Sam Reinhart: The Sabres’ Lionheart John Christian Hageny | December 14, 2016 “The stronger swordsman does not necessarily win… It is speed of hand. Speed of mind.” There is perhaps no better quote to define Sam Reinhart’s journey than that of Richard…
Jimmy Howard Needs Help Tom Mitsos | December 14, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings are in the middle of another losing streak, as they lost their third in a row after Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to Arizona and have lost four…
Leafs’ Search for a Backup Goalie Will Billinghurst | December 14, 2016 During the summer, the Toronto Maple Leafs went out and got Frederik Andersen as their new starting goalie. They signed Andersen for five years, so there is no question that…
Lightning Looking For a Leader Dan Herrejon | December 14, 2016 When Steven Stamkos went down with a torn meniscus three weeks ago in Detroit, Tampa Bay Lightning fans were concerned but not especially worried. They recalled three Novembers ago when…
Canada’s Juniors and the Elusive Gold Medal Marcy Di Michele | December 14, 2016 On the senior men’s side, Canada has been a lock to win in international competition, especially lately. They currently hold Olympic gold, a World Cup title and World Championship gold.…
Johansson Excelling on 2nd Line Michael Mazzuca | December 14, 2016 Marcus Johansson is having the best year of his National Hockey League career. The 26-year-old Swedish forward from Landskrona, Sweden is third in the Washington Capitals’ team scoring list with…
Seth Griffith Poised for Breakout Alejandro López | December 14, 2016 When the Florida Panthers snagged him off the waiver wire in November, not much was going right for 23-year-old Seth Griffith. The Sunrise-based club would be his third NHL team…
Recap: Stars Survive Early, Thrive Late Matt Pryor | December 14, 2016 The Dallas Stars spent much of the first 40 minutes of Tuesday night’s tilt with the Anaheim Ducks in survival mode. Anaheim’s forecheck repeatedly pressured Stars defensemen into turning the…
Recap: Islanders Lose Tough One to Capitals Gil Martin | December 14, 2016 The New York Islanders fell to the visiting Washington Capitals 4-2 at Barclays Center Tuesday night. Matt Niskianen scored twice in the third period to break a 2-2 tie. This…
Recap: Blue Jackets Big 3rd Period Extends Streak Mark Scheig | December 14, 2016 The Columbus Blue Jackets found themselves in familiar territory Tuesday night in Edmonton. After two periods, they found themselves tied with the Oilers. Turns out the Blue Jackets had the…
Recap: Sharks Steal Two Points From Leafs Zachary DeVine | December 13, 2016 The last Toronto Maple Leafs home victory over the San Jose Sharks was back on January 29, 2002. That streak did not end the first time San Jose faced Auston…
Recap: Leafs Can’t Hold Lead Against Sharks Andrew Forbes | December 13, 2016 Call it genius – or whatever you want – but Mike Babcock has found a way to juggle lines this season that has actually benefitted the Toronto Maple Leafs. Earlier…
