3 NHL Teams That Will Bounce Back from Poor Starts Cam Hasbrouck | October 20, 2015 The NHL regular season is finally underway, and several teams are off to surprisingly good start. However, not every team has been so fortunate, as some teams have opened the…
The Best Puck Possession Players So Far in 2015-16 Devin Slawson | October 19, 2015 Although the season is only about a week and a half deep, there are already more than a few telling signs that should hold relatively true over the course of…
Facing Off: Dissecting Stunning Starts for Oilers, Coyotes Larry Fisher | October 19, 2015 Facing Off is a weekly column, featuring Larry Fisher and Andrew Bensch debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like…
5 Best Stats in the NHL This Week Dustin Nelson | October 19, 2015 1. Martin Jones’ 9th Shutout The San Jose Sharks’ Martin Jones has put up his ninth career shutout in just 37 career games. He hit the mark on Tuesday when…
Connor McDavid Gets A Pass on Dirty Hit Rick Rischall | October 18, 2015 On October 13th, Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid put a dirty hit on Dallas Star’s defenseman Johnny Oduya. The question is: why are so few people talking about it? Could it be that was…
“Q” The Blender Rick Rischall | October 16, 2015 The Blackhawks embarked on a brief two game road trip this week, playing Philadelphia on Wednesday and Washington on Thursday. They not only lost both games, but were outscored 7-1.…
THW’s Top Posts of the Summer of 2015 Bruce Hollingdrake | October 16, 2015 Summer is a time when we let our hair down a bit and have a bit of fun. With the actual on-ice game further in the rear-view mirror and training…
Which Winless Team Should Be Worried? Michael Straw | October 14, 2015 It’s been a week since the 2015-16 NHL season began with a banner-raising ceremony in Chicago. Some teams have started out just as well as expected — see Montreal, Nasvhille…
Blurred Lines: Why the Trapezoid Does More Harm Than Good Joseph Robin | October 13, 2015 I’ll start by saying that we’re lucky to be fans of a league that takes risks. The NHL is a league that never seems fully satisfied. They’re always tweaking rules and…
What’s Trending? Top-Shelf Rookies Larry Fisher | October 12, 2015 Connor McDavid is still searching for his first NHL point — let alone his first career goal — but several of his Calder Trophy competitors have already lit the lamp.…
Facing Off: Top Plays from Opening Week, Sutter on Hot Seat? Andrew Bensch | October 12, 2015 Facing Off is a weekly column, featuring Larry Fisher and Andrew Bensch, debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff…
If NHL Players Were Halloween Monsters… Ryan Szporer | October 11, 2015 Halloween is just around the corner, and you have to think your favorite NHL players are getting ready to pick out their costumes for their teams’ parties. However, maybe some…