Dumb and Dumber: Thoughts on the Volchenkov & Cooke Suspensions James Neveau | February 9, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent If there’s been one positive for NHL fans that has come as a result of the information age, it is the instant access that fans have…
Al Strachan’s “I Am NOT Making This Up” Book Review Christopher Ralph | January 21, 2011 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. I Am Not Making This Up: My Favourite Hockey Stories from a Career Covering the Game – by Al Strachan – Non-Affiliate…
Forget stepping up, is it time to shut Evgeni Malkin down? Mike Colligan | January 18, 2011 A conscience crisis? From thousands of miles outside of Pittsburgh, that’s what the drama surrounding Sidney Crosby‘s concussion was termed last week as skeptics donned their tinfoil hats in an…
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,…
Penguins’ Forecheck is the Root of Third Period Collapses Against Bruins Mike Colligan | January 12, 2011 This isn’t the first time it has happened to us. It keeps happening and we got to do something about it. We [need to] learn how to close out the…
With 24/7 In the Can, What’s Next for HBO & the NHL? James Neveau | January 8, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent “That would be the ultimate, being able to take fans inside the Stanley Cup playoffs,” (John) Collins said Friday in an interview. “We’ll look at it.…
To Shake Hands or Not to Shake Hands? Why is This Even a Question? Monica McAlister | January 2, 2011 The NHL may not have a handshake ‘rule,’ but it has become tradition after every playoff series comes to an end and for the last few years after the Winter…
Winter Classic Weather Update and Sidney Crosby Interview Mike Colligan | December 28, 2010 PITTSBURGH – With Saturday’s Winter Classic now firmly within the Pittsburgh 5-day weather forecast, nervousness is beginning to set in amongst fans concerned over the possibility of rain and warm temperatures.
Thanks for a Great 2010 Steve Kendall | December 26, 2010 As 2010 comes to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect upon the many wonderful moments that made up the past 12 months. Here is my thank you…
In Defense Of Sidney Crosby Franklin Steele | December 25, 2010 Do I love Sidney Crosby? Not by a long shot. I generally can be seen rooting against him at any given opportunity. Go Red Wings. Go Flyers. Go Team USA. Go Caps. Go whatever. But in the back of my mind I will always be thankful for being able to watch a player of this magnitude grow up and grow into his own skin, turning into one of the best hockey players to have ever lived right before our very eyes.
Caps and Penguins: Sample of the Winter Classic Angie Lewis | December 24, 2010 Angie Lewis Washington Capitals Correspondent In a marquee match-up nationally televised and declared to be a preview of next week’s center stage event, the NHL Winter Classic, the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh…