The Worst Free Agent Signings in NHL History
NHL free agency generates a large amount of excitement throughout the hockey world every year. In some cases, an NHL team will make a great signing, acquiring a player through…
Sheldon Souray
Oilers 12 Days of Hockeymas: Only 2 Playoff Berths Since the 2005-06 Cup Final
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
The 1996-97 Albany River Rats: A Look Back
Much like the present Albany Devils, the 1996-97 Albany River Rats got off to a historically great start. While eclipsed by the 5-0 start of the current A-Devils, those River…
The Worst NHL Free Agent Contracts Since 2005
With the NHL free agent frenzy coming up in nearly a week, we look back to the worst contracts given out to free agents since 2005. Each year it seems,…
New Jersey Devils All-Time Drafted Lineup: Defencemen
Some made a profound impact in New Jersey. Conversely, others flourished outside the Garden State. No matter where they prospered in the NHL, these players were all drafted by the…
What Now for P.K. Subban?
Guy Lapointe, aka “Pointu,” holds a Montreal Canadiens team record that might surprise you. In 1974-75 the hard-hitting defender scored 28 goals, putting him ahead of legendary Habs like Doug…
Hockey News: Gretzky Engagement; Souray Injury
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray will be sidelined for at least six months with a wrist injury, so the team signed Mark Fistric to help fill the void. [Puck Daddy]…
Anaheim Ducks’ 2013 NHL Draft Results
This past season was a turnaround year for the Anaheim Ducks. The team lead the NHL with the largest increase in winning percentage in comparison to last season until this…
Sheldon Souray’s Performance Plus
I remember Sheldon Souray the most during his Montreal Canadiens days. He put up respectable numbers as a sniper defenseman, but his production dwindle after he decided to leave…
New Anaheim Ducks Taking Flight
Far away from the hoopla surrounding names like Rick Nash, Zach Parise, and Ryan Suter, the Ducks quietly went about their business this past off-season, adding role players and smaller pieces in an attempt to improve on a disappointing 2011-12 campaign.
Fastest Two Goals in NHL History: Prospal and Letestu Make Their Mark
In Monday night’s game against the Sharks, Columbus forwards Vinny Prospal and Mark Letestu combined for the fastest goals scored in Blue Jackets history. The two scored just eight seconds…
Potential Dallas Stars Line Combinations
With opening night against the Phoenix Coyotes right around the corner, Stars fans will finally get the opportunity to watch some of the new toys GM Joe Nieuwendyk acquired this…