Blackhawks still finding their chemistry in the new season Cheryl Adams | October 17, 2010 There’s an old saying in team sports: “Good teams find ways to win. Great teams find ways to win, even when they shouldn’t.” If that’s the yardstick, then Chicago may…
Wheel of Justice: Evaluating the Wisniewski & Hjalmarsson Suspensions James Neveau | October 13, 2010 Columbus Day was an active day in the NHL. 14 teams were in action, and a good chunk of them were teams with serious playoff aspirations. Two of the games…
NHL Top 100 Prospect Rankings (Part 3: 26 to 50) Christopher Ralph | October 1, 2010 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. To qualify for this list, a prospect has to be drafted or signed as a free agent and is eligible for the…
Fantasy Hockey: Right Wing Rankings The Hockey Writers | September 27, 2010 There isn’t a ton to like about right wing. To say it is shallow is an understatement. Joe Pavelski didn’t even sniff our top 40 centers, yet finds himself as…
Review: The Rebel League (WHA) The Hockey Writers | July 25, 2010 The Rebel League: The Short and Unruly Life of the World Hockey Association by sports columnist Ed Willes is the go-to guide for the history of the WHA. Filled with a deep understanding of the game, his book is a tribute to the league that changed the game of hockey in North America.
Shattuck-St. Mary’s School – Center of Hockey Excellence Kevin Hunter | July 15, 2010 “Sure, a little bit of heaven fell from out the sky one day” – from an old Irish ballad “Entering Paradise” is the feeling you get as you drive through…
Top-10 Hockey Teeth The Hockey Writers | July 14, 2010 It’s no secret that hockey players lose a lot of teeth. Some guys sacrifice their bodies in front of the net, others catch a random high-stick, and sometimes guys are just made the better of when the gloves drop. Here’s a list of some of the most memorable mugs of the NHL.
Hjalmarsson Fallout, GM’s to Trust, and Should Penguins Retire Jagr’s Number? Mike Colligan | July 13, 2010 ~ One NHL topic I find very interesting is the Restricted Free Agent offer sheet. Since it’s typically seen as a shady tactic, we rarely see them employed in the…
Top 10 NHL Jerseys: Past & Present The Hockey Writers | June 28, 2010 Out of the BILLION NHL sweaters we’ve seen over the years, which club had the best? I break down the top-10 best jerseys, past and present, and give my submission for best jersey of all time.
Top Ten Individual Playoff Performances by Blackhawks Mike Moore | June 24, 2010 The Chicago Blackhawks have won the Stanley Cup four times in their long NHL history since 1926. Some spectacular individual playoff performances by Blackhawk players have led to hockey’s ultimate…
Blackhawks Ruminations: Final Thoughts on the 2009-10 Blackhawks James Neveau | June 14, 2010 Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent -It seems fitting that the final goal of the 2009-10 Blackhawks’ season was scored by Patrick Kane. After his off-season transgressions put a damper on the…
Maple Leafs are the New Stanley Cup Drought Kings Mike Moore | June 10, 2010 It’s over. Finally! The longest ongoing Stanley Cup drought no longer belongs to the Chicago Blackhawks. Hooray for the Hawks and their fans. They are very deserving champions.…