Game of Numbers: Washington Capitals Edition Andrew Forbes | July 12, 2015 The Game of Numbers is an exclusive THW series looking at upcoming milestones around the NHL. Each team will be looked at individually in three parts – individual player milestones,…
The Igloo: A Retrospective on Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena Will Tomer | July 12, 2015 In Pittsburgh, at 66 Mario Lemieux Place, nestled in behind the city’s iconic skyline, sits a parking lot. To many youngsters, only just now coming up with the city and…
Jimmy Vesey Committed to Predators After College Colin Fitts | July 10, 2015 One of the biggest mistakes many college athletes make is turning pro before graduating from school with a degree. Nashville Predators prospect Jimmy Vesey is not about to make that…
Fantasy World: Off-Season Impact Larry Fisher | July 9, 2015 Fantasy hockey players — especially those in keeper leagues — need to pay close attention to the off-season. The annual free-agent frenzy on July 1 is definitely a date you should…
Eichel’s Story: Jack’s Upbringing Makes Him the Perfect Fit for Buffalo Cam Hasbrouck | July 8, 2015 North Chelmsford, Massachusetts sits alongside the Merrimack River and Stony Brook, some 30 miles outside of Boston. Vinal Square, a small park, sits at the intersection of 3A and Route…
Central Division: Strengths and Weaknesses Jordan Dix | July 6, 2015 The Central Division was easily the best division in the NHL this past season. All seven teams finished with at least 90 points and five of them qualified for the…
Patrick Sharp: Potential Trade Target for Florida Panthers Glynn Cosker | July 5, 2015 The NHL Draft and the Free Agent Frenzy have come and gone, but one player expected to change teams has stayed put – for now. The Blackhawks’ Patrick Sharp is…
Redrafting the Edmonton Oilers: 2007-2014 Larry Fisher | July 3, 2015 This idea came to me shortly before Stu MacGregor was served his walking papers, just prior to the draft. It lost a bit of lustre with his dismissal, but I…
Fresh Blood Has Sharks Back in Win-Now Mode Andrew Bensch | July 1, 2015 Whatever that one-year rebuilding thing was that the San Jose Sharks bizarrely decided to go into last offseason is a thing of the past. While yours truly isn’t a fan…
Diagnosing The Disarray Of The Boston Bruins Joe Marraccino | June 29, 2015 Friday June 26, 2015 is a day that will live in infamy for the Boston Bruins. At the start of the day, general manager Don Sweeney had around $8 million dollars of…
Winners and Losers From Draft Weekend Larry Fisher | June 28, 2015 With the NHL draft now over, it’s time to declare some winners and losers. Prematurely, of course. While it’s always a race to get these opinions out there — and…
Top 5 Free Agent Goalies Matthew Speck | June 22, 2015 The NHL draft commences Friday evening and concludes Saturday as the NHL offseason will be in full swing come the end of June. July 1st at noon marks the first minute that…