Posts tagged with "Winter Olympics"
Replace The All-Star Game with Meaningful Hockey
January 31st, 2016 There's been a number of different proposals to fix the NHL All-Star Game from THN's Matt Larkin suggesting to make teams comprised of players of similar skill sets to THW's own Dan Rice offering up the idea to have the defending Stanley Cup Champion take on a team of All-Stars. However, the only real solution is to give fans what they...
World Cup of Hockey, an Olympic Replacement?
January 28th, 2015 The World Cup of Hockey is returning in 2016 with a bit of a twist. Not only will the tournament be held in one location (Toronto), a pair of hybrid All-Star teams will join the Big Six to round out participation. But while the goal of resuscitating the international tournament last played in 2004 may be predicated on growth, is there a...
Taylor Hall Making Case for Team Canada
December 6th, 2013 Taylor Hall has been a name known to hockey fans since he stepped on to the ice in junior with the Windsor Spitfires. He's had Memorial Cup and World Junior Championship exposure, and he's a first overall pick in the NHL. He had his NHL coming out party in last year's shortened season and proved to be one of the games elite left...
What if Olympic Hockey Went to an Under-23 Format?
November 30th, 2013 The Winter Olympics and the NHL's participation in them is a hot button topic every four years. Depending who you ask the league's involvement is seen in both a positive and negative light. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has gone on record as saying there are pros and cons to their involvment in the Olympic Games and the pros do not...
Team Canada Olympic Roster: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?
November 6th, 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 surprises up his sleeve when he eventually does name the team in late December. Hockey Canada can take three goalkeepers, eight defencemen and fourteen forwards to...
Can Logan Couture Continue His Fantasy Production?
October 23rd, 2013 One hundred thirteen. Hockey fans, we are officially 113 days away from Olympic hockey! In only 16 weeks, the most talented players form around the globe will take to the 210' by 98' ice sheets to reignite their country's passion for the game. For any readers looking to get a jump start on Olympic fever, check out this video of the...
