Team Europe in Need of Great Goaltending James Caldwell | September 13, 2016 Goaltending in the sport of hockey is perfectly articulated by legendary goalie Jacques Plante when he stated, “Goaltending is a normal job, sure. How would you like it in your…
Patrik Berglund Will Replace Rickard Rakell for Team Sweden Dustin L. Nelson | September 12, 2016 Following the revelation earlier in the day that a stomach virus has kept Rickard Rakell in Sweden while the rest of Team Sweden traveled to North America for the remainder…
Rickard Rakell Hospitalized With Stomach Virus Dustin L. Nelson | September 12, 2016 The Anaheim Ducks have shed a little light on the World Cup situation for forward Rickard Rakell. He remained behind in Sweden as the team flew to North America to…
Team North America’s Defensive Diamond Matt Brauckmann | September 12, 2016 There are a lot of adjectives that come to mind when thinking of Team North America’s abilities. Young, agile, nifty, gifted, and innovative are just a few things that could…
What We Learned About Canada and Team USA Through Two Games Marcy Di Michele | September 12, 2016 The Hockey Writers coverage of the World Cup of Hockey 2016 is being brought to you by PrimeSport, the official Fan Travel & Hospitality Package Partner of the World Cup…
Johnny Gaudreau Can Silence His Critics at the World Cup Ryan Pike | September 12, 2016 When Johnny Gaudreau began to play organized hockey, he faced doubters and critics that suggested he go do something else. He was too small, they said, and he would get…
Wings at the World Cup – Abdelkader and Larkin Craig Peterson | September 12, 2016 The Red Wings are sending seven players to compete in the eight-team 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. The series ‘Wings at World Cup’ will feature each of those…
Facing Off: World Cup Already Living Up to Hype? Larry Fisher | September 12, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Hagelin Needs Bonino and Kessel Equivalents David Carlsson | September 12, 2016 Here we are after two pre-tournament games for Team Sweden, both of them against the ‘Leijonat’ from Finland, resulting in one loss (2-3 after overtime) and one win (6-3). A…
Head on a Swivel: European Rearguard Hoping for Fountain of Youth James Caldwell | September 11, 2016 We have all heard the timeless sports cliche more times than we can count: defense wins championships. The second most important position on the ice is not one defined by…
Columbus Receives Rave World Cup Reviews Mark Scheig | September 11, 2016 Our Blue Jackets Sunday Feature is back for another season. Every Sunday throughout the 2016-17 season, we will highlight a positive story from around the world of the Blue Jackets.…
Team Europe Lacking in Firepower James Caldwell | September 11, 2016 Team Europe enters the 2016 World Cup of Hockey as the unquestionable underdog. Out skilled and outgunned, most experts predict this motley group to finish last out of eight teams…