The Arizona Coyotes Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
Ilya Bryzgalov
Bryziness as Usual: Bryzgalov Staying Busy Post-Hockey
Last year Ilya Bryzgalov found himself in a pretty odd situation. Bryzgalov’s career was on a sour path after being bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers at the end of the…
Bryzgalov Blunders Leave Ducks Searching For Backup
View image | gettyimages.com Signed in December to a one-year, 2.88 million dollar contract, Ilya Bryzgalov was supposed to bring veteran stability to the Anaheim net, and (mostly) to give…
It’s Been a Wild Ride for Devan Dubnyk
Drafting goalies can be somewhat of a science. Selecting them in the first round is always risky because they take longer to develop than skaters do, and you don’t always…
The 2014 NHL Free Agent Class For Backup Goaltenders Was Terrible
Even though NHL free agency doesn’t have the same impact that it used to have prior to the implementation of the salary cap, it can still be an excellent way…
Will John Gibson Play in Anaheim Again This Season?
In last year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson was one of the major highlights for the Ducks, as he led Anaheim to two wins – one of…
Ilya Bryzgalov A Surprise Key To Ducks Success
History Not On Ducks’ Side The Anaheim Ducks sit at the top of the National Hockey League. Starting goaltender Frederik Andersen has been key to that success, coming up big…
Hockey News: Jonathan Bernier Interview; Ducks Sign Bryzgalov
Because putting teams in markets that don’t care about hockey has worked so well in the past. [Yahoo Sports] The salary cap is expected to go up for next season.…
Injury In Anaheim: Do Ducks’ Injuries Even Matter?
The Anaheim Ducks are a banged up bunch these days. Francois Beauchemin (upper body…), Eric Brewer (foot), Ben Lovejoy (finger), Mark Fistric (back), and Jason Labarbera (upper body!) have all…
The 5 Craziest Players in the NHL
Let’s face it, the NHL can be a weird place sometimes. We’ve seen everything from plastic rats, octopi, to naked middle aged men falling on the ice. The craziness however,…
The Top Player Personalities in the NHL
The National Hockey League is privileged to boast a wide variety of characters and their unique personalities. From the stern and uptight, such as Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, to those more…
Ilya Bryzgalov: Back-Up Goalie, Selfie Pro
Bryzgalov the Quote Machine If you didn’t know by now, Ilya Bryzgalov is a fan of the spotlight. The Russian net minder started his career as a social media star…