The 2017 All-Star Game by the Numbers Kenyon Clevenger | January 28, 2017 This Sunday, the NHL rolls out the red carpet for the 2017 All-Star Game as 44 of the league’s brightest stars intend to put on a show in Hollywood. The NHL…
Oilers’ Fans Flocking to California for Ultimate Hockey Road Trip Larry Fisher | January 28, 2017 Visit California and The Hockey Writers sent Larry Fisher — an at-large contributor, columnist and podcast host — on the Ultimate California Hockey Road Trip with stops in San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles.…
Are the Oilers This Good? The Defense Jim Parsons | January 28, 2017 [mc4wp_form id=”230175″] In the first of a three-part series, we tried to tackle the question: are the Edmonton Oilers really as good as their recent record and current position in the…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Skills Competition Tony Wolak | January 28, 2017 Now that the NHL is at its unofficial halfway point, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. But in the spirit of All-Star…
Canadiens’ Standouts Through 50 Gregory Katz | January 28, 2017 Through thick and thin, the Montreal Canadiens are fifth overall in the NHL heading into the All-Star break. The Habs, like all teams, have dealt with major ups and downs…
Robbing Lehner of Deserved Accolades Chad DeDominicis | January 28, 2017 The Buffalo Sabres were set when it came to the goaltending position for nine years from 2005 to 2014, as Ryan Miller guarded the net. Prior to that, Dominik Hasek…
The NHL’s Best Penalty Killers Trevor Beggs | January 27, 2017 Being an ace penalty killer might be the most thankless job in hockey. When you spend a few minutes of each hockey game hemmed in your own zone, the best…
Gophers Hit Troubled Waters Dustin Nelson | January 27, 2017 MINNEAPOLIS — From the first preseason poll until two weeks back, the University of Minnesota Gophers women’s team held down the No. 2 rank in the nation. But the second half…
New Era, New Hope For Young Devils Emma Miller | January 27, 2017 Lou Lamoriello: a name synonymous with the New Jersey Devils. Lamoriello served as president of hockey operations and general manager of the team from 1987 to 2015. He was the architect…
Are the Oilers Really This Good?: The Offense Jim Parsons | January 27, 2017 [mc4wp_form id=”230175″] As the NHL heads into the annual All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers are on a roll. So much so, it’s hard not to ask the question: are the…
Smith Extension Smart Move for Senators Chris Crawford | January 27, 2017 The Ottawa Senators announced on Monday that they have agreed to a contract extension with Zack Smith. This is great news for the organization as Smith has proved over the…
What’s Behind the Oilers Resurgence? Marcy Di Michele | January 27, 2017 Heading into the All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers are tied for first place in the Pacific Division. Think about that for a moment. The Oilers, a team mired in futility…
