Matt Cooke Suspended 14-17 Games; the End of the ‘NHL Pest’?
Senior Executive VP Colin Campbell and the NHL wanted to send a message. “Mr. Cooke, a repeat offender, directly and unnecessarily targeted the head of an opponent who was in…
New York Rangers
If you think Sean Avery is bad…
Amidst the aftermath of the most recent Matt Cooke head shot, I got thinking of a time when Sean Avery was the most hated player in the NHL because of…
Video: Matt Cooke Elbows Ryan McDonagh; Penguins lose to Rangers in wild third period
The NBC Game of the Week matched the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers in an Atlantic Division battle, but over the next 24 hours the spotlight will shine brightest on Penguins winger Matt Cooke after his elbow to the head of Ryan McDonagh in the third period of a 1-1 game.
Rangers’ Offensive Outburst Not So Strange
When the New York Rangers’ offense exploded for seven goals against the Philadelphia Flyers this past Sunday, people might have ran to their windows to check and see if pigs…
New York Can’t Afford to Make the Same Mistake Twice
One of my least-favorite phrases in sports is the dreaded must win. I believe a former New York coach once said “You play to win the game,” if I’m not…
Ten Prospects That May Be Moved on Trade Deadline Day
Just as the title suggests, this is a list in no particular order of prospects that could prove to be valuable commodities leading up to the NHL trade deadline. GMs…
Book Review: Hockey Superstitions
Hockey Superstitions: From Playoff Beards to Crossed Sticks and Lucky Socks. By Andrew Podnieks. (2010, Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Ltd. Softcover. Pp. 175. $19.99 CAN/$17.95. ISBN 978-0-7710-7108-9) Every athletic league…
Jordan Staal Gets Match Penalty for Sucker Punch
Late in the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ battle with the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, Jordan Staal charged into a scrum and landed a blindside punch on…
The NHL Guardian Project: What’s not to love?
Guest post by Craig Chambers, Field Producer TSN The views of this wonderful piece of writing do not reflect the views of TSN or anyone else who pays me,…
Wayne Gretzky and his ridiculous stats & records remain timeless & untouchable even as 99 turns 50
Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. Okay – I admit it. For the vast majority of my life I would argue until I’m blue in the face why…
Theoren Fleury – Ask the Alumni
This month’s NHL Alumni guest for The Hockey Writers “Ask the Alumni” series is Calgary Flames legend and best-selling authour Theo Fleury.
Rangers Demote Del Zotto to Connecticut, Recall McDonagh
Michael Del Zotto will have a chance to hone his skills in the AHL, while rookie call-up Ryan McDonagh will get his first chance in the NHL.