Steve Kendall

Steve has been a writer for 20 years, and has covered the NHL, NCAA, and amateur hockey for the likes of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, the Boston Herald, and New England Hockey Journal. Follow me on twitter @stevekendallthw

NHL Power Rankings, February 14

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NHL Power Rankings, February 14 In the spirit of the Hallmark-created holiday of St. Valentine’s Day, this week we take a look at what I love about each of the…

NHL power rankings, Jan. 24

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Tampa is making its move for the top spot, winning four games this week. Meanwhile, the Flyers regain the top spot with an impressive week. It will not be easy…

Crystal ball for season’s second half …

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Halfway report The season just passed its halfway point. Earlier this week, we looked at midseason award winners. Today, we examine the Stanley Cup contenders, the teams to watch, and…

2011 NHL Midseason Award Winners

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With the season just passing its midway point, it is a great time to reflect upon what has happened so far, and which players are front-runners for postseason awards (yes,…

Top 10 Most Underrated Players of 2010

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During the course of a game, a week, or a season, there are countless plays that go unnoticed that help a team be successful. Sometimes, those plays are made by…

Thanks for a Great 2010

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As 2010 comes to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect upon the many wonderful moments that made up the past 12 months. Here is my thank you…

NHL Power Rankings, Dec. 21

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Through games of Monday, Dec. 20: 1. (3) Philadelphia (22-8-5): Despite a 5-0 loss to Florida on Monday, not many teams are playing better than Philadelphia right now. The Flyers…

Thomas making doubters look foolish

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By Steve Kendall Throughout most of last spring, while the Boston Bruins were making their late-season run to the Eastern Conference semifinals, fans and media were all about Tuukka Rask…