NHL

Overcome: The Josh Harding Story

Here’s how it went down. The Stars were buzzing and the Wild were playing their second game in two nights. In this slightly condensed season, backup goaltenders are so important, even...
The Reason for the Red Wings Early Season Woes

What the hell is going on in Detroit? Most Red Wings fan are used to seeing the Wings in the playoffs and some have literally grown up with Red Wings being...
Essential Hockey: The NHL and Its Fans are Back!

You know what? God damn you NHL. God damn you to hell….Awww, well FINE! Since you are going to make that face… I can’t stay mad at you! That is the...
NHL Happy Hour: Chicago Beer Disappoints Like Blackhawks Goaltending

I decided to visit Chicago during the opening weekend of the NHL season, and boy were they not kidding when they called this place the Windy City. As soon as I...
NHL Opening Weekend: Stars Who Age like Fine Wine

Hockey is back, and even if we as fans didn’t all get to see the results we were hoping for, I think we can all agree that having the NHL back...
Memo to Hockey Fans after Game One

Night one of the NHL season is in the books, and there were many interesting results. Unexpected results, pleasant and unpleasant surprises, blowouts, shutouts, upsets, favorites rolling, and surprising goal scorers....
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: The Big Mick Previews the Northwest Division

Only one team from the Northwest Division made the post season last season, and that was the Presidents’ Cup winner Vancouver Canucks. There’s plenty of new faces on some of these...
Brian Burke’s Legacy: Leafs paying big money on Failed Acquisitions

As we’ve all heard by now, Brian Burke was recently fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Yesterday, new General Manager Dave Nonis, and head coach Randy Carlyle finalized the Maple Leafs...
Building Their Own Traditions: The Big Mick Previews the Pacific Division

The Pacific Division has become the home to a group of teams that perennially challenge the teams above them, and is a big part of the reason that only 8 points...
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Big Mick Previews the Central Division

The Central is historically the division that produces some of the tightest matchups in the entire NHL. Two of the previous five Stanley Cup winners have come from this division. Think...
Southern Home Improvement: The Big Mick Previews the Southeast Division

If there were awards given out at the end of the off-season, the Southeast division would win Most Improved. This division is where the surprises are going to come from. They’ll...
Ken Holland’s Brilliance Revealed

Detroit Red Wings General Manager and executive Vice President Ken Holland has been known for putting together some impressive teams, finding gems in deep rounds of a draft, and generally helping run...
Top Shelf Prospects: Calder Trophy 2013 Predictions

A new NHL season brings with it a fresh crop of rookies, and a fresh set off hopes for the futures of nearly every NHL team. Along with helping their teams...
NHL Frustrations: What the Puck Were They Thinking?

Hey, what is the best part of travelling Is it the annoying lines to get your car to the terminal? Is it the annoying lines to check in? How about the annoying...
Yes They Can! The Big Mick Previews the Northeast Division

So, there’s this bizarre division in the NHL containing three Original Six franchises, an Olympic Silver Medal and Vezina winning goaltender, and the team that inhabits Canada’s capitol city. It’s called...
NHL Opening Day: 4 Must Watch Games

The season finally kicks off on Saturday, January 19th and the NHL big-wigs wanted to make sure they grab the attention of the fans right off the bat. You will not...
Crosby, Giroux, and Nash, Oh, My! “The Big Mick” previews the Atlantic Division

Arguably, the Atlantic Division could be the strongest division in all of the NHL, save for a couple of blemishes. Just to rattle off some names, the Atlantic Division includes Sidney...
Legal Analysis: NHLPA Grievances on Gomez and Redden

The NHL / NHLPA war was over. After 113 days of lockout the two sides finally signed the Memorandum of Understanding and hockey fans thought the battle between these organizations was...
NHL Happy Hour: Sawtooth ESB and Fantasy Sleeper Picks

There are plenty of surprises in life. Good or bad, they happen to us. Hockey is no different. Every single year there are plenty of surprises that pop up and get...
What should the new NHL divisions look like?

Editor’s Note: We are pleased to bring you today’s special guest column from a friend of LWOS.com. His name is Lone Rogue, and he has his own blog at www.lonerogue.com where...