Rapid Reactions: 3 Chicago Blackhawks Observations From Game 1
With Game 1 of the Western Conference Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Anaheim Ducks in the books, here are some quick reactions to the performance of the Blackhawks…
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Blackhawks’ Key Deadline Acquisitions: How Are They Fitting In?
At this year’s edition of the NHL trade deadline, the Chicago Blackhawks made two sizable splashes in an attempt to supplement their roster. At the heart of such attempts was…
Top 10 Candidates to Win the 2015 Masterton Memorial Trophy
Since 1968, the NHL has annually awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy to the “player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.” The Award is…
Hextall Builds Toward Future At Trade Deadline
Actions speak louder than words, and Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall’s moves during the NHL’s trade deadline Monday conveyed his true intentions for this team. Hextall’s forthcomingness about his vision…
Chicago, Detroit Boast Winning Formula
It seems like every year, fans expect the Detroit Red Wings to slow down or the Chicago Blackhawks to finish the postseason without a long run. The thought has consumed…
A Quick Look at The Flyers Trade Deadline Deals
It’s a time that most Flyer fans dread. Who are we going to land this year? What bad contracts can we shed this year? All of these are questions that…
Trade Deadline: New Faces of the Central Division
We’re breaking down the new faces coming into each division following the trade deadline. These posts will be updated with new information throughout the day. Chicago Blackhawks The Blackhawks were…
Oilers Trade Jeff Petry to the Montreal Canadiens
On Sunday, Jeff Petry was a member of the last place Edmonton Oilers, a team looking forward to nothing but a high draft pick, and entrenched in what seems like…
Flyers Defenseman Sale: Everything Must Go!
Last week, I noted that the Flyers had an impending problem on defense. Well, the time of reckoning is now because Kimmo Timonen is ready to play tomorrow in Philadelphia’s…
Schultz Extension Means Flyers Trades Looming
Depth on defense is a great thing. When playoff time rolls around, it seems that the position that is always dinged up the most is defensemen. However, depth on defense does…
Flyers Staying out of Trade Deadline Drama
One of the perks of being a team trapped in hockey limbo is avoiding the drama that’s paired with the NHL trade deadline. Sure, the idea of getting a shiny…
Timonen Returning? Curb Your Enthusiasm
The thought alone of Kimmo Timonen returning to the NHL is nothing short of odds-defying. After staving off retirement for one last year, the 39-year-old blue liner’s bout with blood…