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Signs of McDavid’s Leadership Were Everywhere

Jim Parsons | October 6, 2016

Even though it happened just 24 hours ago, by now it’s old news that the Edmonton Oilers named Connor McDavid the 15th captain in franchise history and the youngest captain to…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Do Fans Care About World Cup?

Marcy Di Michele | September 29, 2016

The Air Canada Centre was sold out for game one of the World Cup of Hockey final, but the empty seats were evidence that not everyone actually attended. On the…

Categories International Hockey, World Cup

Beyond The Blade Podcast: World Cup, Sabres Prospects & Predictions

Chad DeDominicis | September 22, 2016

The Latest From the THW Podcast Channel In Episode 16 – Hockey Season hosts Chad DeDominicis and Bill Schake discuss the start of the hockey season with the exciting World Cup of…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Podcasts, World Cup

Team North America’s Aaron Ekblad Out With Upper Body Injury

Andrew Forbes | September 19, 2016

After a great start to the World Cup of Hockey, the young North Americans will have to take on a powerhouse Russian team without the likes of Aaron Ekblad on…

Categories International Hockey, Trending, World Cup

3 Keys to North America’s World Cup Success

Ryan Pike | September 19, 2016

The 2016 World Cup of Hockey is underway, featuring teams representing six nations as well as two hybrid teams – Team Europe and Team North America. After Team Europe shocked…

Categories Trending, World Cup

Matt Murray Starts for Team North America, Trouba and Miller Scratched

Dustin L. Nelson | September 18, 2016

Team North America, née Young Guns, will open the 2016 World Cup of Hockey with a game against Team Finland Sunday. When they hit the ice for the first time,…

Categories News, World Cup

Maple Leafs News: Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly

Anthony Fusco | September 12, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a bright future ahead. Since the new management team was put in place, the Maple Leafs have made some very smart moves in developing their…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trending

Johnny Gaudreau Can Silence His Critics at the World Cup

Ryan Pike | September 12, 2016

When Johnny Gaudreau began to play organized hockey, he faced doubters and critics that suggested he go do something else. He was too small, they said, and he would get…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, World Cup

Wings at the World Cup – Abdelkader and Larkin

Craig Peterson | September 12, 2016

The Red Wings are sending seven players to compete in the eight-team 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. The series ‘Wings at World Cup’ will feature each of those…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, World Cup

Breaking Down North America’s World Cup Lines

Ryan Pike | September 6, 2016

Training camps have finally begun for the much-anticipated 2016 World Cup of Hockey, and after weeks and weeks of speculating, we finally have some inklings of how each club will…

Categories Editor's Choice, World Cup

Will Team North America’s Defense Prosper or Crumble?

Matt Brauckmann | September 6, 2016

There is a common narrative that tends to run through almost all sports at almost any level. Defense wins championships. That line may ring true, but one thing is for…

Categories World Cup

Facing Off: Setting Up the World Cup

Larry Fisher | September 5, 2016

Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…

Categories Column, Commentary, Trending, World Cup
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