Who is the Oilers MVP? Marcy Di Michele | March 23, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers are poised to make the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. Their success this season could be attributed to coaching, trades and roster decisions, an…
Roman Polak Suspended Brandon Share-Cohen | March 23, 2017 The NHL has suspended Toronto Maple Leafs‘ defenseman Roman Polak for two games, the league announced Thursday. The suspension stems from a hit that Polak made on Columbus Blue Jackets‘ forward…
NHL’s Playoff Format Needs Restructuring Shane Sander | March 23, 2017 Gary Bettman and the NHL, your playoff format and standings require some tinkering. When the league realigned the divisions for 2013-14, a new playoff format came along with it. The emphasis was divisional play,…
Leafs’ Rookies Some of the Best in History Jeff Langridge | March 23, 2017 It wasn’t so long ago that the Toronto Maple Leafs were not the best at developing prospects. If you were to look at a ranking of team prospects, you would…
Preview: Blackhawks Look to Sweep Stars Brandon Share-Cohen | March 23, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars face off Thursday at the United Center for the fifth time this season. The Blackhawks have come away with victories in each of the first…
NHL’s Parity is Unique The Hockey Writers | March 23, 2017 I want to emphasize that this isn’t another article talking about the how the loser point has kept the standings close. I don’t want to talk about how a three…
Preview: Red-Hot Leafs Take on Devils Andrew Forbes | March 23, 2017 For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s simple. A win tonight against the New Jersey Devils is a must have if they want to all but solidify a spot in this…
Oilers Can’t Afford to Rest Talbot Shane Sander | March 23, 2017 After a disappointing loss to the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers heavy reliance on goaltender Cam Talbot is once again being scrutinized. Going into Wednesday’s game, the Oilers were tied with…
Beauvillier & Ho-Sang: Isles’ X-Factor Patrick Hickey Jr. | March 23, 2017 With the New York Islanders playoff chances hanging in the balance against the New York Rangers on Wednesday night, Islanders captain John Tavares spent far too much time in the…
Hronek, Smith Hope to Progress With Griffins Tom Mitsos | March 23, 2017 Two new faces will be present in the Grand Rapids Griffins locker room, as the Detroit Red Wings assigned 2016 second-round picks Filip Hronek and Givani Smith to the Griffins…
Big Future for Award Winner Ethan Bear Jim Parsons | March 23, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers got a steal of a selection when they took Ethan Bear in the fifth round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft at #124 overall. A right-handed defenseman,…
Crosby Carrying Penguins Through Tough Stretch Dave Holcomb | March 23, 2017 League MVP award winners tend to elevate their play when their teams need them the most. That’s exactly what captain Sidney Crosby is doing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby has…
