Nashville Predators Wheeling and Dealing at Deadline Jeff Ponder | February 27, 2012 If you were Predators GM David Poile, you would have a sense of urgency too. The Predators were arguably the biggest buyers at the seemingly quiet NHL trade deadline today,…
Calgary Flames to honour Al MacInnis Feb 27 Callum Ng | February 27, 2012 Al MacInnis will be honoured on February 27, prior to puck drop between the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. The Hall of Fame defenceman, notorious for his booming shot,…
Remembering Andrea: Waiting for the St. Louis Blues Justin Halbersma | February 26, 2012 The St. Louis Blues have their share of fans. While not well known to the Eastern Conference faithful, the crew from St. Louis have quietly climbed the ladder of the…
No, Tim Thomas Should Not Be Criticized for Skipping White House Visit Mike Miccoli | January 23, 2012 Mike Miccoli, Boston Bruins Correspondent For the opposing viewpoint on this issue, check out my colleague Jim Neveau’s piece. When I think of the 2010-11 Boston Bruins club, I think of…
Who wants to be President?: The ‘hot potato’ trophy Michael Gwizdala | January 13, 2012 With most teams having played at least half of their games to this point, the merry-go-round continues at the top. Chalk it up to superstition or the need for a…
Chris Osgood – Oz-Good As They Get Anatoliy Metter | November 29, 2011 During the summer of 2011, Chris Osgood decided that 17 years of service as a NHL goalie merited him the ability to retire from playing a sport that he had…
Boston Bruins: On The Warpath The Hockey Writers | November 21, 2011 The 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins started their 2011-1012 season with 3 wins and 7 losses in the month of October. Many have termed this as the inevitable Stanley…
Book Review: The Lives of Conn Smythe Rebecca Dobrinski | November 20, 2011 The Lives of Conn Smythe: From the Battlefield to Maple Leaf Gardens: A Hockey Icon’s Story . By Kelly McParland. (2011, Toronto: FENN/McClelland & Stewart Ltd. Hardcover. Pp. 370. $32.99.…
The NHL’s Chance at Ratings Bliss Rich Klennert | October 24, 2011 In the professional sports world there are 4 major leagues they are Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Football League, and National Hockey League. The NFL is top dog,…
Penguins Hockey – The Last Days of the Igloo Bruce Hollingdrake | October 24, 2011 Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena, affectionately known as The Igloo and former home of Penguins hockey, is finally being demolished. [story originally written in 2011] – Story by Brian Lutz Strange things…
Book Review: The Life and Times of the Golden Jet Rebecca Dobrinski | October 4, 2011 The Devil and Bobby Hull: How Hockey’s Original Million-Dollar Man Became the Game’s Lost Legend By Gare Joyce. (2011, Mississauga, Ont.: John Wiley & Sons, Canada, Ltd. Hardcover. Pp. 274.…
NHL 2011-2012: Is Your Team Scheduled for Success? The Hockey Writers | October 2, 2011 The 2011-2012 NHL regular season starts October 6th. The pre-season is finally over. Every hockey fan has by now looked at their team’s upcoming schedule with hopeful anticipation. Who do…