Phoenix Beat Odds Again; Secure Pacific Division Sebastian Egerton-Read | April 8, 2012 The Phoenix Coyotes have done it again. For the third straight season, they have beaten the odds and secured a playoff berth. Most writers and analysts ruled out the possibility…
Top 10 Most Important Players for Blackhawks Playoff Run Patrick White | March 30, 2012 The Stanley Cup Playoffs are a week away, so I thought it would be appropriate to comprise a list of the top 10 most important players for the Chicago Blackhawks…
Blackhawks Heating Up at Right Time for Playoff Run Patrick White | March 21, 2012 The Chicago Blackhawks had a tough time transitioning from 2011 to 2012, going 9-13-3 to open up the new year. The Hawks were losers of 9 straight games from January…
The St. Louis Blues Have to Win in Central Division Match-ups Jeff Ponder | February 20, 2012 The Blues have been dominant against every division in the NHL… except their own. The Central Division is arguably the best division in the NHL at the moment. If the…
Blackhawks bust losing streak with a 4-2 win over Rangers Cheryl Adams | February 17, 2012 Coming into Thursday night’s game against the Blackhawks, New York Rangers coach John Tortorella acknowledged that they would be facing a “desperate” team. The sentiment around the league was that…
Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Pieces Mike Colligan | February 16, 2012 A look at the variables influencing the future of Paul Martin, prospects Eric Tangradi and Dustin Jeffrey, and the possibility GM Ray Shero could use his stockpile of draft picks to satisfy needs at the trade deadline.
Chicago Blackhawks Well Represented at NHL All Star Game Stephen Stoneman | January 12, 2012 Today the NHL announced those players who would fill out the rosters for the NHL All-Star Game. On that list were three very prominent Chicago Blackhawks who are having very…
Pondering the Pens: Coach Crosby Mike Colligan | November 26, 2011 As the media wandered out of the locker room Friday night, Crosby was in deep conversation with James Neal discussing where Neal should position his body and stick to receive passes. Crosby is never content with the status quo and his work ethic drives those around him to be better.
Making the Grade: NHL First Midterm Report Card James Neveau | November 1, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Senior Columnist As we prepare to close the book on the first month of the NHL season, there have been some real surprises this year, and just…
Opening Week Evaluation: The Blackhawks Got Game Cheryl Adams | October 18, 2011 The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a 2-1-1 record in their first four games. The season is still young, but there are, naturally, fans out there fretting about early-season injuries…
Is Joel Quenneville Crazy for Wanting Patrick Kane to Play Center? James Neveau | September 26, 2011 Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Columnist Over the life of the hockey renaissance that has taken over the city of Chicago in the past four years, there hasn’t been a player…
RJ Umberger Signing Shows That Howson’s Columbus Remodel is Full Steam Ahead James Neveau | September 21, 2011 Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Columnist The last time the Columbus Blue Jackets took to the ice in an actual game, things were looking bleak for a franchise that was struggling…