When I made my series preview, I anticipated a very tight battle with the goaltending taking centre stage as these two California powerhouses faced each other for the third time in the last four postseasons. In picking the Sharks to win in seven games, I was presuming home ice would be the difference, with the […] READ MORE
Author: Dan Russell
3 Rounds Preview: Kings Versus Sharks
3 Rounds is a three-part series. Writers select what they feel is the most important individual match-up in the upcoming playoff series and give it an in-depth preview. The second piece is a mid-series assessment of that match-up. In the final installment, we analyze how the match-up contributed to the outcome of the series. If […] READ MORE
Hamilton Bulldogs Sign Forwards Connor Crisp, Brady Vail
The following is a press release from the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs. MONTREAL, QUEBEC – Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs General Manager Marc Bergevin announced today the Bulldogs have signed forwards Connor Crisp and Brady Vail to try-out agreements. Both players will join the Bulldogs on the club’s current road trip and are scheduled to practice tomorrow. Crisp recently completed his fourth Ontario Hockey League […] READ MORE
Can Reeling Leafs Stop The Bleeding?
With five straight losses, all in regulation, the Toronto Maple Leafs are on the verge of letting their season slip away. They currently occupy the final wild card, but have played more games than the teams chasing them. Despite getting outshot on many occasions, the Leafs were able to pick up points earlier in the […] READ MORE
State Of The Nations: 5 Takeaways From The Olympic Hockey Tournaments
State Of The Nations: 5 Takeaways From The Olympic Hockey Tournaments The U.S. Becoming More And More Like Their Neighbours As far as registered hockey players go, the Yanks are catching up to Canada, and are thus, producing some fantastic hockey players. Their team this year didn’t have the superstars of their northern rival, but […] READ MORE
Sochi Preview: Is Switzerland Ready To Become A Contender
If the medals went out to the countries that produced the most NHLers, Switzerland wouldn’t be near the podium. That’s not the case however, and while most people look at the Swiss hockey team with sort of a “never an easy win, but we should definitely beat them” attitude, the day is soon approaching where […] READ MORE
Sabres on the Verge of Hiring Tim Murray as Their Next GM
The rivalry between the Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators is on the verge of getting a bit more interesting. Reports are that the Sabres are concluding a deal to make Tim Murray, nephew of Senators General Manager Bryan Murray, their new GM. This would end a search that began with the firing of long-time […] READ MORE
Leafs Goaltending Controversy Rears Its Head Again
When Jonathan Bernier was announced as the Leafs’ starting goaltender for Tuesday night’s matchup against the New York Islanders, there were quite a few from Leafs Nation who found fault with the decision, given the up until now somewhat split between Bernier and Reimer in net, as well as the fact that Bernier was most […] READ MORE
NHL Settles Up, Gives Gretzky His Payday
Fresh off of signing a television deal that will pay them billions of dollars in the next decade or so, the NHL has finally repaid Wayne Gretzky the money owed from his time as coach/part owner of the Phoenix Coyotes. The amount given to The Great One is supposedly around $8 million, and will come […] READ MORE
Further Effects of the Mega Rogers/NHL TV Rights Deal
When TSN lost the NHL’s national broadcast rights to rival Rogers it was seen as a crippling blow to the Bell Media channel. It surely was, and the trickle down effect will only make it worse. TSN has spent significant resources in becoming “Canada’s Sports Leader”. While the CFL is a nice attraction (or the […] READ MORE
