Oilers Prioritizing Russell Extension: That’s a Mistake Jim Parsons | December 28, 2016 Social media was abuzz last night as news came out that seems to officially confirm the rumor the Edmonton Oilers are looking to extend defenseman Kris Russell to another contract. Doing…
At the World Juniors: Group A Up for Grabs? Marcy Di Michele | December 28, 2016 Sweden is among the favourites to win gold at this year’s World Junior Hockey Championship, and an easy pick to top their group. The Swedes ran roughshod over Denmark in their…
Preview: Slumping Canucks Take On Kings Trevor Beggs | December 28, 2016 Every NHL team strives to head into the Christmas break on a high note. With the season kicking into an extra gear after the holidays, each team wants to feel…
New Years Resolutions: Flames Need Improvement Darcy Hume | December 28, 2016 New year, new me as the cliche goes — but for some Flames, ringing in the New Year should come with new resolutions. With the up-and-down season the Flames have endured…
Canada Rolls Over Slovakia in WJC Jeff Langridge | December 28, 2016 Canada played their second game of the 2017 World Junior Championships against Team Slovakia, who was playing in their tournament opener. This game was almost a carbon copy of the Latvia-USA…
Centennial Classic Alumni Game Rosters Tony Wolak | December 28, 2016 On New Year’s Eve, notable Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs alumni will participate in the 2017 Rogers NHL Centennial Classic Alumni Game as a precursor to the 2017…
Worst Nightmare Coming True for Canadiens? Ryan Szporer | December 28, 2016 It would be hard to beat the nightmarish season that was the 2015-16 campaign, at least from the perspective of Montreal Canadiens fans. A historic 9-0 start went to waste…
5 Flames Prospects to Watch at the World Juniors Ben Shelley | December 28, 2016 At this year’s World Junior Hockey Championship, five Calgary Flames prospects will take to the ice, representing four countries. Among them, a Canadian forward, an American goaltender and three defencemen…
Lightning New Line is a Big Deal Dan Herrejon | December 28, 2016 The injury list for the Tampa Bay Lightning seems to be growing every day. Injuries to key players are adding up. Steven Stamkos is out until at least mid-March. Nikita…
Philadelphia Flyers 2016 in Review Wes Herrmann | December 28, 2016 In just a few days, 2016 will wrap up and the new year will begin. For the Philadelphia Flyers, 2016 will be marked down as a successful year — in…
8 Standouts From World Juniors Day 2 Dustin Nelson | December 28, 2016 The second day of the 2017 World Junior Championship featured eight teams, a massive upset and more than one blowout. There wasn’t a marquee match like Monday, but that didn’t…
Recap: Hellebuyck Outbattles Crawford in Jets Win Judson Rempel | December 28, 2016 The Winnipeg Jets must feel at home in the cold and windy city of Chicago, because for the second time this season, the Jets walked out of the United Center…
