With Brandon Saad being traded yesterday, the Chicago Blackhawks wasted no time in signing his replacement. Long considered one of the best players outside of the NHL, the Hawks have signed former Phoenix Coyotes draft pick Viktor Tikhonov to a one-year deal. The Blackhawks and forward Viktor Tikhonov have agreed to terms on a one-year […] READ MORE
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Roman Cervenka – Return to the NHL or Bust
SKA fans were struck from out of the blue by the news that Roman Cervenka‘s contract with SKA St. Petersburg had been terminated and he now appears ready to join the flock of KHL players headed for North America next season. Cervenka was previously with the Calgary Flames before joining SKA and they still have his rights, but the […] READ MORE
SKA The Week After Part one: Roster Changes
SKA St. Petersburg has always had a flair for the dramatic. This year was no different, as April 30 came with heartbreak but also happiness. With the Gagarin Cup in the bag, veterans left with a smile and those who made the cut sneaked into North America. Their replacements however, come from the lower lines. Nonetheless, the rumor mill […] READ MORE
On the Powerplay – Kovalchuk, KHL Rumors, Hamburgler, Playoff Races, more
Last Word on Sports is proud to present their hockey podcast, On the Powerplay with Ben and Dave. Join Ben Kerr and Dave Gove each week as they take a look around the Hockey World focusing on the big issues of the NHL and elsewhere. In this episode of On the Powerplay Dave and Ben […] READ MORE
The Case for Artemy Panarin’s Line as SKA’s First Line
The sniper race that once was thought of as a three man show between Kovalchuk, Moses and Radulov found a surprising entry in 23-year-old Artemy Panarin. READ MORE
Viktor Tikhonov’s fight with James Wright was Dumb
There are times when a fight can be labelled as nothing other than “Stupid”. Such is the case with Viktor Tikhonov and James Wright. READ MORE
SKA Trying to Fill The Viktor Tikhonov Hole
Shortly after the becoming the leading-scorer at the 2014 World Championship, Viktor Tikhonov received a hero’s welcome back with SKA St. Petersburg. Despite the pre-game ceremony and celebrations, Tikhonov had come back with ulterior motives. The former captain returned to the KHL-leading team on the last leg of his contract. Stripped of a letter and […] READ MORE
