Welcome back to Puck Drop: NHL Preview 2013-14, where our hockey department gives you a detailed look at each team from around the NHL leading to the start of this hockey season. Check back often as new teams are added to our Puck Drop page. Today we take a look at the 2013-14 San Jose Sharks. Last […] READ MORE
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Sharks and Kings Face Off in the Battle of California
The Stanley Cup Champs against the Stanley Cup’s ‘always the bridesmaid never the bride’ – it’s the LA Kings vs San Jose Sharks in the battle of the best team on the left coast. The Ducks were the dominant team heading into the playoffs, but they are out surfing right now and eating some In-‘n-Out […] READ MORE
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 fork freely, but it will almost certainly alter their path. For the most part the road ahead presents two options: rebuild your team by […] READ MORE
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 got out of the subway I got a face full of dry cold wind that immediately sucked any moisture out of my face and […] READ MORE
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 Nashville Predators, run by GM David Poile have 7 days to match the offer or be awarded 4 first round picks in compensation. In […] READ MORE
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Ben Kerr
Ben is a sports fan from just outside Toronto, Canada. In his day job he works as a lawyer. At night he is the COO of Last Word on Sports. Most of his articles are focused on hockey prospects.