In Search of the Future King of Russian Hockey
Within the NHL, an almost decade-long battle among elite players continues. Every season, these players collect titles and raise trophies and their fans, as well as a few detractors, are…
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Is Alex Pietrangelo the Heir Apparent to Norris Nick’s Throne?
For the past eleven seasons a single player has essentially monopolized one of the most prestigious awards in the NHL. In a span where the Hart Memorial Trophy was claimed…
Are the Minnesota Wild Underrated Entering 2012-2013?
After signing the two top free agents on the market the Minnesota Wild easily made the biggest splash in the offseason. The addition of two all-star caliber players in Zach…
St. Louis Blues: Cup Contenders in 2012-2013?
Fluke or contender? Mirage or the real deal? These are the kind of questions that surround the St. Louis Blues for their upcoming season, and by all means they are…
Who Will Cure the St. Louis Blues Scoring Woes?
What does 49 wins in the regular season and a 2nd seed in the Western Conference get you? If you’re the 2011-2012 St. Louis Blues it gets you a trip…
Invasion of the Swedish Goalies: Lehner, Läck and Markström
When I say Swedish hockey what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s Nicklas Lidström, the recently retired Red Wing who is widely considered to be the…
Jacob Markström: The Best Goalie You’ve Never Heard Of
The NHL draft has always been a game of chance. Every selection is made with diligence and yet the majority of the drafted players will never make a meaningful impact…
Can Mikael Granlund Become the Next Finnish Superstar?
Every now and then a young player emerges from the depths of the crowded prospect pool that is seemingly destined for greatness. Not only does he exude the skill set…
From Worst to First: How Dale Tallon Rebuilt the Florida Panthers in Just Two Years
On April 26th the Florida Panthers were on the brink of achieving something they had not done since the 1995-1996 season; winning a playoff series. After dropping game six in…
Kris Versteeg: The Value behind the Contract
On July 23rd the Florida Panthers took a giant step forward as an organization when they signed Kris Versteeg to a four-year deal worth $17.6 million, avoiding an unnecessary arbitration…
Florida Panthers, Meet Your Future
Oh how things can change in the span of a year. At this time in 2011 the Florida Panthers were on a spending spree, handing out lucrative contracts to the…