Washington Remains An Enigma, But Maybe That’s A Good Thing
The funny thing about the Washington Capitals is their uncanny ability to seem like a different team almost every night. It is tough to tell what type of game Washington…
Philadelphia Flyers
Sergei Bobrovsky: Behind the Mask
Born on September 20, 1988, Sergei Bobrovsky is a 22-year-old rookie goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers. Bobrovsky wasn’t drafted by an NHL team in the 2006 entry draft. Flyers general…
Sticks and Stitch: A New Tradition Is Woven Into the Fabric of NHL Culture
by Jas Faulkner, Nashville Correspondent A peek inside the door of one of the livlier gatherings at Bridgestone Arena would reveal something other than the usual conference rooms full of fans in matching t shirts for a…
Fleury, Blooming into MVP Performer
How people in the city of Pittsburgh constantly bash Marc-Andre Fleury on popular Pittsburgh sports talk shows, like Mark Madden’s popular show on 105.9 WXDX, is beyond my comprehension. To…
The Flyers try to avoid 3-game losing skid in Saturday Matinee with Sabres
The Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres will faceoff for the third of four meetings today at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Flyers won both of the previous two…
Interview with Comcast-Spectacor President/COO Peter Luukko on the State of the Flyers, NHL TV Deal, Lemieux’s Comments, Spectrum Demolition and More
The overall success level of the Philadelphia Flyers organization since entering the league in 1967 has been excellent. For years, the Flyers have enjoyed great fan support. They have enjoyed…
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…
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,…
Capitals, Flyers Third Matchup Preview
Flyers correspondent Justin Johnson and I have a joint article since the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers play each other Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. A longtime…
Catching Up with Rod Brind’Amour
Rod Brind’Amour retired from the NHL after the 2009-10 season, but make no mistake about it, his love for the game is still as passionate and dedicated as it was…
Fantasy Hockey: Right Wing Rankings
There isn’t a ton to like about right wing. To say it is shallow is an understatement. Joe Pavelski didn’t even sniff our top 40 centers, yet finds himself as…
Fantasy Hockey: Taking a Stand on Left Wings
In anticipation of the 2010-11 season, TheHockeyWriters.com has begun its fantasy preview. In the coming weeks, you can depend on us for rankings, sleepers, busts, and a “Taking a Stand”…