Will Gretzky Return to Edmonton?
Following the NHL’s despicable treatment of Wayne Gretzky in the ongoing Phoenix Coyotes debacle, the Great One is taking a well deserved break from the pressures and politics of professional…
Player Profiles
My Top 10 Steve Yzerman Moments
I still find it hard to believe that it’s been over three years now since I last saw Steve Yzerman lace up his skates for the Red Wings. Known as…
What Ever Happened to Jimmy Carson?
August 9th, 1988. One of the most historical dates in NHL history. Arguably, the most monumental trade in NHL history occurred. The Edmonton Oilers, not even a year removed from winning…
Doug Harvey: The Second Best NHL Defenseman Ever
In the 1950’s prior to the arrival of Bobby Orr, the best defenseman in hockey was undisputedly Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens.
Oiler Captain Ethan Moreau – Last Link to the Gretzky Trade
Ethan Moreau does not fit the profile of the standard NHL captain. He’s not a top line superstar expected to lead his team with a clutch goal or assist. Nor…
Will Chris Pronger Bring the Cup to Philly??
It has been 35 years since the Philadelphia Flyers have marched down Broad Street with Lord Stanley’s Cup. Sure, there have been some great seasons where the team has come…
What Ever Happened to Adam Deadmarsh?
In the world of professional sports some players seem to play for a lifetime. Other players seem to have their careers unfortunately cut short. One such player in the NHL was…
Mike Richards – The Broad Street Captain
Prior to the start of the 2008-09 season, the Philadelphia Flyers made the decision to let their current captain, Jason Smith, leave via free agency as he signed a contract…
The Battle for Number One – Victor Hedman
At the 2009 NHL Entry Draft held on June 26th you will, without some unforeseen surprise, hear one of two names called first. One of those, John Tavares, has been…
5 Great Hockey Biographies and a Tip for the Goalies
More shots from around the web. A great goalie goes into a game with a solid plan, so says David Hutchison of InGoalMag. Some of the best goalies are said…
Claude Giroux – A Star in the Making?
As the Philadelphia Flyersheaded into the 2009 NHL playoffs, most around the league, the fans and the media were focused on the teams four 30 goal scorers andsix 20 goal…
John Tavares – The Next Great One?
Considered by many to be the most talented player and most likely first overall pick in the upcoming 2009 NHL Entry Draft, John Tavares has been touted as a future…