Best NHL Players Not in the Hockey Hall of Fame
The recent 2021 Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) Class induction announcement caused a stir because of who was and was not included. I thought it would be interesting to dive…
Sergei Gonchar
Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Defensemen
The best European-born NHL defensemen include Stanley Cup winners, Norris Trophy winners and some of the best players to ever play the game. This Top 10 list of unbelievably talented…
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 10 Best Defensemen in Team History
It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the…
Top 3 Russian Born Players to Ever Suit up for the Bruins
The Boston Bruins aren’t a team known for drafting and developing Russian-born players, especially in recent years. The last Russian-born player to play for the Bruins was back in the…
It Takes 23 to Win: Building and Being Part of Great Hockey Teams
There are so many clichés on what it takes to win in team sports. A strong offence can beat a strong defence. Defence wins championships. It takes a full team…
Capitals All-Star Moments, Memories
Alex Ovechkin, Sergei Gonchar and Mike Gartner have some things in common. Each of them has donned the Washington Capitals uniform. Each has been selected to participate in previous All-Star games.…
Valeri Nichushkin Improving For The Stars
In the December 3rd game against the Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars forward Valeri Nichushkin had a great performance with one goal and one assist as his team won 4-2. In…
Sergei Plotnikov Still Adapting To The NHL
Penguins rookie Sergei Plotnikov is still adapting to the NHL and is yet to score his first goal. After a good KHL career and some national team appearances, the 25-years-old Russian…
Sergei Gonchar: Washington’s Most Underrated Defenseman
Just as another NHL season was starting, one news story popped up this week that confirmed that one former NHL player’s career came to an end. For some, it is…
Hockey Headlines: Ducks Lose Again; Habs Finally Lose a Game
A collection of all the latest news from around the world of hockey: The Montreal Canadiens winning streak is over. [The Star] To the surprise of no one, Connor McDavid…
Pens Add Sergei Gonchar to Coaching Staff
While the tryout contract at training camp didn’t quite work out for Sergei Gonchar’s return to the Pittsburgh Penguins, he’s still found a way to stick with the organization. On…
Penguins Release Sergei Gonchar
The Pittsburgh Penguins have released 41-year-old defenseman Sergei Gonchar from his tryout with the team. Gonchar, a power play specialist, has had a big NHL career, but this cut may…