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Jason Pominville to Minnesota, and Marian Gaborik to Columbus Highlight Trade Deadline

It took until after 2:30 pm but the two biggest trades of the NHL’s trade deadline have finally been made. We take a look at those trades, plus other noteworthy transactions...
Mile High Trade Deadline Shopping

The NHL trade deadline is less than 1 month away. However in this shortened season, the race for playoff spots is tighter than ever. The number of teams who have given...
Flames Sign Ryan O’Reilly to an Offer Sheet, Avalanche Match

The Calgary Flames have signed restricted Free Agent Centre Ryan O’Reilly of the Colorado Avalanche to a 2 year, 10 million dollar offer sheet. Last season O’Reilly had 18 goals and...
Getting it Right: Why the NHL Needs a Coach’s Challenge

Let’s first set the scene. The Colorado Avalanche were up 2-1 on the Nashville Predators. The Preds had scored a power play goal right before the end of the first period,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Top Shelf Prospects: 2012-13 WHL Preview; East Division

Welcome to today’s edition of “Top Shelf Prospects”. My last project was a review of the prospects of all thirty NHL teams. If you missed those you can find a complete...
Top Shelf Prospects: NHL Team Rankings – Part One

Now that we’ve taken a look at every team in the NHL, I felt that I should give a 1-30 ranking of every team in the NHL and the quality of...
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NHL Yearbooks: Comparing Last Year’s Predictions to Actual Results (Part One)

I subscribe to a few magazines that range in interests – PC stuff, science, and hockey. The Hockey News is my main source of, well, hockey news, but I do enjoy...
Beer League Chronicles: How one Broken Stick changed my Outlook on the New faces of the NHL

My summer men’s league team is currently in the playoffs. And we have found our way into the semi-finals. Thank you, thank you, I know it’s exciting, but hold the applause...
Go West, Go Northwest; The Power Brokers of NHL Free Agency

In the last week we have seen one division totally reshaped by NHL free agency, and that is the Northwest. All 5 teams have thrown their hats into the ring, and...
NHL Free Agent Frenzy: Grades for the first two days

*Editor’s Note: Maksim Vasilyev is back. We have decided to bring him on as a regular writer. Maksim will be helping with our NHL coverage* The money game is going to...
NHL Free Agency Watch: Top RFAs who were Not Qualified

With the NHL Entry Draft now concluded, GMs, players, and fans turn their attention to July 1st and the day dubbed by hockey pundits as the Annual NHL Free Agent Frenzy. ...
Where Does Brodeur Stand Amongst the Greats?

With Los Angeles defeating the New Jersey Devils, the question of whether Martin Brodeur will retire or not has already flooded the internet. Whether he does or not remains to be...
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NHL Final Analysis: Northeast and Northwest Divisions

Northeast Division Team: Boston Bruins Current Position: 2nd Probable Finish: 2nd Possible Finish: 2nd, 6th-7th Current Status: Playoff bound Possible First Round Opponents: Washington, Buffalo, Ottawa Probable Playoff Finish: Semi Finals...
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A Comprehensive Look at the NHL: On the Bubble (Part 3/5)

Welcome back! Yesterday we took a look at which teams are certainly playoff bound, but are missing something from being considered a real Stanley Cup contender. Let’s continue by taking a...
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Out of the Gate: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

With seven games in the books so far in the National Hockey League, it’s safe to say which teams will be making the playoffs this year and which teams pulling their...