Early Colorado Avalanche Days: No Complaints
It’s not you. It’s them. After a disappointing loss in their home opener, the Colorado Avalanche have won four straight games on the road. One of these opponents was the…
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2011/12 NHL Season Predictions: Western Conference
Western Conference // Eastern Conference I know what you’re thinking: how could this be a predictions piece nearly a week into the NHL season? But, if you really think about…
The Eager Freshmen: Not-So-Obvious Calder Candidates (Part 3)
In the final part of the “Not-so-obvious Calder Candidates” we take a look at three more players – one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender who have a chance…
Avs 2011 Draft Analysis
After a relatively quiet off-season things picked up for many of the NHL teams just before the draft got under way Friday night. The Philadelphia Flyers kicked things off with…
NHL Draft Day One 2011 – Reactions: Trades Galore and Team Grades
Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, MN – The 2011 NHL Entry Draft got off to a pretty tame start in the Twin Cities. Other than the trade that sent…
NHL Draft Day Update: Rumblings From Around the Twin Cities
Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, Minnesota – With the NHL Entry Draft a mere five and a half hours from beginning, things are starting to heat up around Xcel…
2011 NHL Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones
This marks the third year my annual monster draft preview has been hosted here at The Hockey Writers (THW). This year also features integral contributions from Brian Huddle, Jeff Blay…
Deviling the Details: Parise, the Draft, and Minor Moves
Devils Protecting Parise A few weeks ago, we discussed how it was perfectly acceptable for fans of the New Jersey Devils to consider panicking due to a lack of any…
From Mall of America to the NHL, These Draft Prospects Are On a Wild Ride
Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, Minnesota – Final preparations are underway for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, which will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Xcel Energy…
Who The Avs Should Draft
With the 2011 NHL draft right around the corner there has been a lot of discussion about who the Avs should or shouldn’t draft with their first round pick, number…
2011 NHL Entry Draft: Round One Mock Draft – Bob Mand
We’re steadily approaching the hour when all this talk, all this speculation that surrounds and permeates the 2011 NHL Draft becomes moot. The first round is less than 40 hours…
THW 2011 NHL Draft Final Rankings – Top 210
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft takes place on June 24-25th in St. Paul, Minnesota. Once again, you have to love the dates – the 24th and 25th representing hockey’s version…