Echoes of Hope honors Luc Robitaille in Hall of Fame Gala Chelsea Alexander | December 10, 2009 “Hope is the light that shines on the ninth-round draft picks of the world, who are too slow, who can’t skate, who don’t have a chance of making it, and…
Will Gretzky Return to Edmonton? Lee Ferris | November 14, 2009 Following the NHL’s despicable treatment of Wayne Gretzky in the ongoing Phoenix Coyotes debacle, the Great One is taking a well deserved break from the pressures and politics of professional…
What Ever Happened to Jimmy Carson? Michael DiFranco | October 31, 2009 August 9th, 1988. One of the most historical dates in NHL history. Arguably, the most monumental trade in NHL history occurred. The Edmonton Oilers, not even a year removed from winning…
Top 20 Enigmas in the NHL Rafal Ladysz | September 21, 2009 Flipping a coin is gambling in the simplest and purest sense. While the odds are always the same, what’s at stake usually varies. How does this affect a hockey player?…
The Day After the Kane Circus: Day Two at Orientation Camp James Neveau | August 18, 2009 Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent Woodridge, IL- There was a noticeably calmer vibe surrounding the US Men’s Hockey Orientation Camp this morning. Gone were the elevated antics of the morning previous,…
One-On-One With Shawn McEachern Rafal Ladysz | June 17, 2009 Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis, Bryan Trottier and Larry Murphy were an imperious offense together. Add Tom Barrasso, Kevin Stevens, Ulf Samuelsson and Rick Tocchet. You’ve got yourself a…
#5 Evander Kane – The Hockey Spy’s 2009 NHL Entry Draft Rankings Christopher Ralph | June 16, 2009 Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please…
Giguère for Heatley Swap Looking More Likely Lee Ferris | June 14, 2009 One of the most compelling storylines of the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs was the rapid rise of backup goaltender Jonas Hiller, supplanting former Conn Smythe winner J.S. Giguère as the…
Vote Now for the Second Annual “Biggest Bust of the Year Award”! The Hockey Writers | May 6, 2009 This is something I started last season when writing in the minor leagues of online blogging, a website known as Bleacher Report. The award title was a little bit different,…
Evander Kane Goes Hollywood? Michael Wagner | May 3, 2009 With the Los Angeles Kings watching the playoffs we look towards June’s NHL entry draft and who the Kings might target at pick five.