Flames Monday Musings: Simple Fixes Glenn Eberth | April 17, 2017 Well, that didn’t go as planned. For many, though, it went as expected. With the Calgary Flames’ losing streak in Anaheim now approaching 30 games, the team will no doubt…
Leafs’ First Round Series Hinges on Defense Brett Slawson | April 17, 2017 When the Toronto Maple Leafs dropped their final regular season game of the 2016-17 campaign against the Columbus Blue Jackets, it slotted the young team into a matchup with the…
Young Flames Learn Lessons In Anaheim Losses Ryan Pike | April 17, 2017 The Calgary Flames returned to the postseason this week for the first time in two seasons, pitted against the Anaheim Ducks in a first round match-up. While the Flames lost…
Senators Fortunate to Salvage Home Split Andrew DiRienzo | April 17, 2017 It’s amazing what a win can do for a team’s confidence. Down 3-1 to the Boston Bruins heading into the third period of Game 2, things looked bleak for the…
Alexander Radulov – Heart of a Canadien Nick Guido | April 17, 2017 On July 1, 2016, Canadiens fans were nervously waiting for news on Montreal’s free agency plans. You would be lying if you said Alexander Radulov, from the Kontinental Hockey League,…
Kapanen Coming up Clutch for Leafs Anthony Fusco | April 17, 2017 One of the biggest trades that went down in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history involved moving perennial 30 goal scorer Phil Kessel. The team was under new management and the…
Leafs’ Weakness May Be Their Strength Leah Dyck | April 17, 2017 Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs have been pleasantly surprised this year, the biggest reason being the way they’ve fared against the Washington Capitals in their first two games of…
Facing Off: Oilers Roundtable Talking Entry Draft, Prospects Larry Fisher | April 17, 2017 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 —…
Blues Defying Critics, Three up on Wild The Hockey Writers | April 17, 2017 The St Louis Blues have defied their critics in their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild. The Blues have taken a 3-0 series lead over the Wild with two wins…
Perfect Start for the Predators Peter Ferrell | April 17, 2017 No one saw this coming. The eight-seeded, second wild card Nashville Predators rampaged through the United Center and emerged with two shutout victories at the expense of the Chicago…
Injuries Impacting Bruins Playoff Hopes Anthony Pagliarulo | April 17, 2017 Advancing through the rigorous rounds of the NHL playoff ladder is one of the most difficult tasks in professional sports. A fully healthy and talented team experiences plenty of ups…
Unprepared and Preoccupied Rangers in Trouble Tom Dianora | April 17, 2017 Coming into their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Rangers had one distinct advantage: their forward depth. In particular, the Rangers’ roster features more skill and speed…