Drafted by Kings but Succeeding Elsewhere The Hockey Writers | June 17, 2018 In the past fifteen years, the Los Angeles Kings have drafted many key components to add to their team which has helped them win two Stanley Cups. Players like Drew…
Luongo’s Winding NHL Road Nathan DeLong | March 15, 2017 It’s evident that superb goaltending from netminder Roberto Luongo has been a big part of the Florida Panthers‘ success as of late. The 37-year-old backstop from Montreal has gone 17-15-6…
Will Jokinen & New Look Blues Right the Ship? Mike Poepping | March 5, 2015 The St. Louis Blues knew they needed depth at the trade deadline this year to ensure they have enough high quality players ready for the long and grueling playoff run…
Leafs’ Failed Actions or Missed Opportunities: My Replies Adam R | February 23, 2015 My article about the Franson-Santorelli-Leipsic-Jokinen trade generated a lot more attention than I thought it would. I thought the point that I was trying to make was fairly salient. I knew…
Failed Actions or Missed Opportunities: Leafs Adam R | February 20, 2015 Hockey and Economics As someone who studies economics, I am concerned with the concept of ‘opportunity cost’ . That is, what is the cost of the action forgone, for the…
Trading Day; Maple Leafs Trade Chips Nicco Cardarelli | February 19, 2015 There really are no untouchables at this point. If a team calls with an offer and includes the name Morgan Rielly or William Nylander you’d have to listen, right? One…
Hockey News: Remembering Steve Montador; Franson, Santorelli Come Home Jeff Ponder | February 16, 2015 Afraid you missed some big moments in the NHL over the weekend? Here’s the hot topics. Sadly, Steve Montador was found dead in his apartment. Former teammate Stephen Weiss remembers…
Predators’ Trade for Franson, Santorelli Is the Right Move Colin Fitts | February 15, 2015 The two teams that brought up the most trade speculation as of late were the Nashville Predators and Toronto Maple Leafs. After Nashville hosted Toronto in a 5-4 win on Tuesday,…
Worst Moves in Recent Jets History Michael Straw | January 28, 2015 Previously, we took a look at the best moves that the Winnipeg Jets and general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff have made since the team returned to the NHL in 2011. So,…
Panthers: Successful Without an Elite Scorer Craig Hagerman | January 15, 2015 The Florida Panthers had their most embarrassing loss of the season on Tuesday when they fell to the Winnipeg Jets 8-2. Putting that game aside, the Panthers are still 6-3-1…
Rinne, Laviolette Persuaded Olli Jokinen To Predators Colin Fitts | July 6, 2014 The Nashville Predators chose not to partake in the mayhem of the free agency frenzy that consisted of over-payments to average players. Instead, they waited to the second day when…
Questions for Jets as 2013-14 Season Winds Down Eric McKelvie | March 27, 2014 The 2013-14 NHL season is quickly coming to a close and for fans of the Winnipeg Jets, the story is a familiar one. The Jets are in the playoff race,…