Nicklas Lidstrom: Among the Best Ever
The time has come, as it has for all great hockey players. The time is now for Nicklas Lidstrom, captain of the Detroit Red Wings. After 20 seasons in the…
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Pietrangelo-less Blues Lost Without Teammate
It is safe to say that the St. Louis Blues were missing something in Game 2 of their best-of-7 series with the Los Angeles Kings Monday night. The Blues were…
Erik Karlsson The Next Elite Defenseman
When the Ottawa Senators drafted Erik Karlsson 15th overall in the 2008 NHL entry draft they had high hopes for him as all first round picks are full of promise…
Brian Campbell Making An Early Season Case For The Norris Trophy
The James Norris Memorial Trophy is given annually in the National Hockey League “to the defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.” Last…
Norris Trophy Mythology: Nicklas Lidstrom’s Quest For Number Eight
In any conversation about the most prolific defencemen of all time you will undoubtedly hear the mention of names like Bobby Orr, Doug Harvey, Raymond Borque, and Paul Coffey. Along…
Boston Bruins, Believing in the Future
First, before discussing the future a declaration on the recent past: We are 2011 Stanley Cup Champions! I say ‘We’ because as long time Bruins fans, this is a collective accomplishment,…
Nicklas Lidstrom: The Perfect Hockey Player
I’m not the first person to say it, and I certainly won’t be the last. Nicklas Lidstrom is as close to perfect as a player can be. And that’s a…
It’s Time to Put Kris Letang Into the Norris Trophy Conversation
By Mike Colligan A look into the recent history of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise reveals no shortage of legendary offensive players. Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin…
The Neutral Zone: 2010 Norris Trophy Picks
Snubbed of a nomination last year, Duncan Keith is the favorite this season along with newcomer Drew Doughty and old-timer Chris Pronger.
Drew Doughty – 2010 Mini Bio
When Stevie Y made known his selection for the Canadian Olympic team on December 30, 2009, one name, Drew Doughty, created some real controversy. Who was Doughty and how was…
Doug Harvey: The Second Best NHL Defenseman Ever
In the 1950’s prior to the arrival of Bobby Orr, the best defenseman in hockey was undisputedly Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens.
5 For Writing: Mock Entry Draft Goodness; Wilson Named Head Coach of 2010 Team U.S.A.
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