Panthers Defense Paying Dividends Early On Alex Mieczynski | October 30, 2014 In the NHL, a 2-2-3 start to a team’s season may not be the most desired beginning on the quest for the Stanley Cup. For the Florida Panthers however, the…
Hockey News: Hat Trick for Perry; Pittsburgh Sings ‘O Canada’ Marcy Di Michele | October 23, 2014 Hats off to the Pittsburgh Penguins for this classy move. [CBC] The NHL made the right call in postponing the Leafs/Senators game. [Ottawa Citizen] After an ugly start to the…
Ilya Kovalchuk: KHL Check Up and Look Into the Future Devin Slawson | October 20, 2014 Well, Ilya Kovalchuk is now well into his second season as a full time KHL player. Hard to believe its only been a year and 2 months since Kovalchuk announced…
Truculence, Toughness, Trotz – The New and Improved Washington Capitals George Foussekis | October 14, 2014 The Atmosphere and Direction in Washington is Changing… For the Better Once the 2013-14 season concluded, the Washington Capitals were left without a identity. The Washington Capitals organization went from…
The Top 3 Most Undeserving NHL Captains Brett Slawson | September 27, 2014 In the NHL, the role of a team captain is to display traits which represent the direction of his team and the character of his fellow teammates. The captain is…
Hockey News: Ryan Johansen Contract Saga; Underachieving Penguins Marcy Di Michele | September 17, 2014 Blue Jackets president John Davidson goes to town on Ryan Johansen’s agent. [The Hockey News] But not before Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen said his peace. [Puck Daddy] Are the Jackets wrong…
Nicklas Backstrom: Best Contract in the NHL? Matthew Speck | September 15, 2014 Locking up your best players is a priority for every National Hockey League General Manager. The Chicago Blackhawks recently extended forwards Jonathon Toews and Patrick Kane to mega contracts this…
2014-2015 Washington Capitals Player Projections: Forwards George Foussekis | September 9, 2014 How Will the Washington Capitals Forwards Perform in 2014-2015? Training camp is less than two weeks away for the Washington Capitals! On September 19, rookies and veterans will take the…
Nicklas Backstrom: Washington Capitals 2014-15 Player Preview Matthew Speck | September 5, 2014 Capitals Captain Alexander Ovechkin is regarded as a star of the Washington Capitals and the NHL in general. He puts up the goals, the flashy plays and has an intense…
THW’s Big List of Bust Candidates Larry Fisher | September 2, 2014 Be sure to check out other instalments in our Big List Series THW’s Big List of Comeback Candidates THW’s Big List of Bust Candidates THW’s Big List of Breakout Candidates…
Alex Ovechkin: Washington Capitals 2014-15 Player Preview Matthew Speck | September 1, 2014 Alex Ovechkin had his greatest season points wise since his 85 point 2010-11 season last year and there’s potential for amplified production this upcoming campaign. Washington’s first overall pick from…
Are Russian Hockey Players Unfairly Criticized ? Darrin Hayes | August 29, 2014 The NHL has undergone many changes since it’s creation, from expansion to curved sticks to goalie masks and beyond. But one of the most major alterations that really changed the…
