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Wings, Maple Leafs and a look back at the Best Jerseys in Winter Classic History

The Winter Classic, and the outdoor game in general, has been one of the best modern innovations in hockey history for various reasons. The exposure drawn from the event has been...
Essential Hockey: Southeast is low but tight, New York Rangers are barely alive

We are about 18-20 games in for most teams and we are starting to really get a sense of who is who in the league right now. The surprising teams have...
Instant Analysis: Michael Ryder traded to Montreal, Erik Cole to Dallas

The first real “big” trade of the NHL season is upon us, and its two players who scored 35 goals last season changing hands. And would you look at that, we...
A Time to Turn the Other Cheek

Last night’s game between the Flyers and the Lightning was a spirited and chippy affair. Early on in the night Zach Rinaldo fought B.J. Crombeen, and Rinaldo scored a knock out...
Taking the D out of Philadelphia

The Flyers have started the season 2-5-0 and currently sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Yes, it is early and the team certainly has the time to turn things...
Essential Hockey: Putting the Current Standings into Perspective

So, we are still really enjoying the sweet, sweet nectar of hockey as the NHL rolls into week three. The fans have zero gripe and zero dollars left as we dump...
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...
Light at the End of the Tunnel? NHL Lockout

So what is the latest? Well, more talks, some minor progress, but same result. More cancelled games, more players in Europe, and no hockey in Canada. However, as much as I...
Top Shelf Prospects: 2012-13 WHL Preview; B.C. Division

Welcome to today’s edition of “Top Shelf Prospects”. Previously I reviewed the prospects of all thirty NHL teams, and we are now reaching the end of our CHL previews. If you...
NHLPA and NHL Resume Talks: Hope Rests on Reason and Responsibility

The NHL and NHLPA resume talks in NYC on the status quo of the CBA and probably some other minor issues that will shape the world of hockey in North America...
NHL Last Minute Signings: Hypocrisy or Smart Business?

As the clock clicks down towards an NHL lockout, we have seen a number of big money last minute NHL signings and contract extensions. NHL Owners have thrown around money like...
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...
Top Shelf Prospects: Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome to today’s edition of “Top Shelf Prospects” – a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. Today, as I continue my alphabetical journey through the NHL I bring...
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Andrej Meszaros Tears Achillies: Who do Flyers turn to now?

Hey, Detroit and Nashville fans, good news! You are no longer the only teams that grabbed over 100 points last season and had your defensive troops melt down over the summer....
Shane Doan Deserves to Play For a Cup Contender

So there it is, folks. The Rick Nash derby is over. The NY Rangers won, they got the man they have been after since the February trade deadline. So their team...
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Predators Match Shea Weber Offer Sheet: Flyers Fallout?

The Nashville Predators have decided to match the 14 year $110 million offer sheet made to their captain and star player Shea Weber. After losing Ryan Suter earlier this month to...
Potential NHL Offer Sheet Targets?

With news this week that the Philadelphia Flyers made a 14 year, $110 million offer sheet to Shea Weber, is it possible that the offer sheet may be a weapon that...
The History of NHL Offer Sheets

News this morning broke that Shea Weber has signed a 14-year, $110 million offer sheet made by Paul Holmgren and the Philadelphia Flyers. This means that his current team, the...
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Weber agrees to 14-year deal with Flyers: the Fallout?

The big news out of NHL HQ today is that Shea Weber accepted a 14-year $100 million deal from Philadelphia Flyers. Not to be outdone by his former partner, Ryan Suter,...