Patrick Holland: An NHL Player in the Making
When injuries wreaked havoc on the Montreal Canadiens, Patrick Holland received a call from GM Marc Bergevin to join the team. While his minutes were limited, the 21-year-old showcased his…
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Capitals Make Right Call in Keeping Tom Wilson
The Washington Capitals have elected to keep 19-year-old rookie right wing Tom Wilson past the 10-game mark, meaning this season will count against his entry-level contract. In doing so, General Manager…
Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher A Serious Calder Candidate
The Canadiens might have found the offensive spark plug that they have been lacking in recent years in Brendan Gallagher. The feisty winger, who was selected 147th overall in the 2010…
The Curious Hate of Nail Yakupov
Each year, over 700 hockey players don the jersey of one of the 30 National Hockey League teams. Once they pull the sweater over their heads, they become a part…
Emerson Etem Showing He Belongs in the NHL
It was midway through the third period last Monday night when I peered down toward the ice at Honda Center and noticed something a bit…different. Daniel Winnik, the team’s leading…
Vladimir Tarasenko’s Blazing Start is More Than Just Stats
Six minutes and thirty-six seconds, that’s how long it took for Vladimir Tarasenko to introduce himself to the NHL. Fifteen minutes later he made it clear that he was there…
Chris Kreider and the New York Rangers’ Dilemma
What a difference a year makes. Chris Kreider burst onto the Broadway stage in the 2012 playoffs. After winning a National Championship with Boston College, the Rangers’ first round pick…
Why the Rangers’ Chris Kreider Will Win the Calder Trophy
The last 12 months of hockey for Chris Kreider were a whirlwind. At this time one year ago, Kreider was sitting in a classroom, and preparing for his junior season…
My Apology Letter to the New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider
When the Rangers signed Chris Kreider almost three weeks ago, I was skeptical of the impact he would have for the Blueshirts. Like everybody else, I believe that Kreider has the…
Gabriel Landeskog: Flying at Altitude
If you have had the pleasure to watch the young Swede Gabriel Landeskog play for the Colorado Avalanche don’t be ashamed if you confused him to be a veteran. Landeskog…
Fabian Brunnstrom: Waiting In The Wings
There’s one player on the roster of the Detroit Red Wings that has yet to see any ice time. That player, as it should be quite clear to you now,…
Red Wings’ Prospect Gustav Nyquist Impresses During Preseason
The Detroit Red Wings organization is one known for drafting excellence. The late round gems the franchise has managed to secure are countless. Pavel Datsyuk (171st overall, 1998), Henrik Zetterberg…