Predators Should Be Fine Without Rinne
Pekka Rinne has been the MVP of not just the Nashville Predators this season, but arguably the NHL. But with the Finish netminder out for the next 3-5 weeks, the…
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What Became of These Former Dallas Stars?
At the end of each season, teams across every level of professional hockey fail to issue qualifying offers to a handful of players. Some will end illustrious careers under their…
Contingency Plans for Blues’ Unsure Goaltending
There is no doubt that Brian Elliot has put up largely laudable numbers over his term with the St. Louis Blues. In 2011-2012, he shared the William Jennings Trophy with…
Hockey News: Capitals Sign Kuznetsov; Lehtonen Injury
The Stars are probably pretty glad they traded for an experienced goalie at the deadline. [Defending Big D] Did Erik Haula deserve suspension for his hit on Lehtonen? [Edmonton Journal]…
Was the Tim Thomas Trade the Best Move at the Deadline?
In the aftermath of the NHL Trade Deadline, it looks like the best move any team made was the Dallas Stars acquiring Tim Thomas from the Florida Panthers. Yes, there…
Dallas Stars Strike Nice Balance With Pre-Deadline Deals
It wasn’t the trade deadline that many Dallas Stars fans expected, but it turned out to be a very memorable one nevertheless. Following months of speculation leading up to…
Krejci’s Hat Trick Leads Bruins Past Panthers
It’s usually the other way around. You know, with David Krejci feeding passes to either Milan Lucic or Jarome Iginla, his power forward linemates who have a knack for shooting…
Goaltending Golden in Florida
Although it may not always be reflected on the scoreboard, the Florida Panthers have historically been golden in goaltending. From their inaugural season with the amazing John Vanbiesbrouck and Mark…
The Very Strange Homecoming of Tim Thomas
Tim Thomas is still a Boston sports hero. I think. Maybe. Actually, I’m not sure. Here’s why. It had been awhile since a “Thomas, Thomas…” chant rained down from the…
2013-14 Florida Panthers – How They Were Built
It has been 20 years since the Florida Panthers entered the NHL. In that time they have been in the Stanley Cup Finals once (1995-96), been in the playoffs only…
Resurrecting the Florida Panthers: A Message from the President
The Florida Panthers of the Past and Present On October 6, 1993, history was made in South Florida as its first ever professional ice hockey team took the ice. On…
Florida Panthers: When Will Jacob Markstrom be Ready?
The Florida Panthers are relying on several high-end prospects to help bring the team around. Aleksander Barkov has been doing his part, showing flashes of brilliance from time to time.…