Wild Situation Getting Worse, Hemsky Out Months, & More News Dustin L. Nelson | November 1, 2016 The Minnesota Wild’s injury issues are getting worse by the day. Monday, fourth-line center Zac Dalpe underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, according to the Star Tribune. Both Dalpe and defenseman Victor…
Are Corsi Ratings Reliable? Tony Wolak | July 6, 2016 In the past, advanced analytics that measure athletes’ performance have typically been associated with the sabremetrics movement in baseball. Recently, hockey analytics have gained traction through blogs and articles. And…
The Fallout of the Patrick Sharp Trade in Chicago David Tews | March 22, 2016 My THW colleague, Ed Sarno recently completed a terrific interview with Notre Dame Head Coach Jeff Jackson on the play of Stephen Johns. In it, he mentions how Johns made…
Should the Penguins Be Happy With Trevor Daley? Jordan Dix | March 6, 2016 In the past few seasons, Trevor Daley has been one of the more intriguing defensemen in the entire NHL. He has insane speed, solid offensive instincts and has a large…
Will Small Splashes Push Kings Over the Top? Mitch Michals | March 3, 2016 Another trade deadline has come and gone, and the Los Angeles Kings again refused to be passive bystanders. Of course, they didn’t shock the world this year, and bring in…
Hockey Headlines: Latest Trade Rumors; Oilers and Blues Swap Goalies Marcy Di Michele | February 27, 2016 A collection of all the latest news from around the world of hockey: Condolences to the family of Andy Bathgate. Legendary player. [The Hockey News] The Habs turned a training…
Kings, Blackhawks Swap Christian Ehrhoff, Rob Scuderi Dustin L. Nelson | February 26, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings are swapping veteran defensemen according to multiple reports Friday. Heading to California is Rob Scuderi, while Christian Ehrhoff will be bound for the…
Chicago Waives Rob Scuderi Dustin L. Nelson | February 16, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks have waived veteran defenseman Rob Scuderi, according to multiple reports Tuesday. It would seem very unlikely that Scuderi will be claimed, between poor performance and a significant…
Trevor Daley Struggling In Expanded Role Michael Pityk | January 8, 2016 A few weeks ago Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford pulled off a trade that very few thought possible. He traded veteran defender Rob Scuderi to the Chicago Blackhawks for…
Hockey Headlines: Penguins/Blackhawks Trade; Stamkos News Marcy Di Michele | December 15, 2015 A collection of all the latest news from around the world of hockey: Historic streak or not, no one has forgotten Patrick Kane’s off-ice controversy. [ESPN], [PPP] A very fortunate…
Rob Scuderi Trade Makes Sense for Both Parties Mike Necciai | December 14, 2015 The Penguins kicked off the Mike Sullivan era with a 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday night. But the game took a backseat to the news of a…
Pens Acquire Trevor Daley From ‘Hawks for Rob Scuderi Dustin L. Nelson | December 14, 2015 During the third period of Monday’s game against the Washington Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have acquired defenseman Trevor Daley from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Rob…