The Most Gut-Wrenching Moments in San Jose Sharks History
It’s August. In the hockey world, it’s a good time to look back. Next month, as teams hit training camp, it’ll be time to look forward. When it comes to…
Evgeni Nabokov
Nabokov, Toskala, Niemi, & the Sharks’ Goalie Woes
Skaters are More Important But… Yours truly is a firm believer that the 18 skaters in front of a goaltender are much more important than having a “stud” goaltender. For…
How Important Is Jaroslav Halak for the Islanders?
One major issue the Islanders had in their playoff series two years ago with Pittsburgh was the inability for the team to get a big save when they needed it. It…
Thank You Evgeni Nabokov
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnVPSiJ7g2g It’s official: Evgeni Nabokov has retired as a member of the San Jose Sharks. This was an event that most of the hockey world saw coming, especially after San…
Hockey News: Kane Traded to Buffalo; Enroth a Star
Check out these hockey links that fill you in on the NHL action from the past 24 hours. Evander Kane has been traded to the Buffalo Sabres, ending the long-running…
Hockey News: 1000 Games for Hartnell; Healthy Scratch for Clarkson
Don Cherry believes the Leafs lack an identity. And he has the solution. [National Post] So David Clarkson’s contract is move-able after all. Right into the press box. [Toronto Star]…
Lightning’s Goalie Changes
Evgeni Nabokov’s Future This past week the Tampa Bay Lightning made the choice to call up Andrei Vasilevskiy from the Syracuse Crunch. The decision was not made lightly as it…
Lightning’s Changes in the Crease
This past weekend, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that their 2014 offseason acquisition, goaltender Evgeni Nabokov, was being placed on waivers. On Monday, he cleared waivers unclaimed by the other…
Hockey News: Shattenkirk Injury; Mike Green Trade?
What is there left to say about the Toronto Maple Leafs? [Today’s Slap Shot] Who would you rather play for, the Jets or the Leafs? [Sportsnet] Cody Franson says he…
Ben Bishop Woes Against The Pittsburgh Penguins Continue
View image | gettyimages.com Ben Bishop has enjoyed a great deal of success since coming over to the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming a Vezina Trophy finalist last season. After years of…
The Case For Andrei Vasilevskiy To Be The Backup
View image | gettyimages.com When Andrei Vasilevskiy got word that he would be sent back to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, he could have more than…
Stay or Go: What Should The Lightning Do With Andrei Vasilevskiy?
One of the biggest risks a team can take is selecting a goaltender in the first round at the draft. History has just proven that more times than not it…