Posts About "Rookie"
Capitals Make Right Call in Keeping Tom Wilson
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 George McPhee and Head Coach Adam Oates have chosen to develop the rugged and skilled Toronto-born forward on the big club instead...
Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher A Serious Calder Candidate
March 4th, 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 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens, is playing better every game. At just 5’9″, 175-lb (soaked wet), the Edmonton, Alberta native plays like...
The Curious Hate of Nail Yakupov
February 18th, 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 of that team. Their nameplate still sits on the back, but what truly matters is truly the name on the front. Zach Parise is not the superstar signing when he scores, he is just a...
Emerson Etem Showing He Belongs in the NHL
February 7th, 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 goal-scorer, was no longer flanking Perry and Getzlaf on the Ducks’ top line as he had been to start the game. Instead, recently recalled WHL...
Vladimir Tarasenko’s Blazing Start is More Than Just Stats
January 23rd, 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 to stay. His three goals in three games is the most among the Blues forwards despite averaging 14:46 minutes of ice time per game. The stat alone is impressive...
Chris Kreider and the New York Rangers' Dilemma
January 23rd, 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 in 2009 joined the team's postseason roster, and proceeded to register five goals in 18 playoff games. The impressive run created high...