St. Louis Kid Gets a Crack at Professional Hockey Jeff Ponder | March 12, 2012 St. Louis is not your typical hockey hotbed. Players such as Cal Heeter are looking to disprove that belief. Heeter, born in St. Louis Missouri on November 2, 1988, was…
Keith Aucoin’s Scenic Route to the NHL Matt Stephen | March 11, 2012 It can be tough to crack a big league lineup. The mental wear and tear of bouncing back and forth between the minors and NHL isn’t easy, just ask journeyman…
Agitator Sean Avery Cut from Rangers Organization Heidi Werner | March 9, 2012 Sean Avery’s days with the Rangers have been turbulent. His recent demotion to the Connecticut Whale launched chants from fans at Madison Square Garden for his return. While the Rangers…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: could a “lame-duck” season be a big opportunity? Ryan Pike | February 29, 2012 THE STATS LINE 28-24-11 record [19th overall (in points percentage)] 2.35 goals-for per game [26th overall] 2.65 goals-against per game [13th overall] 17.1% power-play success rate [16th overall] 82.8% penalty-kill…
Recent NHL Trades Increase Market Values David OConnor | February 24, 2012 With the recent deals made in the National Hockey League, the tide has turned in terms of how valuable players are on the trade market. Since and including February 16th,…
Top 10 Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects Aaron Hall | February 20, 2012 1. Brad Ross, Forward, Portland Winterhawks WHL – 2nd round pick back in 2010 has really been developing his all around game this year. Learning to pick his spots better…
Albany Devils Details: Strong Finish To Home Stand Michael Gwizdala | February 19, 2012 Like virtually every other American Hockey League club, the Albany Devils are right in the thick of the playoff hunt. Much like the other 29 teams bunched together, the race…
Steve Sullivan: The Epitome of Courage David OConnor | February 16, 2012 The date was February 22, 2007. Steve Sullivan, then a member of the Nashville Predators, was facing off against arguably the greatest franchise in National Hockey League history, the Montreal…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: seven of eight points, Mac Trick, the Heat visit Calgary and excitement in the NCAA Ryan Pike | February 15, 2012 THE STATS LINE 27-22-8 record [18th overall (in points percentage)] 2.39 goals-for per game [24th overall] 2.60 goals-against per game [13th overall] 17.3% power-play success rate [16th overall] 83.8% penalty-kill…
Minnesota Wild Prospects: Dissecting Gustafsson, Kuemper, and Hackett Anatoliy Metter | February 7, 2012 With the rise of prospects such as Mikael Granlund, Jonas Brodin, Johan Larsson, Charlie Coyle, and Jason Zucker, the Minnesota Wild’s future seems to be as bright as ever. All…
Colorado Avalanche prospect Tyson Barrie to make NHL debut Cheryl Bradley | February 6, 2012 In what is surely an effort to spark scoring for the Colorado Avalanche, defenseman Tyson Barrie has been called up from the team’s minor league affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters.…
The Prospect Panel: From Ryan Ellis To Mark Scheifele David OConnor | January 28, 2012 Welcome to The Prospect Panel. Each week, three of our prospect writers will be answering your questions, as well as some that many people will be wanting to have answers…