Islanders’ Resolutions for 2017 Patrick Hickey Jr. | December 30, 2016 With their 6-4 loss to the white-hot Minnesota Wild on Thursday, the New York Islanders are back in the Metropolitan Division basement. Their 14-15-6 record through their first 35 games…
Three Reasons to Watch the Winter Classic over College Football Dave Holcomb | December 30, 2016 New Year’s Day is a time for new beginnings; a relaxing time usually spent with family. For sports fans, there are plenty of great college football games to choose from on…
Braden Holtby Carrying Capitals Through December Dave Holcomb | December 30, 2016 It’s been awhile since the NHL saw a goaltender win the Vezina Trophy two seasons in a row. New Jersey Devils netminder Martin Brodeur was the last one to do…
Wild, Blue Jackets Set to Make History Dustin Nelson | December 30, 2016 New Year’s Eve will play host to alumni games and the annual Canada versus United States battle at the World Junior Championship. That makes it all the more surprising that…
The 1996-97 New Jersey Devils: A Look Back Michael Gwizdala | December 30, 2016 Twenty years ago the New Jersey Devils experienced the ultimate bounce back season. They had gone to the top of the mountain in winning the Stanley Cup in 1995. The…
3 Penguins That Need to Improve Mike Necciai | December 30, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of finishing the best December the franchise has ever seen. They started the month with a seven-game win streak and currently sit 11-1-2…
The Grind Line: Red Wings of the Month Tom Mitsos | December 30, 2016 With just five wins in their past 13 games, the Detroit Red Wings have not had a strong December. Injuries have decimated the team, and they’ve struggled to score, which…
Mikael Backlund: Selke Candidate? Glenn Eberth | December 30, 2016 When Mikael Backlund left Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche, after blocking a shot during a critical 5-on-3 penalty kill late in the second period, many were left holding their…
Windsor Duo Makes Return Dave Jewell | December 30, 2016 It was a much-anticipated return for Windsor Spitfires’ forwards Logan Brown and Gabriel Vilardi and they certainly made the most of it. The duo returned to the Spitfires’ lineup on…
Ducks’ Overtime Woes Continue Annette Irwin | December 30, 2016 Another season, the same problem. The Anaheim Ducks 3-on-3 overtime struggles continue and it doesn’t look like it’s getting any better. Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the division rival San Jose Sharks is…
Julien’s Back (Unfairly) on the Hot Seat Cam Hasbrouck | December 30, 2016 It’s been a season of ups and downs for the Boston Bruins. The start of the year has shown us that the Bruins can be a good team – they’ve…
Ottawa’s First Retired Jersey Scott Campbell | December 30, 2016 The Ottawa Senators’ decision to retire Daniel Alfredsson’s number was considered an easy choice for many people. Of course, Alfredsson is just the second Senators player to have the honour.…
