Off the Crossbar: Pegula Sets New Sabres Hierarchy Jeff Seide | May 3, 2017 During recent press conferences announcing the dismissal of the Buffalo Sabres’ head coach and general manager, Terry Pegula said several times that he’s not interested in discussing the past. He…
Providence Bruins Showing Future Is Bright in Boston Rich Cardinale | May 3, 2017 Over the past few seasons, the Boston Bruins were criticized for not developing young talent the right way. Names that come to mind are Zach Hamill, Jordan Caron, Max Sauve, Alex…
Grant Mismash – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Jeff Hawkins | May 3, 2017 Grant Mismash 2016-17 Team: U.S. National Team Development Program (#16) Date of Birth: February 19, 1999 Place of Birth: Edina, Minnesota Ht.: 6’0” Wt.: 183 lbs Shoots: Left Position: F…
Dylan Wells: The Future of Oilers Goaltending Brett Slawson | May 3, 2017 When Dylan Wells heard his name called by the Edmonton Oilers in the fifth-round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, he surely felt mixed emotions. Selected by one of the…
Eighth Overall: The Sabres Biggest Asset Chad DeDominicis | May 3, 2017 The NHL Draft Lottery was full of surprises on Saturday night in Toronto. A few teams left the event pretty disappointed with the results. Most notably perhaps were the Colorado…
Albany Devils 2016-17 Season Review Michael Gwizdala | May 3, 2017 To paraphrase former Albany River Rats head coach Robbie Ftorek, there’s no practice tomorrow because there are no games left to play. In the case of the AHL Albany Devils,…
Off-Season Home Improvements: Leafs Edition THW Archives | May 3, 2017 Despite the surprising success of the Toronto Maple Leafs in securing a playoff spot this season (not to mention giving the hot-shot Presidents’ Trophy-winning Capitals all they could handle in…
Jesper Boqvist – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile David Carlsson | May 3, 2017 Jesper Boqvist 2016-17 Team: Brynäs IF & Timrå IK (on loan) (#38) Date of Birth: October 30, 1998 Place of Birth: Falun, Sweden Ht: 6’0” Wt: 179 lbs Shoots: Left Position:…
Hockey Gods Grant Flyers 2nd Pick Dan Povlich | May 2, 2017 The Flyers caught a huge—and timely—break at the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery, winning the second-overall pick despite their mere 2.4 percent chance of doing so. This is a great opportunity…
Nate Schnarr – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Andrew Forbes | May 2, 2017 Nate Schnarr 2016-17 Team: Guelph Storm (#16) Date of Birth: February 25, 1999 Place of Birth: Waterloo, Ontario Ht: 6’3” Wt: 181 lbs Shoots: Right Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility:…
Stay or Go: Flyers’ Free Agents Wes Herrmann | May 2, 2017 There’s just one thing on the mind of hockey fans in Philadelphia these days and that’s the draft lottery, in which the Philadelphia Flyers made a seismic and shocking jump…
Kunitz’s Presence, Physicality Important Versus Capitals Mike Necciai | May 2, 2017 Chris Kunitz isn’t an enforcer, nor is he a particularly intimidating figure. However, the 37-year old veteran left wing brings an element that’s somewhat rare among the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster.…
