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Canucks and Sharks Prepare to go All-in

The introduction of a salary cap into the National Hockey League has dictated that at some point every team will reach a fork in the road. They may not reach this...
The NHL: When The Salary Cap Hit Dictates Playing Time

The statement that “money has ruined hockey” would be completely wrong and definitely misguided. Revenue has allowed the league to become sustainable and remain a light heavyweight in the North American...
Ending the Drought: A Canadian Cup Champ (Part 1: West)

This year represents the 20th anniversary of the Stanley Cup drought for Canadian NHL franchises. It has been a much publicised and frustrating period within the country, each respective team having...
Why Moving Schneider is the Canucks Best Move

As the trade deadline approaches, so does the ever present debate on which teams might pull the trigger on a big trade. Although the roar of the rumors sending Roberto Luongo...
Pre Season NHL Shocker: Leafs Fire Brian Burke as GM!

In a shocking move the Toronto Maple Leafs have fired GM Brian Burke, this according to Bob McKenzie at TSN. After missing the playoffs in all four years of his tenure,...
The Canucks need Shane Doan, and he needs Vancouver

Here we are, August 6th, 2012, and Shane Doan is still a free agent. With nearly every other big name unrestricted free agent off the market, Doan is clearly the crown...
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Rick Nash Traded to Rangers, instant analysis.

We have learned through various sources (ie: Darren Dreger) that Rick Nash has been dealt to the New York Rangers. The deal includes NHL forwards Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, defence prospect...
Wanted: Goaltending; Jonathan Bernier looking for a net to mind.

Last week Jonathan Bernier, publically requested a trade from the Los Angeles Kings. Its tough to blame Bernier for wanting out of LA. The 2006, 11th overall draft pick is looking...
NHL Offseason Musings: Player Movement Grinding to a Halt

Most analysts, including myself, guessed that following the signings of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter that after a slower than normal first 4 days of free agency, player movement in the...
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Luongo Sidelined; the Canucks are Reeling

When the Vancouver Canucks take on the LA Kings in tonight’s pivotal game three of their first-round series Canucks goaltender Corey Schneider will get the start. This moves all-star netminder Roberto...
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NHL – October Was Good For Some, Bad For Others

Every season the names on the leader board change. Players emerge from nowhere to make names for themselves. Others who have been at the top have begun to fade. By the...
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Fantasy Hockey – Goalie Watch

A team’s success both in fantasy hockey and on the ice weighs heavily on the netminder. Goaltending is usually a very important part of a fantasy hockey team. What usually accounts for...