Blackhawks Rivalries: Brother Detroit, Criminal Canuck
Chicago and Detroit. The classic rivalry between two Original Six teams that emulates more of a “big brother” rivalry than a pure hatred between two foes. Any Blackhawks fan worth…
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Edmonton Oilers 2013 Season Preview: Youth Is Served
There might not be another team in the NHL with as much anticipation to start the season as the Edmonton Oilers. Languishing at the bottom of the standings over…
Breaking Down the Edmonton Oilers Forward Group
Over the past few years there has been little to cheer about in terms of on-ice success if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan. With the team firmly entrenched in re-build…
The Tweet Sheet – Feb. 22
Welcome to the first instalment of ‘The Tweet Sheet’ where we follow your favorite players, broadcasters, journalists, and the occasional unruly fan who are all tweeting about hockey. Are you…
Battle Royale: the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings Jockey for Pacific Supremacy
“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson. One team has ruled the roost four consecutive years, missing a fifth (despite…
Bowman Finally Building His Blackhawks
For the first time in his time as general manager of the Blackhawks, Stan Bowman has the financial freedom to build the team the way he sees fit. Interestingly enough…
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…
Hotlanta Hero: Examining Dustin Byfuglien’s Flying Start for the Thrashers
Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent When the Atlanta Thrashers acquired Dustin Byfuglien from the Chicago Blackhawks back in June, it was widely considered to be a solid trade for a franchise…
NHL’s Top 10 Most Effective Sin Bin Dwellers
The following feisty players get it done on and off the ice. In this case, off the ice is the 2 to 5 minutes they spend per visit in the…