Life After Lubo: A Fast Approaching and Scary Reality Anthony Tartamella | March 26, 2014 When the New York Islanders traded for Lubomir Visnovsky on draft day in 2012, there were many confused fans wondering why the team needed another Mark Streit. When he refused…
Some ‘Saad’ News and Good News for the Blackhawks David Parbhakar | March 18, 2014 The Blackhawks received some good news and bad news as they are currently embroiled in a dogfight for the Central Division lead. Forward Brandon Saad did not make the trip to…
Quick Hit Updates: Vatanen Sent Down, Fistric, Bonino Return From Injury Kyle Larkin | February 27, 2014 Two-Way Blues While Sami Vatanen was a key ingredient in Finland’s bronze medal winning performance in Sochi, he was not greeted with good news upon returning to California. With the…
The Big Bad Shark Returns: Torres Back in Lineup Kenneth Laws | February 26, 2014 For the last nine months, the closest Raffi Torres has come to a meaningful NHL game is the press box. His 2013 season ended on a suspension that kept him…
Olympic Injuries Impact Playoff Races Josh Smith | February 25, 2014 With all the concern over Olympic injuries, many were questioning whether the NHL should send its players to Pyeongyang for the 2018 games. While that’s still up for debate –…
What John Tavares’ Injury Means for Canada and Islanders Anthony Tartamella | February 19, 2014 The news none of us wanted to hear is a reality- John Tavares, Islander captain and team Canada star, is out for the rest of the Olympics. Newsday’s Athur Staple…
Kris Letang Stroke Could Be Season Ending Justin Glock | February 10, 2014 According to my research, Kris Letang’s stroke could be season ending. This is much longer than the six weeks predicted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in a press release on Friday. During his time off, Letang…
When Will Steven Stamkos Return? The Hockey Writers | January 25, 2014 For Lightning fans November 11th 2013 was a day to forget. Star forward Steven Stamkos suffered from a broken tibia during an intense division match-up with the Boston Bruins. Many…
Will Injury Bug Bite the Blues’ Alexander Steen in the End? Mike Poepping | January 24, 2014 The injury bug has been running through the St. Louis Blues roster quite extensively over the past couple of months, but will it ultimately cause the team to miss their…
Couture Out, Sharks Taking Applications for Vacancy Kenneth Laws | January 7, 2014 Just over 12 hours after I released information on how the Sharks were hurting without key forwards Tomas Hertl, Tommy Wingels, and Tyler Kennedy; the injury bug laughed in my…
Wingels on IR, Injury Bug Tormenting Sharks Forwards Kenneth Laws | January 6, 2014 On December 29th, the Sharks faced the Anaheim Ducks at home. Early in the first period, Tommy Wingels crashed awkwardly into the boards. He had only completed two shifts. On…
Pittsburgh Penguins: First Half Report Card Tannor Torrao | January 5, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins sit first in the NHL thanks to well-rounded team play charged by strong defence and special teams.