Capitals Cup Run Reminiscent of 1997 Red Wings Tony Wolak | May 28, 2018 Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have finally done it. For the first time since 1998—and after years of frustration, anguish, and disappointment—the Capitals are headed to the Stanley Cup…
The Grind Line: Finding Holland a Friend Jacob Messing | May 14, 2018 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
Red Wings All-Time Salary Cap Team Jacob Messing | April 7, 2018 The Detroit Red Wings have had a lot of players come and go since the introduction of a salary cap in 2005-06, so here’s a crack at the organization’s all-time…
Are the Lightning Beasts of the East? Anthony Moukarzel | February 27, 2018 The Tampa Bay Lightning have been widely recognized as a Stanley Cup favorite since the beginning of the season. With the team hitting some bumps in the road as of…
Lightning Make Major Upgrade With McDonagh Eugene Helfrick | February 27, 2018 Well, it finally happened. After what felt like a season of speculation, rumors, fake tweets, and, of course, some good old-fashioned red herrings, the Tampa Bay Lightning have their man.…
Yzerman Is Playing (And Winning) at the Deadline Eugene Helfrick | February 25, 2018 The trade deadline has been an especially interesting time for Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman this season. While the team has been at the top of the league…
Maroon to the Lightning, What Dictates the Trade? Eugene Helfrick | February 14, 2018 With all the talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning shopping for defense at the NHL trade deadline, rumors are popping up that general manager Steve Yzerman is inquiring about forwards as…
Lightning Should Consider Going Green Eugene Helfrick | February 3, 2018 With the playoffs quickly approaching, it’s clear that the Tampa Bay Lightning will be buyers at this year’s trade deadline. While the Lightning have been one of the league leaders…
Lightning Trading for Karlsson Would Be Impossible Eugene Helfrick | February 1, 2018 While in Tampa over the All-Star weekend, Erik Karlsson sent the internet abuzz with trade speculation. By hanging out with Lightning defenseman and fellow Swede Victor Hedman during the weekend’s…
Lightning Acquiring Erik Karlsson is Possible Anthony Moukarzel | February 1, 2018 The 2018 All-Star game was a success for the city of Tampa and the NHL. Players expressed their enjoyment all over social media and it’s safe to say everybody had…
Zetterberg a Unique Treasure for Detroit Dan Rice | January 29, 2018 With 936 career points over 1,048 NHL games, Henrik Zetterberg has seen and just about done it all over his 15-year tenure with the Detroit Red Wings. The now 37-year-old…
History Says Yzerman Will Sell at Deadline Eugene Helfrick | January 24, 2018 Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman is known to be a shrewd businessman when it comes to making trades. Part of how he has turned Tampa Bay into a contender is…