Dispatches From Planet Hockey: “TikTok” Edition Jas Faulkner | June 30, 2012 By Jas Faulkner, contributing editor author’s note Stick taps to jball0918 for catching my mistake about Zach Parise’s nationality. “Play ‘FREEBIRD,’ Y’all!” The remaining hours of June 2012 are whithering…
Expiring CBA Shero’s Last Chance to Dance with Long-Term Deals James Conley | June 29, 2012 That Sidney Crosby received a monster contract extension, in both term and value, surprised no one. That Penguins GM Ray Shero might continue to break a seven-year ethos of avoiding…
Sidney Crosby, Marian Hossa Headline Pittsburgh’s 2012 Free Agent Class James Conley | June 27, 2012 Sidney Crosby won’t be a free agent this Sunday. If Ray Shero and the Pittsburgh Penguins have their way, Crosby may never be a free agent again. Marian Hossa won’t…
Zach Parise Could Make the Pittsburgh Penguins Unstoppable in 2012-13 Alison Myers | June 26, 2012 Over the draft weekend, multiple reports surfaced that the Pittsburgh Penguins were going to pursue star free agent Zach Parise come July 1. TSN’s Bob McKenzie and Rob Rossi of…
2012 NHL Entry Draft: Track Record Of New Jersey? Chris Wassel | June 21, 2012 As we approach the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, it seemed time to delve into the history books a bit. Why do something like this? Honestly this may give some idea…
2012 NHL Entry Draft: What Does New Jersey Need? Chris Wassel | June 17, 2012 The toughest part is to ascertain what a team needs. There are no sure things in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, The New Jeresy Devils were just a couple games…
Where Do the New Jersey Devils Go From Here? Dan Rice | June 15, 2012 It can be devastating to come two wins short of hockey’s ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup, and that’s where the New Jersey Devils find themselves as they head into this…
2011-2012 New Jersey Devils: A Look Back Carl Stoffers | June 13, 2012 In the chorus of his 1974 hit song “My Eyes Adored You” Frankie Valli, proud son of Newark and world famous crooner, sings, “So close, so close and yet, so…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Off-Season Options Stephen Stoneman | June 12, 2012 With the off-season all but upon us, one thing is clear, the Toronto Maple Leafs have some decisions to make in order to improve for next season. It’s evident that…
Troy Bourke – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile Christopher Ralph | June 12, 2012 Troy Bourke THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 03/30/1994 Place of birth: Onoway, AB, CAN Ht: 5’10″ Wt: 180 Shoots: Left Position: Forward NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking…
Los Angeles Heads Home With Kings-Sized Worries Walter McLaughlin | June 11, 2012 Just a few days ago, the Los Angeles Kings were on the verge of history. The Kings were just about to play game four of their Stanley Cup Finals series…
Kings Are Bedeviled In Game Five Michael Gwizdala | June 10, 2012 When you’re virtually flawless on the road and on the penalty kill, odds are that combination will win out more often than not. For the Los Angeles Kings, both of…