Preview: Kings Host Avalanche to Open February Eric Roberts | February 1, 2017 The Los Angeles Kings will try to open the month of February by extending their current winning streak to four games when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night.…
The Grind Line: Player of the Month Tom Mitsos | February 1, 2017 The Detroit Red Wings received some much-needed confidence during a three-game stretch in the middle of January. With consecutive wins against Pittsburgh, Montreal and Boston, the Red Wings had a…
Cavalry Has Arrived for the Wild Mark Bowie | February 1, 2017 A hockey player typically shows his team whether or not he has what it takes to reach that all-elusive next level by the time he hits his mid-twenties. This rings especially…
Coyotes Need to Push Harder Mark Brown | February 1, 2017 Fearing trepidation and facing the best players in the world, Arizona Coyotes’ goal tender Mike Smith told The Hockey Writers during the recent All-Star festivities that he would probably need…
Recap: Bruins Skate Away with 4-3 Victory Over Lightning Steven DiOssi | February 1, 2017 The Tampa Bay Lightning dropped a 4-3 decision to the Boston Bruins on Tuesday — the same night both the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs fell in regulation in…
Shattenkirk, Barrie and Other Oilers’ Trade Options Jim Parsons | February 1, 2017 With plenty of season remaining but the trade deadline not far away, the Edmonton Oilers are holding onto a playoff spot. Will the Oilers let their first potential glimpse at the…
Dougie Hamilton Finding Niche With Flames Darcy Hume | February 1, 2017 In a year laden with controversy, Dougie Hamilton has silenced the rumors and is performing to his potential with the Calgary Flames. One year removed from setting career high’s in goals…
Blues Fire Hitchcock, Canucks Trade Deadline & More Brandon Share-Cohen | February 1, 2017 The St. Louis Blues have fired Ken Hitchcock. Blues’ general manager Doug Armstrong announced Wednesday morning that Hitchcock was relieved of his duties, with Mike Yeo stepping in to fulfill the…
Recap: Ducks Finish Conflicted Month with Win over Avs Felix Sicard | February 1, 2017 The Anaheim Ducks capped off a sparkling month of January with a 5-1 drubbing of the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night, improving their record to 10-3-1 on the month. It…
Capitals All-Star Moments, Memories Michael Mazzuca | February 1, 2017 Alex Ovechkin, Sergei Gonchar and Mike Gartner have some things in common. Each of them has donned the Washington Capitals uniform. Each has been selected to participate in previous All-Star games.…
Ottawa 67’s Need Wins in Playoff Race Chris Crawford | February 1, 2017 The Ottawa 67’s have 19 games remaining in the 2016-17 regular season and are in a tight playoff race in the Ontario Hockey League. The team sits in a playoff position…
Devils Must Start Selling Will Agathis | February 1, 2017 As the season enters February, teams are going to start inquiring about trade opportunities to get them over the hump and start contending. Buyers will be looking for the final piece…
