Are You Sure Gretzky Done It This Way? – Lessons In Leadership
“It’s amazing how some things don’t change over the years,” Paul Coffey said Wednesday during the ‘84 reunion press conference. “When Wayne asks for something, you usually do it. We…
Paul Coffey
When The Northlands Coliseum Closes on the Oilers
To those who know me, I wasn’t originally a Canucks fan. To a fault, I will admit that I am a bandwagon jumper. Yes, I am guilty of jumping from…
Penguins’ Flashback: “The Save”
For a club whose history doesn’t go back nearly as far as that of the members of the Original Six, the Penguins certainly have contributed their share of memorable playoff…
The Penguins’ All-Time Team
With NHL training camps only days away, hockey fans are growing giddy with anticipation. And, why not? Soon, a new campaign will be upon us and the fresh sheet of ice it provides…
Should Kris Letang Be Inserted As a Top-Six Forward?
Should Kris Letang be inserted as a top-six forward on the Pittsburgh Penguins? Letang leads all NHL defenseman in scoring with 21 points. That mark is tied with the Sedin…
Wayne Gretzky’s Best Lineup
When filling out an all-time Wayne Gretzky roster, one may run into 99 problems but 99 ain’t one. Surely there is no dearth of talent, especially considering the team’s that…
Edmonton Oilers All-Time Roster
With the Edmonton Oilers previous season well over, and the upcoming season months (hopefully) away, Oiler fans are sitting, awaiting the next big Oiler news. They have had an eventful offseason already…
Tough Guy – My Life on the Edge by Bob Probert
Bob Probert was arguably the best enforcer in the History of the NHL. He finished fifth all time with 3,300 penalty minutes and was in 238 fights in his career.…
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…
Sam Gagner Has Record Night in Edmonton
Wayne Gretzky. Paul Coffey. Sam Gagner. Before last night the only thing you could find that these three names had in common was that they have all worn the Oilers jersey.…
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…
The Next Ones – Ryan Murphy – NHL 2011 Draft Prospect Profile
Please “Click Here” for “Notes Up Front” and the “Legend” for various topics covered below in my “Live Updated” NHL 2011 Draft Preview article – The Next Ones. Ryan…