The Blame Game Needs to Stop Regarding Lack of Concussion Data Justin Johnson | December 28, 2011 Concussion. Head Injury. Upper Body injury. Whatever you want to call it, it’s just as bad and just as harmful to sports, most notably hockey. It’s becoming an epidemic in…
Hockey’s Five Mournful Moments of 2011 Steve Kendall | December 27, 2011 As 2011 comes to a close, it provides a time for hockey fans to reflect. In the first of a two-part series, The Hockey Writers’ Steve Kendall will examine the…
The Evolution of Evgeni Malkin Mike Colligan | December 22, 2011 Malkin’s injury gave him a new perspective on the game he used to show up and offensively dominate at will. He committed himself to a grueling offseason conditioning program and has matured as a teammate within the demands of Bylsma’s system.
Concussions are Ruining the NHL Tom Yawney | December 16, 2011 The list of wounded players continues to grow, and the NHL is suffering for it.
Crosby Concussed: Cozy Up to That Headline, World James Conley | December 12, 2011 Crosby’s out. Indefinitely. Concussion-like symptoms. Swish that around in your mouth and get used to the taste, because it’s an ongoing scenario that’s going to punctuate his career and follow…
Book Review: My First Goal Rebecca Dobrinski | December 8, 2011 My First Goal: 50 Players and the Goal that Marked the Beginning of Their NHL Careers By Mike Brophy. (2011, Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Ltd. Softcover. Pp. 254. CAN…
VIDEO: David Krejci Elbows Sidney Crosby Mike Colligan | December 8, 2011 Sidney Crosby will miss the next two games for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He received an accidental elbow to the head from Boston’s David Krejci on Monday.
Pondering the Pens: Managing Simon Despres Mike Colligan | December 2, 2011 Simon Despres, Pittsburgh’s 2009 first-round pick, had a successful NHL debut last night against Washington. Despres assisted on Chris Kunitz’s game-winning goal and looked confident after a few early mishaps.
It Could Be Worse: Caps Still Have Improvements, Yet Ways To Go Angie Lewis | December 1, 2011 Not that the world is in need of a reminder here, but the Caps have struggled heavily of late and are now on a four-game losing streak after a 2-1…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Equalling Sidney Crosby’s First 25 Games, But Where Is The Love? Andrew Sykes | December 1, 2011 One came into the league as possibly the most hyped prospect the NHL had ever seen, the other came heralded in his own right but expectations were not nearly as…
More Than Just a Face in the Crowd Jas Faulkner | November 29, 2011 by Jas Faulkner, senior correspondent author’s note: Stick taps to Andrea Lindgren and Phyl Good for catching that Ryan Kesler is actually American by birth (a Canuck by the grace…
Pondering the Pens: Coach Crosby Mike Colligan | November 26, 2011 As the media wandered out of the locker room Friday night, Crosby was in deep conversation with James Neal discussing where Neal should position his body and stick to receive passes. Crosby is never content with the status quo and his work ethic drives those around him to be better.
