Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli confirms Tim Thomas could miss 2012-13 season Tom Yawney | June 1, 2012 One year ago, Tim Thomas was backstopping the Boston Bruins to their first Stanley Cup in 39 years. The 38-year old won the Conn Smythe trophy as the NHL’s playoff…
Desert or No Desert, A Bright Future for the Phoenix Coyotes Christopher Lackey | May 31, 2012 It might seem counter-intuitive to write about the Western Conference final loser Phoenix Coyotes when Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final is starting after a long layover. But for…
Ten Storylines for the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals Meesh Shanmugam | May 30, 2012 1. Brodeur’s Potential Swan Song New Jersey Devils’ goaltender Martin Brodeur will make his 200th career playoff start in Game 1 on Wednesday night. As an unrestricted free agent after…
Who does history favour in the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals? Ryan Pike | May 29, 2012 Professional wrestling icon Ric Flair frequently noted during his lengthy career that “to be the man, you have to beat the man.” A 16-time world champion, Flair gained his accolades…
2012 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Who Wins The Cup? David OConnor | May 28, 2012 The 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs have been nothing short of unpredictable. If you made a bet prior to the start of the playoffs that had the Los Angeles Kings meeting…
Kings’ Captain Brown is a Game Changer Brad Burud | May 28, 2012 The 27 year old Los Angeles Kings captain has frustrated his opponents, and has now lead his Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals. Dustin Brown has always been thought of…
How Do the Devils Spell Clutch? Ponikarovsky Dan Rice | May 27, 2012 When the New Jersey Devils acquired Alexei Ponikarovsky from the Carolina Hurricanes on January 20 they knew they were getting a big guy (6’4″, 225 lbs), and also adding more…
Musings of a 36-Year Los Angeles Kings Fan Walter McLaughlin | May 27, 2012 Not long after Al Gore invented the internet, I started listening to Los Angeles Kings games on a red transistor radio. The mid-70’s were tumultuous times. Gerald Ford had just…
Johan ‘Moose’ Hedberg Finally Gets a Shot at the Cup Dan Rice | May 26, 2012 Johan Hedberg has played in only one playoff game this year, not even a whole game, but his value to the New Jersey Devils goes deeper than that. Whether it…
For Love of the LA Kings, It’s Time for LA’s Media Outlets To Wake Up Meesh Shanmugam | May 25, 2012 It’s official; the Los Angeles Kings have clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals for just the second time in franchise history. The Kings have captivated the NHL and…
Nightmare Week Scuttles Coyotes’ Cup Dreams Christopher Lackey | May 24, 2012 No matter what, this wasn’t about the officiating. Dave Tippett and his 22 players are holding the bag today after the mountain of expectations that built up over the 2012…
Growing Up a Red Wings Fan Jeff Stone | May 13, 2012 Growing up as a hockey fan in the 1990s, the Detroit Red Wings were an easy team to root for. Their fast, skilled game made them the antithesis of my…
