Oliver Ekman-Larsson Ready to Star in Phoenix Patrick Kearns | August 12, 2011 Despite coming off an average year, Oliver Ekman-Larsson is still heralded as one of the best defensive prospects in hockey. He spent the better part of last year with…
NHL Arbitration Dates Mike Colligan | July 19, 2011 Salary arbitration hearings begin on Wednesday and go through August 4. Many hearings never come to fruition as teams and players are free to negotiate a new contract right up until the hearing takes place.
The NHL Backup Goaltender Phenomenon- Amateur Hour Daniel Schöpf | July 16, 2011 Who doesn’t like a nice feel good story? A cat rescued from a tree? A dog surfing? Imagine this; Pavelec, a few hours before game time for the Jets twists…
Five Reflections on the Free Agent Frenzy Mike Colligan | July 4, 2011 It’s been 72 hours since the start of free agency and the steady stream of signings has slowed to a drip, but General Managers aren’t quite on vacation just yet.…
Columbus Blue Jackets 2011 Off-Season Darren Coslov | June 1, 2011 At last, the Atlanta Thrashers will re-locate to the city of Winnipeg. After several months on edge, Thrasher nation will lose their National Hockey League Franchise due to financial constraint…
Sharks/Ducks: Quack, Quack, Cock-A-Doodle-Doo Walter McLaughlin | April 2, 2011 Throughout history, there have been a myriad of truly jaw-dropping, horrifying, ignominious characters that have withstood the test of time and reside in infamy, even today. Christians will point immediately…
A New Reason for Urgency in Coyotes Sale? James Neveau | March 29, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent After a months-long investigation into improprieties on the part of the board of the directors of the Fiesta Bowl, a damning new report has officials scrambling,…
Amidst Ownership Turmoil, Can the Coyotes Be Considered Cup Contenders? James Neveau | March 20, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent GLENDALE, Arizona – Over the course of nearly two years, the Phoenix Coyotes have been the subject of more talk about their ownership situation than about…
Fleury, Blooming into MVP Performer Justin Glock | March 7, 2011 How people in the city of Pittsburgh constantly bash Marc-Andre Fleury on popular Pittsburgh sports talk shows, like Mark Madden’s popular show on 105.9 WXDX, is beyond my comprehension. To…
On the Dark Desert Highway: Five Questions as the Coyotes Hit the Road James Neveau | February 19, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Author’s Note: Yes, the title is an homage to the opening lyric of the classic song “Hotel California” by The Eagles. Yes, you are cool if…
Send Us A Question For Claude Lemieux Andrew Rodger | February 1, 2011 This month’s “Ask the Alumni” guest at The Hockey Writers is Claude Lemieux. Send us a question and be part of the interview with the 4-time Stanley Cup champion.
‘State of the NHL’ with Gary Bettman: Phoenix, Nabokov, Concussions, Quebec City and…Siberia? Mike Colligan | January 30, 2011 RALEIGH, NC – Commissioner Gary Bettman gave his annual ‘State of the NHL’ address on Saturday afternoon at the RBC Center, site of the 2011 All-Star game. Before opening up…