The Blue Jackets Should Trade Jack Johnson Greg Thornberry | August 7, 2015 The Blue Jackets should trade Jack Johnson. It sounds really easy doesn’t it? The problem with Johnson is that he is a bit of an enigma. He is the worst,…
The Rise and Possible Fall of Long Island Hockey Pete Judge | August 5, 2015 When discussing American hockey, the debate for decades has almost always been whether Minnesota or Massachusetts is the best. Understandably so, as historically these are the two states that have…
Examining if NBA-Style Salary Cap Exceptions Could Work in the NHL Dan Mount | August 5, 2015 The National Hockey League offseason has once again forced front offices to make hard choices and let go of some key personnel. The Chicago Blackhawks were once again forced to…
A Hockey Fan’s Guide To Surviving August Eric Roberts | August 3, 2015 Summer is a time for most to relax and unwind, maybe hit the beach or go on vacation. Summer, especially the month of August, is welcomed by most with open…
Facing Off: Fisher and Bensch Debate Hockey’s Hottest Topics Larry Fisher | August 3, 2015 When something as important as puck possession needs to be decided, hockey players face-off. At times, when the puck drops, the gloves are shed simultaneously. When something as important as expansion…
Awful August: NHL Fans’ Least Favorite Month Andrew Bensch | August 1, 2015 The National Hockey League season (games that count) runs from October through June. That only leaves three months (July, August, September) without meaningful hockey. While September isn’t quite October (casual…
End of July in Pittsburgh: A Fresh Start Lee C.J. Sobotka | July 31, 2015 The Penguins are in many ways an afterthought in the City of Pittsburgh at this time of year. The flurry of activity surrounding the start of the NHL’s Free Agency period…
The NHL’s Biggest Question Marks: A Team-By-Team Look Eric Roberts | July 30, 2015 We’re just over two months away from the start of the 2015-16 NHL regular season. The offseason has slowly moved along and now that the dust has settled on the…
Is Claude Julien To Blame For Bruins Failure Of Retaining Young Talent? Joe Marraccino | July 30, 2015 In the past decade, the Boston Bruins have seen three top-10 picks don the iconic Black and Gold sweater. Phil Kessel (5th overall, 2006), Tyler Seguin (2nd, 2010) and Dougie…
Andrew Ladd’s Contract and the Ryan Kesler Factor Sean Olinkin | July 29, 2015 Since moving to Winnipeg, the Jets have been represented by one player more than any other. Andrew Ladd has been the captain since day one, and has been a great…
Are the Boston Bruins a Playoff Team? Joe Marraccino | July 28, 2015 They say change is a good thing. For the Boston Bruins, it has been the only thing. It has been a top-down transformation that began with the firing of old…
3 Questions Surrounding Predators Roster Colin Fitts | July 28, 2015 After Monday’s re-signing of Colin Wilson to avoid arbitration, the Nashville Predators’ roster is set in stone for the 2015-16 season, barring any unforeseen moves. With the depth additions of…