Sizing up the postseason Steve Kendall | March 8, 2011 With the season coming to a rapid close, it’s a good time to take a look at each team and examine where each stands heading into the home stretch: Eastern…
From Abdelkader to Zuccarello – 27 Feb 2011 Monica McAlister | February 27, 2011 Nashville Predators 2; Dallas Stars 3The Battle of the Finns yesterday afternoon as Kari Lehtonen and the Stars defeated Pekka Rinne and the Predators. Rinne managed to turn away 22…
NHL Power Rankings, February 14 Steve Kendall | February 14, 2011 NHL Power Rankings, February 14 In the spirit of the Hallmark-created holiday of St. Valentine’s Day, this week we take a look at what I love about each of the…
Crystal ball for season’s second half … Steve Kendall | January 16, 2011 Halfway report The season just passed its halfway point. Earlier this week, we looked at midseason award winners. Today, we examine the Stanley Cup contenders, the teams to watch, and…
2011 NHL Midseason Award Winners Steve Kendall | January 12, 2011 With the season just passing its midway point, it is a great time to reflect upon what has happened so far, and which players are front-runners for postseason awards (yes,…
The Poulin Wall; Rookie Goaltender Stands Tall Rob McGowan | January 12, 2011 Rookie goaltender, Kevin Poulin, is making a name for himself in Islanders Country
Howard steps up as Osgood goes down injured Monica McAlister | January 9, 2011 With the news that Chris Osgood’s on again off again groin injury has reached the point of furhter action Jimmy Howard had to step up and suit up against the…
It’s Time to Put Kris Letang Into the Norris Trophy Conversation Mike Colligan | December 14, 2010 By Mike Colligan A look into the recent history of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise reveals no shortage of legendary offensive players. Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin –…
NHL’s New Breed of Power Forwards Cory Twibell | December 13, 2010 Has the “power forward” taken on a new meaning in the post-lockout National Hockey League?
NHL 2K11 Tour Rolls into Hockeytown Monica McAlister | August 12, 2010 2K Sports is out stirring up some hype for its latest game: NHL 2K11. They snagged cover star Ryan Kesler from the Vancouver Canucks and are driving cross continent promoting…
The Hockey Spy’s 2010 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile – Riley Sheahan Christopher Ralph | June 22, 2010 Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please “Click Here”…
USA Hockey Studs and Sleepers: The Olympic Team Starts to Take Shape James Neveau | November 4, 2009 Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent Way back in August, when the temperature was still pleasant in the Chicagoland area, 34 of the best US born hockey players in the NHL gathered…