Columbus Blue Jackets Wish List
The 2013 season had Columbus Blue Jackets fans yearning for more. They finished in a tie for the 8th and final playoff spot with the Minnesota Wild, but missed out…
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The Blue Jackets and the Cost of Living in the Metropolitan Division
While you were not following hockey this summer the Blue Jackets amassed one of the top 10 salary totals in the NHL for next season. Now surely, the large cap…
2013-14 Bruins Season Predictions Part 1: Everyone Will Love Jarome Iginla
he one key element that Boston has going into the season is uncertainty. Nobody really knows how good this team can be. Sure, on paper they may look solid but until the Bruins hit the ice to start the 2013-14 NHL season, it’s anyone’s guess. So to prepare for the 2013-14 NHL season, here’s a five-part series laying out some predictions about what this year could look like for the Boston Bruins. Some are logical, some are a stretch and some are…well…you’ll see. The first? Everyone is going to love Jarome Iginla.
Positive Puck Possession Can Get the Blue Jackets into the Playoffs
When you look past the “magic” in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ surprise push towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2013 the reality is that this is a team that capitalized…
The Case for Losing Vinny Prospal
Vinny Prospal has caused much digital ink to be spilled in Columbus over the past two years. His addition was a late one prior to the 2011-2012 season (a replacement…
Hockey News: Dustin Brown Extension; The ESPY’S
Even ESPN understands that playing well for half of a half season isn’t worthy of an award. [In the Capital] Sidney Crosby has now won the award a record fifth…
Will the Shake Up of the Bruins Lineup Work?
At some point, chemistry becomes secondary. The familiarity of taking the ice with the same players turns from an advantage into more of a state of comfort and the minute that happens, things change.
Things have changed.
For the past few years, you’ve heard about the core of the Boston Bruins. You’ve heard about the advantages of their built-in chemistry, the camaraderie in the locker room, the deep lineup. You’ve heard all of it. But with the recent rash of departures from guys like Andrew Ference, Nathan Horton, Tyler Seguin, and Rich Peverley, it’s obvious that things will be different for the 2013-14 Bruins next season.
And that’s not exactly a bad thing.
Detroit Red Wings’ Game-plan Heading Into Free Agency
With the NHL Entry Draft having come and gone, it is now time to shift gears and focus on Friday’s NHL Free Agent Frenzy. Because of the shortened season, the…
Nathan Horton and the Free Agent Value of An Injured Player
Nathan Horton has heard it all too many times. He’s overrated. Injury-prone. Not worth the risk. A needless investment. And now he’s set to become one of the NHL’s top free agents. How will injuries affect his value?
Top 15 Free Agents of 2013
The 2013 NHL free agent crop is generally considered to be thin and lacking a lot of big name, top end talent. With the salary cap going down next season, and…
Bruins Dominating the NHL Stats Leader Board
Quick: go to NHL.com, click on the stats home page, and check the league leaders in all major NHL stats categories heading into Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.…
If Chris Stewart Signed an Offer Sheet
Last week, St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong revealed his most important plans for the summer. He all but promises to lock up restricted free-agents Alex Pietrangelo, Kevin Shattenkirk, Patrik…