Torres Injury Puts Sharks Offense in Bind Kenneth Laws | September 23, 2013 In only the second preseason game of the 2013-14 season, the Sharks were dealt a hefty blow. Forward Raffi Torres was injured on a collision with the Ducks’ forward Emerson…
Sharks Forwards Preview: Tiger Sharks at Center, Guppies on Wings Kenneth Laws | September 7, 2013 In the month of September, hockey fans see the impending start of the regular season less than a month away. The anticipation for a full season of NHL games will…
Why Signing Raffi Torres is NOT a Mistake Kenneth Laws | June 21, 2013 San Jose’s big signing over the offseason has already happened in the informal agreement of Logan Couture’s contract extension. However, in the background lies the contract of Raffi Torres. The…
Edmonton Oilers Offseason Focus: The Forwards Carl Maloney | June 16, 2013 The third of three features that will look at the Oilers in their three positional areas. Taking a look at where the strengths are and what weaknesses they need to look at…
Free Agent Targets for the Edmonton Oilers Marcy Di Michele | May 24, 2013 The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of needs. Besides solidifying the goaltending, one of the biggest areas of weakness for the Oilers is their team grit and toughness. If anyone…
Game Two Means Do or Die for Canucks Peter Chau | May 3, 2013 The only news that’s coming out of the Canucks dressing room today is much of the same – Roberto Luongo is starting Game Two on Friday night. And, not much…
Inside Shanny’s Studio: The Disciplinarian at Work Katie Flynn | March 5, 2013 If you’ve ever had to babysit children for a long period of time, you know that at some point you’ll have to be the bad guy and discipline them. Lay…
Blackhawks Rivalries: Brother Detroit, Criminal Canuck Ton DeFrancesco | February 25, 2013 Chicago and Detroit. The classic rivalry between two Original Six teams that emulates more of a “big brother” rivalry than a pure hatred between two foes. Any Blackhawks fan worth…
Marian Hossa Cleared to Play Rick Emrith | December 17, 2012 Rewind to Game 3 of the 2012 Western Conference Quarter Finals, Marian Hossa was coming off an impressive 77 points in 81 games. Hossa had been hit by the injury…
Hockey Handshake Etiquette: Then and Now Matt Stephen | May 27, 2012 When you really look at it, the NHL is its own little weird universe. The playoffs have enough customs and traditions to make up a whole new cultural experience in…
West Finals – Coyotes vs Kings Regular Season Recap Meesh Shanmugam | May 11, 2012 The Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings made quick (no pun intended for the Kings) work of their Western Conference Semifinal foes and are in the midst of a long…
Raffi Torres Earned Every Moment of His 25-game Suspension Steve Kendall | April 24, 2012 Ever since Brendan Shanahan dropped the hammer on Phoenix Coyotes’ forward Raffi Torres, suspending him for 25 games for a vicious hit on Chicago winger Martin Hossa. The suspension, the…