Basement Buffalo: Last Place in the Eastern Conference
After a discouraging home shootout loss to division rival Montreal Canadiens, a dejected Lindy Ruff stood in front of reporters and plainly told them how it was with Buffalo last…
Trade Deadline
Five Potential Trade Deadline Targets for the Boston Bruins
By Bob Mand, Contributing Editor With the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline just over a week away, the Boston Bruins are undoubtedly considering all of their options. Despite the elevated…
Don’t expect the Calgary Flames to make many deadline deals
With next Monday’s National Hockey League trade deadline rapidly approaching, speculation around the league is rampant regarding which teams will make big deals and who they will acquire. Hockey fans…
Top 5 Teams You Don’t Want Rick Nash To Go To
With the near certainty that Rick Nash will be traded, contending teams are lining up in hopes of landing the prize piece at this year’s trade deadline. The list of…
Will the New York Islanders be Buyers or Sellers?
With a big 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, the Islanders have found themselves just 6 points out of the 8th and final playoff spot with a game in…
Tuomo Ruutu’s injury changes everything
Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu, one of the most highly coveted players leading up to the 2012 NHL trade deadline, will miss the next three weeks with an upper-body injury,…
Five Underrated Trade Pieces
As the trade deadline approaches, much of the excitement will be drawn from speculation of where the major players will be heading. Names like Jeff Carter, Bobby Ryan, Ales Hemsky…
Seller Beware: Avalanche Must Be Careful At Deadline
With the NHL trade deadline just two weeks away, it’s time for teams to decide whether they will be “buyers” or “sellers” on February 27th. For some teams – Columbus,…
Three Players The Washington Capitals May Target At The Trade Deadline
As we get closer to the NHL’s Trade Deadline on February 27, general managers have already begun the process of evaluating their teams’ needs and determining whether or not to…
Blackhawks: Stats Suggest Solutions
Now with half the season in the rear view mirror, key stats make clear that a more physical Blackhawk defense could be the solution to their stalled championship run. Off…
Who Are the Vancouver Canucks Most Likely Trading Chips?
With just over three weeks to go before the NHL trade deadline the speculations and wild rumors are becoming the norm. This is the time of year that NHL fans…
Pittsburgh Penguins: looking to add a gritty forward
Despite numerous rumors and reports, the Pittsburgh Penguins are not looking to add a top-6 forward to their already potent offensive line-up. With Jordan Staal’s imminent comeback later this month…