San Jose Sharks Sameness Zeke | November 4, 2016 My last article began with an observation. The Sharks had used just 19 skaters, with 17 skaters playing every game. Another game into the season, 11 in total, and the…
Benning Not to Blame for Loss Jim Parsons | November 4, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers lost their third game in a row on Thursday. That makes it officially a losing streak. Fans were hoping that this 7-1-0 start was the beginning of…
Habs Smart Move on Sergachev Nick Guido | November 4, 2016 It was no surprise that when the Montreal Canadiens announced their opening day roster that Mikhail Sergachev was included. Throughout the summer and the preseason, he was outstanding both on…
Shattenkirk, Eichel & More News Dustin L. Nelson | November 4, 2016 The Blues and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk are not talking about a contract extension. Shattenkirk’s deal is expiring at the end of the season and it doesn’t look like either party…
Oilers Fans Need Not Panic Rob Soria | November 4, 2016 It may have taken a little longer than almost anyone had anticipated but for the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers hit a wall of sorts on Thursday night…
Special Teams Key to Senators Success Chris Crawford | November 4, 2016 When General Manager Pierre Dorion hired Head Coach Guy Boucher, one of the things he wanted to see the Senators improve on was special teams. In the 2015-16 campaign, the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Fit to be Tied by Howe’s Miss Rick Cole | November 4, 2016 Gordie Howe missed an empty net with 28 seconds to play so his Detroit Red Wings had to settle for a 2-2 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. In…
Rookies and Their Time on the Ice Leah Dyck | November 4, 2016 When it comes to rookies, there’s always going to be surprises. Some exceed all expectations, while others are a disappointment. When it comes to getting the most out of rookies,…
Condon Gives Senators Needed Depth Jesse Zhang | November 4, 2016 It seems that the Ottawa Senators will have to depend on a new goaltender in Mike Condon as they try to fix their goaltending situation. They have gone through an…
Lineup Shuffle Looming for Flyers Wes Herrmann | November 4, 2016 Since the start of the season, the Philadelphia Flyers have floated around the .500 mark. Despite the middling record, there have been some bright spots, namely in specific players such…
Marcus Johansson’s Tremendous Start Sammi Silber | November 4, 2016 Though Alex Ovechkin was the centre of attention in the Washington Capitals 4-3 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets, the best story so far has been the performance of Marcus…
Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Nov 4, 2016 Jim Parsons | November 4, 2016 On Wednesday, it was a night of overtime hockey. Of the 12 games scheduled, six of them went to extra time or a shootout. The Penguins, Predators, Devils, Lightning, Jets…