Today in Hockey History: May 22
Today was a big date in National Hockey League history for teams making it to the Stanley Cup Final. Some teams made it for the first time, while others returned…
Dustin Penner
Top 10 Mennonites in NHL History
Over 500 years ago, a group led by Menno Simons in Northern Germany created the Christian denomination of the Mennonites. They were persecuted for their pacifism and Protestant connections, which…
The Ducks’ Ones That Got Away: Part 2
The Anaheim Ducks have been around for over a quarter-century. In that time, they’ve jettisoned their fair share of players who became impact players with their new teams. William Karlsson, Chris…
What Happened to the Oilers 2008 Draft Picks?
It’s been a little while since we’ve looked into this series, but the 2008 Edmonton Oilers draft class might be the most underwhelming group of the 2000s — and that’s…
Maroon Has Immediate Impact On Oilers Lineup
As far as first impressions go, it is next to impossible to not like what we have seen from Patrick Maroon during his first two games as a member of…
The Edmonton Oilers, Offer Sheets and Dougie Hamilton
Over the last number years, it has almost become an annual tradition for fans of the Edmonton Oilers to concoct a list of potential restricted free agents for the organization…
Hockey News: Crosby Wasn’t Arrested; Habs Sportsnet Deal
Just for the record, Sidney Crosby was not arrested. [Pensblog] The Ottawa Sun must have confused Sid with Justin Beiber. [CBC] The Philadelphia Flyers are bringing back Zac Rinaldo. [Puck…
Clearance Bin Signings the Sharks Should Look Into
We are more than half way into the dog-days of summer and NHL news is getting fewer and further between. You need look no further for proof than the Twitter explosion…
Top 10 NHL UFA’s Available Mid-Summer
The summer is entering it’s mid-point with many names off the board. That said there are still plenty of names available including; Martin Brodeur, Daniel Alfredsson, Dustin Penner and Michael…
Dustin Penner, A Viable Option For Philadelphia?
The Flyers are in need of more than just defensive support and overall team speed. They now find themselves looking to fill a void that will apparently be left behind…
Women and Hockey, Pink Hats and Equality
I was 6 years old the first and last time I wore a hockey jersey to school. It was a gorgeous retro Calgary Flames jersey and I had found it…
Does the “Kunitz Effect” Have Broader Value?
Evaluating prospects before they’re drafted is tricky business. It’s nearly impossible to know how a guy’s game is going to translate to the NHL, or predict how he will progress…