Rangers in California: The Good, Bad and Ugly Jim Cerny | March 24, 2017 Since Alain Vigneault became head coach of the New York Rangers before the 2013-14 season, the team’s annual three-game trek to California has been a mixed bag, with successes and…
Oilers a Stanley Cup Dark Horse? Shane Sander | March 24, 2017 Trying not to put the carriage in front of the horse, but the Edmonton Oilers are heating up just at the right time and might be the team you don’t…
What Were Panthers Thinking Playing Ekblad? Peter Ferrell | March 24, 2017 After missing four games with a concussion and returning this past Tuesday, the Florida Panthers announced before last night’s game against the Arizona Coyotes that Aaron Ekblad is, once again,…
Capitals Need Their A-Game for Presidents Trophy Bill Situ | March 24, 2017 The Washington Capitals might have been the first team to earn a playoff berth this season, but with other teams now catching up in points, they have some serious competition…
Leafs Rookies Setting Franchise Records Will Billinghurst | March 24, 2017 Expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs were kept low this season. This was the starting point of the Leafs building their dynasty and everyone, from management to the fans, knew…
Hypocrisy Hurting Karlsson’s Norris Chances Andrew DiRienzo | March 23, 2017 Death, taxes and Erik Karlsson in the running for the Norris Trophy. There aren’t many guarantees in life, but it’s a pretty safe bet you’ll find Karlsson’s name in the…
Flames Possible Playoff Opponents Ben Shelley | March 23, 2017 Though the Calgary Flames have yet to clinch a playoff spot, it sure looks like it’s a matter of time. The Los Angeles Kings sit 11 points back of the…
Preview: Bruins Look to Sweep Lightning Anthony Pagliarulo | March 23, 2017 On Thursday the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins will square off in an Atlantic Division showdown with playoff implications. The Bruins sit in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference…
Evolution of ‘Sid and the Kids’ Julia Stumbaugh | March 23, 2017 Last fall, when the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first line started heating up, people started debating what to nickname them. After all, the 2016 playoffs had the HBK line; this line deserved…
OHL Playoff Preview: London Knights vs. Windsor Spitfires Andrew Forbes | March 23, 2017 The London Knights will start their defence of last season’s Ontario Hockey League (OHL) championship as the fourth seed in the Western Conference. That means the club will have to…
Rasmus Ristolainen Suspended Brandon Share-Cohen | March 23, 2017 The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres‘ defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen for three games, the league announced Thursday. The suspension arose from a play where Ristolainen interfered with Pittsburgh Penguins‘ forward Jake Guentzel.…
Sabres Must Sign Cal Petersen Kyle Silagyi | March 23, 2017 Throughout their 40-plus year history, the Buffalo Sabres have been fairly fortunate at the goaltending position. All time greats such as Roger Crozier, Grant Fuhr and Tom Barrasso have all guarded…