THW Re-Drafts the 2010 NHL Draft: Picks #1-10 Shane Sander | June 1, 2017 The 2010 NHL Entry Draft class is one of the better draft classes in recent memory. Over the past several years, the class yielded eight All-Star’s and the most American-born players…
Riveters Back On the Ice For a Good Cause Dan Rice | June 1, 2017 On May 20 in New York City four of the New York Riveters were back on the ice, playing in a charity game organized by Hockey Fights Hate. Michelle Picard,…
4 Things Stars Fans Must Expect From Hitchcock Ed Sarno | June 1, 2017 Much has changed since Ken Hitchcock coached the Stars to a Stanley Cup championship in 1999. First, the roster was completely different. The current Stars no longer have Mike Modano,…
Coyotes Expansion Draft Primer: Forwards Louis Pannone | June 1, 2017 With the NHL Expansion Draft less than a month away, it’s likely that general managers around the league are spending most of their time trying to figure out how to…
Fans Embrace Memorial Cup Experience Dave Jewell | June 1, 2017 The MasterCard Memorial Cup is the pinnacle of Canadian junior hockey. It’s not just the players that get into it, though. For the fans, it’s just as big of a…
Dmitri Samorukov – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Andrew Forbes | June 1, 2017 Dmitri Samorukov 2016-17 Team: Guelph Storm (#5) Date of Birth: June 16, 1999 Place of Birth: Volgograd, Russia Ht: 6’2” Wt: 181 lbs Shoots: Left Position: D NHL Draft Eligibility:…
Devils Three Stars of 2016-17 Will Agathis | June 1, 2017 With the way the New Jersey Devils performed in 2016-17, it is difficult to look back fondly on the season and identify any stars in the making. Despite the team’s…
2 P-Bruins Defensemen Who Could Make NHL Roster Cam Hasbrouck | June 1, 2017 Earlier this week, I highlighted three Providence Bruins forwards who have the best shot at cracking the Bruins’ NHL roster directly out of training camp this fall. Today, I’m taking…
Kasper Kotkansalo – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Andrew Forbes | May 31, 2017 Kasper Kotkansalo 2016-17 Team: Sioux Falls Stampede (#26) Date of Birth: November 16, 1998 Place of Birth: Helsinki, Finland Ht: 6’2” Wt: 190 lbs Shoots: Left Position: D NHL Draft…
Competition Brewing for Leafs 3rd Pairing Branden Poelzer | May 31, 2017 With the two most recent signings out of Sweden, Calle Rosen and Andreas Borgman, the Toronto Maple Leafs now have a total of six defensemen competing for a single spot in the…
Hurricanes Fans Happy for Hainsey Mark Shiver | May 31, 2017 Ron Hainsey is a former Carolina Hurricanes defenseman. For three and a half years he was the anchor on the ‘Canes blue line, often paired with All-Star, Justin Faulk. In…
The Edmonton Oilers & Overvaluing Kris Russell Rob Soria | May 31, 2017 No matter what side of the Kris Russell discussion one is on, there is no debating as to whether or not he is a viable NHL defenceman. Despite the shortcomings…