Playoff Drought Continues for Taylor Hall Marcy Di Michele | March 27, 2017 Call it coincidence, or call it addition by subtraction (in that the removal of Taylor Hall’s contract meant the Oilers were able to address more pressing needs). Any way you…
Whispers of Goalie Controversy Reappearing for Penguins Mike Necciai | March 27, 2017 It seems we can’t escape the term controversy this season when it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins and their goaltender situation. The team is blessed with two talented netminders in…
One-on-One: Shattenkirk Talks Capitals, Orpik & Playoffs Sammi Silber | March 27, 2017 It hasn’t even been a month since Kevin Shattenkirk joined the Washington Capitals, but upon first glance, it doesn’t seem that way. In fact, the 28-year-old blueliner didn’t take long…
Oilers Have Plenty of Playoff Experience Shane Sander | March 27, 2017 The countdown has started and on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers could clinch their first playoff berth in 11 years. It’s a milestone that ends years…
The Nuck Stops Here: Boeser, Power Play & Granlund Markus Meyer | March 27, 2017 ‘The Nuck Stops Here’ is a Vancouver Canucks news, opinion and analysis column that runs every Monday throughout the regular season. News Canucks Sign Brock Boeser The Canucks announced that they have…
Monday Morning Howl: Keller Signs, Coyotes Struggle on Road Louis Pannone | March 27, 2017 After playing six of seven games from Feb. 5 through Feb. 18 at home, the Arizona Coyotes hit the road last week and kicked off a five-game road trip on…
Oilers Playoff Potential: Chicago Blackhawks Jim Parsons | March 27, 2017 It’s not a lock, but the Edmonton Oilers making the 2017 NHL Playoffs seems all but assured. Questions are beginning to surround the placement of teams in the Western Conference…
Can Crosby Hit the 50-Goal Mark? Julia Stumbaugh | March 27, 2017 Sidney Crosby sits on top of the league right now with 42 goals. In his decade playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he has only managed to hit the 50-goal mark…
Will Jackets’ Power Play Woes Hamper Playoff Run? Kenyon Clevenger | March 26, 2017 For roughly half the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets held the top power play in the league. Things have changed. Up until January, they used the man advantage to take…
Sergei Bobrovsky’s Compelling Case for the Hart Trophy Mark Scheig | March 26, 2017 Sergei Bobrovsky is up to his old tricks again. The Columbus Blue Jackets and their fans couldn’t be any happier about it. Bobrovsky earned his seventh shutout of the season…
Perry & Ducks on Pacific Title — No Thanks John Hoop | March 26, 2017 With just eight games remaining the regular season the Anaheim Ducks are tied for first in the Pacific Division with the San Jose Sharks. Significant, yes, but there is a…
AHL Return to Albany in 2018-19? Michael Gwizdala | March 26, 2017 If the Albany River Rats play another game at the Times Union Center, it will be under another parent club affiliation and in 2018-19 at the earliest. After 6,467 spectators…
