Can You Win a Cup Without Tanking? Bill Schoeninger | August 11, 2014 In today’s salary cap NHL, it is becoming increasingly difficult to build a Stanley Cup contending team through trades and free agency. Big market teams can no longer out-muscle smaller…
Toews-Kane Aren’t NHL’s Most Dynamic Duo Sheng Peng | August 10, 2014 #170888355 / gettyimages.com After Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane inked matching $84 million dollar extensions last month, some pundits seemed ready to anoint them as the NHL’s top forward pairing:…
How To Be a Better Hockey Fan in 17 Easy Steps James Tanner | August 8, 2014 At the risk of coming off as a pretentious snob, I thought I’d offer up this guide to being a great hockey fan. This is not just for casual fans…
Hockey News: Tyler Dellow to the Oilers; Ekblad Concussion Marcy Di Michele | August 8, 2014 Sidney Crosby celebrated his 27th birthday by dumping ice water on himself. For charity. [CBS Sports] The Penguins re-signed center Brandon Sutter to a reasonable contract. [The Province] Alex Burrows…
Are Sidney Crosby and the Penguins Still Elite? Mike Burse | August 8, 2014 It has been an off season full of change that captain Sidney Crosby has watched from afar for the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Newly minted general manager Jim Rutherford moved on…
Hockey News: Dubinsky Contract Extension; Surgery for Crosby? Marcy Di Michele | July 11, 2014 The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed their cornerstone players to very rich contracts. [The Hockey News] Will there be any space for Patrick Sharp to stay in Chicago? [Blackhawk Up] Johnny…
Sidney Crosby Should Seek Sports Psychologist Justin Glock | June 30, 2014 Sidney Crosby should seek a sports psychologist to end his subpar playoff performances of the past few years. He’s scored one goal in his last 18 post-season games. The playoffs are about production…
What If Crosby Pulled a LeBron? Bill Schoeninger | June 25, 2014 Sidney Crosby and LeBron James are seen as the best players in the world at their respective sports. Sure, you may hear the odd person that tries to claim Durant…
Hockey News: Pens Hire New Coach; Lightning Sign Callahan Marcy Di Michele | June 25, 2014 Sidney Crosby is your 2014 Hart Trophy winner. But he wants more. [Post Gazette] Number 87 also gave a solid interview on the mess that is his team. [ESPN] But…
The 5 Biggest Choke Jobs of the NHL Playoffs Bill Schoeninger | June 16, 2014 With last night’s Game 5 victory over the New York Rangers, the LA Kings were crowned champions of the 2013-14 NHL playoffs. After their most recent triumph, the Kings have…
All Time Top 5 St. Louis Blues NHL Drafts Mike Poepping | June 14, 2014 The St. Louis Blues have a rich draft history that dates back to their first true NHL draft in 1968. Since then a lot has changed with the team, the league, and…
Putting Brazil and the World Cup on Ice Harrison Prolic | June 12, 2014 Today is a big day for soccer fans all around the world. Today is the beginning of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. While the NHL season is about…
