Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2000
The 2000 NHL Draft was a big one for the Minnesota Wild. After all, it was the first in the franchise’s history and its effects were felt within the organization…
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Names the Penguins Should Avoid at the Deadline
I want to preface this by saying that while I don’t entertain speculation or unfounded rumors, I do enjoy reports from reputable sources. Please check out these links for our deadline…
Lineup Shuffle Looming for Flyers
Since the start of the season, the Philadelphia Flyers have floated around the .500 mark. Despite the middling record, there have been some bright spots, namely in specific players such…
Nick Schultz Steamrolled, Injured
In Saturday’s win over the New York Rangers, the Philadelphia Flyers lost stalwart defenseman Nick Schultz. Schultz was steamrolled by 6-foot-5 defenseman Dylan McIlrath, who caught Schultz off-guard along the…
What Should The Flyers Do With Michael Del Zotto?
On August 5th, 2014, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Michael Del Zotto to a one-year, $1.3 million contract. This happened only hours after finding out that Kimmo Timonen had been diagnosed…
It’s Time For the NHL to Stop Babying Goalies
Not so long ago, I wrote an article detailing things the NHL should change. In that article, I spoke about the issue of goaltender interference and how it for some…
Hockey News: Nick Schultz Inks a Deal; Two Teams Top No-Trade Lists
Here’s some news and notes from around the NHL. The Flyers re-signed defenseman Nick Schultz. [Today’s Slapshot] Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin collided with the boards, left Wednesday night’s game. [Puck…
Nick Schultz Worthy of Extension, Not Trade
The idea of re-upping Nick Schultz may be an unpopular one, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong. While the 32-year-old veteran is far from the shutdown defenseman that’s roadblocked the…
Flyers Backcheck: Voracek ‘Caps’ off Second Straight Win
The Flyers seem to be getting the hang of this overtime thing. Jakub Voracek’s overtime game-winning goal on Thursday night lifted Philadelphia to their second straight win, as the Flyers…
Flyers Looking To Extend Schultz, But Is That The Right Move?
Signed as an insurance policy in the offseason, Nick Schultz was thrust into duty after just one game this season, and he’s been a mainstay ever since. So it’s logical…
What Does Life without Luke Mean for Flyers’ Blue Line?
If it’s not one thing, it’s another, or so it may seem for this season’s crop of Flyers defensemen. On Sunday, the team announced they’d be without the services of…
Evaluating the Oilers’ Moves at the Deadline
The trade deadline has come and gone, and it is possible now to reflect on the moves made by the Edmonton Oilers this season. The team clearly focused on acquiring…