their ‘big three’ — Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Phil Kessel — were struggling.…
Who’s Really Carrying Their Teams? Kyle Gipe | February 10, 2018 Which players have been best at carrying their teams this season? To me, carrying one’s team means that a player produces in wins and when he doesn’t produce, the team…
Lightning Need Post-All-Star Spark Eugene Helfrick | January 30, 2018 With the All-Star Game in the rearview mirror, it is already time for the Tampa Bay Lightning to put the excitement of the weekend behind them and look to build upon…
Hockey Family Tales: Nikita Kucherov’s Mom & First Coach Alessandro Seren Rosso | January 23, 2018 From time to time, THW translates Russian materials where the focus is less on great hockey players, but is rather on their family. We already published stories about Alexander Radulov…
2018 NHL All-Star Game Rosters Shane Sander | January 11, 2018 The 2018 NHL All-Star Game is set to take place over the weekend of Jan. 27-28. As per tradition, the 63rd edition of the All-Star game will have its skills…
Lightning Viewership Reaches Historic Highs Eugene Helfrick | January 10, 2018 It is no secret that this has been a big year for hockey in Tampa. Between the upcoming NHL All-Star game and the Lightning playing like one of the best…
Fantasy Hockey Rankings – Rest of Season David Petrie | January 7, 2018 We’re close to halfway through the season and it’s time to make tweaks to your fantasy hockey team to secure a playoff spot or become and buyer or seller if…
Getzlaf for MVP? Tom Dianora | January 5, 2018 The Anaheim Ducks appear to be back on track with preseason expectations. They are scoring goals and they are winning. Their improved health has certainly helped with that, but one…
Lightning’s Potent Power Play Eugene Helfrick | December 26, 2017 At the end of the 2015-16 regular season, Tampa Bay Lightning fans had one question keeping them up at night… How did a team that featured star offensive players like Steven…
Lightning Passing Problems Contributing to Slump Eugene Helfrick | December 2, 2017 Adversity builds character. It is a phrase as old as time, but there is truth in these words. When it comes to the sports world, occasional losing streaks can be…
The Breakthrough Year of Nikita Kucherov Dan Herrejon | November 27, 2017 As an up and coming player in Russia, Nikita Kucherov was given the nickname – The Russian Rifle. One of my colleagues, Christopher Ralph, summarized the potential Kucherov possessed five…