Final Grades for the Boston Bruins: The Goalies Kirk Vance | May 26, 2015 Part 1 | Part 2 The 2014-2015 season did not go as planned for the Boston Bruins. Stanley Cup aspirations quickly turned to playoff desperation, with an extended summer vacation…
2 Big Questions for Tim Murray Tim Olewniczak | May 19, 2015 Heading into the 2015-2016 NHL season, the expectations for the Buffalo Sabres and General Manager Tim Murray will move up a few notches. Given the rebuild and historically poor finishes…
Why Garth Snow’s Trade Deadline Was A Success Anatoliy Metter | March 3, 2015 After much speculation, the 2015 NHL Trade Deadline went by relatively quietly for Garth Snow and the New York Islanders. Making a goalie swap that saw Chad Johnson traded to the…
Islanders Add Depth on Deadline Day Scott Clinco | March 3, 2015 With the trade deadline having passed yesterday, the Islanders were in an unfamiliar spot. They were looking to add to their team for a playoff push as they look to…
Trade Deadline: Goalie Trade Part II, Neuvirth and Halak Team Up Alex Busch | March 2, 2015 The 2015 NHL Trade Deadline has warranted few trades so far, at least on deadline day. But the Buffalo Sabres have made their mark with a chance at the top…
Carolina Hurricanes Astonishing Jekyll and Hyde Routine Mark Shiver | February 17, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com The Carolina Hurricanes are nothing if not entertaining. One night they go out and look horrible, giving rise to incendiary fan frustration. The next night they…
Isles Surprising First Half Performers Scott Clinco | January 23, 2015 Over the course of the season, all sports teams have surprise performers both that excite fans and at the same time disappoint them as well. The Islanders haven’t been an exception…
What Should the Islanders Do with Chad Johnson? Scott Clinco | December 27, 2014 On July 1st, the Islanders signed Chad Johnson to a 2 year contract worth 1.3 million dollars per season. After his signing and the signing of Jaroslav Halak earlier in…
Time For Niklas Svedberg To Find A New Home? Cam Kerry | December 9, 2014 Chad Johnson spoiled the Bruins by posting otherworldly numbers when relieving Tuukka Rask of his duties between the pipes. After cashing in on a nice payday with the New York…
New York Islanders: Back-up Goalie Options Anatoliy Metter | June 2, 2014 After a few weeks of patient waiting, news broke that the New York Islanders had agreed to terms on a four-year deal with netminder Jaroslav Halak. With Garth Snow trading…
Running on Empty: Could Rask’s Woes Harm Boston? Mark Wallace Graham | February 15, 2014 The Finnish hockey team boasts the deepest roster of goaltenders in the Winter Olympics, and it’s headlined by arguably the best goalie in this tournament, Tuukka Rask. Rask has been…
Chad Johnson Gets His First Shutout in Black and Gold Whitney Smith | February 1, 2014 Goaltender Chad Johnson got his first shutout with the Boston Bruins in Saturday’s matinee game at TD Garden, leading the Bruins to a 4-0 victory over Andrew Ference’s Edmonton Oilers.…