James Reimer Deserves Olympic Consideration Nathan Kanter | November 25, 2013 James Reimer leads the NHL in save percentage. He is just outside the top 10 in goals-against-average for a team that allows the most shots on goal per game. He is playing some of the best hockey of his career. For those reasons I believe he should be considered for Team Canada at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Making a Case for Jamie Benn on Team Canada Mohammad Bakhach | November 13, 2013 The quest for gold and national pride at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is getting closer for Canada. And Jamie Benn hopes to be a part of it. He deserves it.…
Team Canada Olympic Roster: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not? Cody Royle | November 6, 2013 There were plenty of surprises when the Team Canada Olympic Roster of 47 players was announced back in August, and no doubt GM Steve Yzerman will have a couple more…
NHL Must Learn From NFL Concussion Plague Ian Dunham | October 22, 2013 “Hockeynistas,” almost by definition, have a disdain for other sports. But the lethal NFL concussion crisis turns this disdain into concern; concern for our fellow human beings; concern for our…
Should Team Canada Leave Kris Letang Off Olympic Roster? Justin Glock | September 25, 2013 Should Team Canada leave Kris Letang off their Olympic Roster? If they did, most hockey fans would be stunned. Letang has every tool in his arsenal to become a Hall of…
Team Canada 2014: Chemistry Will Be Key In Sochi Ryan Pike | August 28, 2013 In addition to balancing the various roles and needs of the 2014 Olympic hockey team’s roster, Hockey Canada’s management will be required to balance 25 individuals with various comfort levels…
Valtteri Filppula Signing Upgrades Bolts The Hockey Writers | August 2, 2013 There wasn’t a dry eye in the Bay in late June, when the Lightning announced that they would use one of their compliance buy-outs on long-time captain and face of…
Why Marc-Andre Fleury’s Exclusion from Team Canada Could Benefit the Penguins Sean Griffin | July 30, 2013 Given that Pittsburgh is arguably the most talented team in the NHL, it’s no surprise that so many Penguins have been invited to Olympic orientation camps. Indeed, with Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz,…
Lindback or Bishop: Who’s the Goaltending Answer in Tampa Bay? The Hockey Writers | July 28, 2013 Just over a year ago, in June of 2012, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired a talented (and tall) goaltender from the Nashville Predators by the name of Anders Lindback. The…
Detroit Red Wings Headline Sochi-Olympic Camp Invitees Robert Ruscitti | July 23, 2013 It’s official. The NHL will be sending it’s players to Sochi, Russia, in 2014 for the Winter Olympic Games. After much speculation and patience, international ice hockey fans can breathe…
Canada Unveils Coaching Staff and Orientation Camp Roster for Sochi Carl Maloney | July 23, 2013 Two important announcements were made this week by Hockey Canada and specifically 2014 Olympic architect Steve Yzerman. They announced that Mike Babcock would be behind the bench again to lead Canada…
Nathan MacKinnon – The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Draft Prospect Profile Christopher Ralph | May 30, 2013 Nathan MacKinnon THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 1995-Mar-27 Place of birth: Halifax, NS, CAN Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Centre NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 1st year eligible Twitter: @Mackinnon9 THW The Next Ones…
