Posts tagged with "Top Story"
Will 'The Strip' Help or Hurt the Golden Knights?
September 22nd, 2017 For most teams, home ice is worth about half-a-point and the same should hold true for the Golden Knights. If you're a Vegas fan who is new to hockey, the home team enjoys built-in advantages and one of them is the right to make the final line change before the puck drops. Of course, visiting teams can sneak in quick line changes...
The San Jose Sharks Quiet Summer
September 22nd, 2017 The San Jose Sharks had one of the quietest offseasons of any NHL team. The major moves involved players they re-signed and one they didn’t. It is clear the Sharks management is largely pleased with the roster, and value continuity within the organization. Nonetheless, they have kept the door open for major change by leaving salary...
Who Replaces Krug?
September 22nd, 2017 The Boston Bruins are 3-0-0 so far this preseason and there are already a number of positive takeaways. A team made up of mostly rookies did battle with the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Philadelphia Flyers coming out on top all three nights. They scored a total of nine goals while only giving up five. Seven of those nine...
Mississauga Steelheads Set to Defend Conference Title
September 22nd, 2017 After a long offseason, OHL hockey has finally returned. However, that offseason was shorter than usual for the Mississauga Steelheads, who will enter the 2017-18 season as reigning Central Division and Eastern Conference Champions. It was the longest playoff run in Steelheads history, and the third Finals appearance for the city of...
Grading Chiarelli: Oilers Summer Moves (Part II)
September 22nd, 2017 In Part II of our of Grading Chiarelli series, we're taking a look at some of the smaller signings for the organization and the biggest signing in franchise history. For those who felt I was harsh in my grades in Part I, — and I was a little based on the uncertainty of where those moves left the club at certain positions and in respect...
3 Manitoba Moose to Watch
September 22nd, 2017 With the quality of roster put together by Winnipeg Jets general manager, Kevin Cheveldayoff, the club was undoubtedly expected to make the playoffs. Those expectations fell short and the team found themselves on the golf course by May. One can chalk up the disappointing season to poor goaltending, underperforming depth players or...