Week 2: Five Noteworthy Numbers From the NHL Playoffs
It was another exciting week of NHL playoff action with more teams bowing out and heading home. Now, with the second round set to kick off, it’s time again to…
Marian Hossa
Marian Hossa’s Steady Presence Boosting Blackhawks
It’s hard to think of a player who has brought a more consistent level of excellent play to this league than Marian Hossa has for the past 17 years. He’s…
Chicago Blackhawks: Game Three Observations
Here are five observations from the Blackhawks 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators to take a 2-1 series lead. Saad/Toews/Hossa The Blackhawks top line played quite possibly its best game…
Return of the Sharpie: Patrick Sharp’s Resurgence
Scandals, rumors, and alleged locker room fights may have been in Patrick Sharp’s head a few weeks ago, but now the only thing he is thinking about is scoring goals and racking…
Lehtonen’s Resurgence Rekindling Dallas’ Playoff Hopes
Like last season, the Dallas Stars saved some of their best hockey for the end of the season, and one of the keys to their turnaround is goaltender Kari Lehtonen.…
Buyers Beware: The Worst Contracts On All 30 NHL Teams
On Thursday night the rebuilding Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a move that everyone thought would be impossible: trading forward David Clarkson and his mammoth five year contract worth an…
Running The Numbers On Chicago Blackhawk Marian Hossa
The Chicago Blackhawks’ favorite left winger, Marian Hossa, is finally back on the rise. Hossa has been a constant points-scorer for Chicago, averaging approximately 55 points per season over his…
Managing The Johan Franzen Salary Cap Situation
On January 6th, Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen sustained a concussion, forcing him out of action. Franzen, who has a long history of concussions, has missed the last 12…
A Saad Among Men: Brandon Becoming Valuable Part of Hawks
He has been on a tear lately which is why it was a little odd that Chicago Blackhawks’ Brandon Saad was held off the score sheet during the team’s 6-1…
Game of Numbers: Chicago Blackhawks Edition
The Game of Numbers is an exclusive THW series looking at upcoming milestones around the NHL. Each team will be looked at individually in three parts – individual player milestones,…
Patrick Sharp’s Absence May Not Be so Bad
The Chicago Blackhawks were victorious on Sunday in their second game without star winger Patrick Sharp, beating the Sharks 5-2. Coming off a 3-2 defeat to the Capitals, the Hawks…
Hockey News: Ovechkin Sets Caps Record; Suspension for Johnson?
Pittsburgh’s power play is lethal, their goaltending has been solid and they’re actually getting depth scoring. Of course it’s time to make a trade. [Pensburgh] There was a goalie interference…