Questioning Sidney Crosby’s Leadership: Is He a First-Class Captain? Justin Glock | June 14, 2013 Is Sidney Crosby an admirable captain leading the Pittsburgh Penguins? We know he is the best player in the world, or at least one of them. Crosby tore up the…
A Running Diary of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Mike Miccoli | June 12, 2013 By Mike Miccoli I woke this morning with “Chelsea Dagger” stuck in my head. I suppose this might be a bad omen because I can’t remember ever waking up humming…
Boston Bruins: Believe One More Time Wayne Whittaker | June 10, 2013 By Wayne Whittaker, Boston Bruins Correspondent I have a pretty clear memory of walking out of the TD Banknorth Garden on April 7, 2007. A completely unremarkable game had just…
Bruins Putting The U In Team Ian C McLaren | June 6, 2013 The opponent features two of, if not THE best players in the world, a Norris trophy candidate, and a benched goalie that was selected first overall in the NHL Draft.…
Penguins Caught in Bear Trap: Defense-less against Bruins Justin Glock | June 4, 2013 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ team defense will continue to be the reason why they fail to contend for a Stanley Cup. The story is no different this post-season. The Pens’ defense…
2013 THW Year-End Awards Ryan Pike | June 4, 2013 Every year, the National Hockey League hands out its official awards, typically based on balloting by the Professional Hockey Writers Association or the league’s general managers. Last year, for the…
Boston Bruins Go Vintage In Game One Ian C McLaren | June 3, 2013 It’s been a common refrain in 2013: these Boston Bruins just don’t seem to have “it”. Nailing down exactly what “it” is can be tricky business, but “it” was absent…
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin: Leave the Temper and Whining in Game 1 Justin Glock | June 3, 2013 When you think of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, do you think of whiner and bad temper? If you aren’t a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins, I already know your…
Sean Monahan – The Next Ones: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Carl Maloney | May 31, 2013 Sean Monahan THW Close-Up: Team: Ottawa 67’s (OHL) Birthdate: October 12, 1994 Hometown: Brampton, Ontario Height: 6’2″ Weight: 195 lbs Position: Centre Shoots: Left NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 Twitter: @monahan20 THW…
Futility: Hockey’s Dirty Word (Part Two) Peter Chau | May 27, 2013 Futility Part Two: The Choke Artists – Teams That Blow (Opportunities) Example: Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals I came across an interesting article from Sean McIndoe of Grantland.com. In his…
Bruins Lines Remain Blurred Ian C McLaren | May 22, 2013 One of the great strengths for the Boston Bruins during their 2011 Stanley Cup run – and in the time since – has been their ability to consistently and effectively…
Boston Bruins: Top 10 Most Memorable Playoff OT Goals Wayne Whittaker | May 18, 2013 By Wayne Whittaker, Boston Bruins Correspondent In recent years, Bruins fans may have grown accustomed to playoff overtime games. Thursday night’s Game One victory over the New York Rangers was…