Patrick Holland: An NHL Player in the Making Matthew Macaskill | November 2, 2013 When injuries wreaked havoc on the Montreal Canadiens, Patrick Holland received a call from GM Marc Bergevin to join the team. While his minutes were limited, the 21-year-old showcased his…
Capitals Make Right Call in Keeping Tom Wilson Josh Marks | October 22, 2013 The Washington Capitals have elected to keep 19-year-old rookie right wing Tom Wilson past the 10-game mark, meaning this season will count against his entry-level contract. In doing so, General Manager…
Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher A Serious Calder Candidate Fred Poulin | March 4, 2013 The Canadiens might have found the offensive spark plug that they have been lacking in recent years in Brendan Gallagher. The feisty winger, who was selected 147th overall in the 2010…
The Curious Hate of Nail Yakupov Tyler Kerdman | February 18, 2013 Each year, over 700 hockey players don the jersey of one of the 30 National Hockey League teams. Once they pull the sweater over their heads, they become a part…
Emerson Etem Showing He Belongs in the NHL Anton Tibaldi | February 7, 2013 It was midway through the third period last Monday night when I peered down toward the ice at Honda Center and noticed something a bit…different. Daniel Winnik, the team’s leading…
Vladimir Tarasenko’s Blazing Start is More Than Just Stats Adam Stafki | January 23, 2013 Six minutes and thirty-six seconds, that’s how long it took for Vladimir Tarasenko to introduce himself to the NHL. Fifteen minutes later he made it clear that he was there…
Chris Kreider and the New York Rangers’ Dilemma Michael Rappaport | January 23, 2013 What a difference a year makes. Chris Kreider burst onto the Broadway stage in the 2012 playoffs. After winning a National Championship with Boston College, the Rangers’ first round pick…
Why the Rangers’ Chris Kreider Will Win the Calder Trophy Michael Rappaport | August 29, 2012 The last 12 months of hockey for Chris Kreider were a whirlwind. At this time one year ago, Kreider was sitting in a classroom, and preparing for his junior season…
My Apology Letter to the New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider Michael Rappaport | April 29, 2012 When the Rangers signed Chris Kreider almost three weeks ago, I was skeptical of the impact he would have for the Blueshirts. Like everybody else, I believe that Kreider has the…
Gabriel Landeskog: Flying at Altitude The Hockey Writers | November 18, 2011 If you have had the pleasure to watch the young Swede Gabriel Landeskog play for the Colorado Avalanche don’t be ashamed if you confused him to be a veteran. Landeskog…
Fabian Brunnstrom: Waiting In The Wings Andrew Johnson | October 18, 2011 There’s one player on the roster of the Detroit Red Wings that has yet to see any ice time. That player, as it should be quite clear to you now,…
Red Wings’ Prospect Gustav Nyquist Impresses During Preseason Andrew Johnson | October 4, 2011 The Detroit Red Wings organization is one known for drafting excellence. The late round gems the franchise has managed to secure are countless. Pavel Datsyuk (171st overall, 1998), Henrik Zetterberg…
