Rasmus Andersson: Aaron Ekblad 2.0? Darrin Harmsworth | October 10, 2014 At the NHL entry draft last year Barrie Colts defenceman Aaron Ekblad stole the show after being drafted first overall by the Florida Panthers. Ekblad had a very impressive track…
Catch Me If You Can! Patrick Marleau & Father Time Andrew Bensch | September 17, 2014 Like a Fine Wine For all the criticism that has come down on Patrick Marleau over the years (and yours truly is no saint in that regard), all the career…
Hurricanes Fans, Is Jordan Staal Overrated and Overpaid? Mark Shiver | September 15, 2014 Need a good conversation starter when talking to Hurricanes fans? “Is Jordan Staal overrated and overpaid” will fire ‘em up every time. There are fans I have spoken with who…
Czech Mutant? Tomas Hertl Is a Rare Breed Andrew Bensch | September 15, 2014 Between the Legs Everyone in the hockey world was introduced to San Jose Sharks rookie Tomas Hertl last year when he delivered a four goal performance last October. The young…
Joe Thornton Is Better than Your Favorite Player Andrew Bensch | September 13, 2014 The (apparently) former Sharks captain Joe Thornton is 17th overall in the NHL when it comes to playoff points per game since the 2012 postseason. Thornton’s 18 points in 23…
Blues’ Tarasenko Poised for Breakout Year Jeff Ponder | September 11, 2014 Last postseason, the St. Louis Blues coaching staff witnessed one of its players break out just when it was needed most. Vladimir Tarasenko, who missed the final 15 contests of…
The Connor McDavid Show Darrin Harmsworth | September 5, 2014 Thursday evening I had the opportunity to attend a Barrie Colts preseason game as they took on the Erie Otters. I had never attended a game as a scout before,…
Can Zach Parise Get His Game Back? Devin Slawson | August 25, 2014 Let us know how you think Zach Parise will do this year in the comments below. In the ridiculously strong 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Zach Parise was looked at as…
Raffi Torres: Far From a Goon Andrew Bensch | August 20, 2014 **News alert, reports say Torres to miss first few months of 2014-15 with another knee procedure.** Double Jeopardy There is no question that Raffi Torres has deserved much of the…
Elliott & Allen: Blues Goaltending Expectations Mike Poepping | July 25, 2014 The St. Louis Blues have been among the busiest teams in the NHL this summer, but what they locked up between the pipes may be the biggest story of the…
Prospect Viktor Arvidsson: “My Plan Is To Play In Nashville Next Year” Colin Fitts | July 12, 2014 When the Nashville Predators drafted Viktor Arvidsson 112th overall (4th round) at the 2014 draft, there was a sense of relief from the 21-year old. After all, he has been…
Q & A with Nashville Predators Prospect Zach Stepan Colin Fitts | July 11, 2014 With a year of Collegiate hockey under his belt, Zach Stepan is one step closer to the NHL. Stepan played in 35 games for Minnesota State-Mankato posting 9 goals, 12…
