Fantasy Insight: The Best Of What’s Left – Goalies Andrew Johnson | October 25, 2011 Maybe you made a poor draft choice, your #1 guy is sidelined with an injury, or you’re just thinking about adding 1 more goalie to your fantasy roster. Whatever the…
Kids come through as Oilers shut out Rangers Marcy Di Michele | October 24, 2011 Despite his strong start to the season, there has been some discussion as to whether Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would stay in the NHL or return to junior for the season. Going…
Rocking in Oil Country: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Off to Flying Start Marcy Di Michele | October 18, 2011 It didn’t take very long for 2011 first overall pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to make his presence known in the NHL. The 18 year old has four goals and one assist…
Battle of Alberta I: Five Things To Watch Andrew Sykes | October 18, 2011 Tonight marks the first installment of the 2011-2012 version of the Battle of Alberta, and with the two clubs set to fight for provincial supremacy once again, here are five…
The Ryan Effect: Ryan, Ryan & Ryan doing their thing Stephen Kaczmar | October 18, 2011 Four games into the 2011/12 season the Edmonton Ryan’s, err ah the Edmonton Oilers have got off to a satisfying start; well at least every player with the first name…
Something’s Gotta Give in Oil Country Salim Valji | October 17, 2011 With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins immaculate debut in the NHL (4 goals in his first two games), the decision of whether or not to send him back to the WHL has suddenly…
Flames Set To Begin Lengthy Homestand Andrew Sykes | October 17, 2011 A 1-3 start to the season certainly doesn’t warrant a push of the panic button for the Calgary Flames, but it does make the club’s upcoming six-game homestand that much…
A historical review of cheap shots in the NHL Tom Yawney | October 17, 2011 There is a belief held by some fans of NHL hockey that cheap shots are a major issue in the game today. The truth is the rules have changed drastically…
Top Ten Rookies To Watch In 2011-2012 Andrew Sykes | October 4, 2011 Last year’s crop of rookies included the likes of Taylor Hall, Tyler Seguin, Logan Couture and Calder Trophy winner Jeff Skinner. Here are ten first year players who should have…
The Eager Freshmen: Not-So-Obvious Calder Candidates (Part 3) Brendan Ross | October 3, 2011 In the final part of the “Not-so-obvious Calder Candidates” we take a look at three more players – one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender who have a chance…
NHL Draft 2011 – 30 Team Analysis Patrick Kearns | June 27, 2011 The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was full or surprises, trades, risers, and fallers just like everyone had suspected. With large trades the day before, and some looming over the…
NHL Draft Day One 2011 – Reactions: Trades Galore and Team Grades James Neveau | June 25, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, MN – The 2011 NHL Entry Draft got off to a pretty tame start in the Twin Cities. Other than the trade that sent…