Comparing Captains: Gionta Follows Koivu’s Lead Matthew Macaskill | October 24, 2013 By Matthew Macaskill (@Habsology) Saku Koivu returns to the Bell Centre on Thursday night in what could prove to be his final appearance on Montreal ice. Koivu turns 39-years old…
Nine Ducks Given Mighty Opportunity Kirk Vance | July 26, 2013 The lists of Olympic Camp Invitees were announced on Monday, and there was no shortage of Ducks. In total, nine Ducks were invited, spanning across the five rosters, including three…
2014 Olympic Hockey Preview: Can Finland Medal For Third Straight Time? Steven Ives | March 14, 2013 Finland has played the role of spoiler for the past two Olympic hockey tournaments, winning bronze in 2010 and silver in 2006. Though never considered among the pre-Olympic favorites, the…
Ryan O’Reilly and The Price For A True “Number-One” Center Ryan Pike | March 5, 2013 In the game of hockey, a true number-one center is a lot like a unicorn. It’s hard to find, but you know it when you see it. For the Calgary…
Is Discrimination Hurting the Habs? Rob Elbaz | November 28, 2012 When the call went out last spring that the Montreal Canadiens were in the market for a new GM and head coach there was a clear disclaimer, those who could…
NHL Players Likely To Retire In the Event Of A Full-Season Lockout Fred Poulin | November 13, 2012 Most NHL players would like to retire at the top of their game just like Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings did after the 2011-12 season. However, that doesn’t…
Top 10 Goal Scorers in Montreal Arena History The Hockey Writers | April 28, 2012 Montreal was one of the founders of the National Hockey League in 1917. There were in fact two teams in the city in that first year, the Wanderers and the…
Carolina Hurricanes fall in shootout to Anaheim Ducks Andrew Hirsh | February 23, 2012 RALEIGH, N.C.—The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night by the score of 3-2 in the shootout. Saku Koivu had the lone shootout goal and Jonas Hiller made…
The Crossroads: What Should Washington Do By the Deadline? Angie Lewis | February 3, 2012 Fans of the Washington Capitals have had a tough time dealing with their team this season due to the almost inexplicable mediocrity the Caps have shown through the past half…
After the Break All-Stars: Koivu, Samuelsson, Sabres and More Brandon Landry | February 1, 2012 By every season’s end, there’s at least one player who breaks out in remarkable fashion, putting up totals that even star players might have difficulty sustaining. This player provides an…
Ducks Are No Strangers to Shootouts Cole Volmer | December 14, 2010 The Anaheim Ducks continue their battle to find ways to come out on top of their games and get a winning streak going. The past few games have found the…
The Hockey Spy’s 2010 NHL Entry Draft Preview – Mikael Granlund Christopher Ralph | June 6, 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”…