By Christopher Decker (@HockeyGuy_Chris) There is no question that Columbus forward Rick Nash is one of the NHL’s elite players. His talent alone would significantly improve any team looking for an offensive boost. But when you’re a team like the New York Rangers who sit comfortably atop the Eastern Conference and have been playing some ...
By Lukas Hardonk (@LukasHardonk) If you thought the Toronto Maple Leafs had been in tough lately with a trip to Western Canada and a matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, don’t even bother to look at their upcoming schedule. Over their next four games, the Maple Leafs will meet with the New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, ...
By Charlie O’Connor (@THG_Charlie) A multitude of issues have been cited as the reason for the Philadelphia Flyers’ recent struggles. Poor defensive positioning. A lack of physicality. Bad penalty killing. Troubling problems, to be sure, but fixable ones. The recent acquisition of Nicklas Grossman is expected to go a long way towards improving the defense, ...
By Lukas Hardonk (@LukasHardonk) While many members of the Toronto Maple Leafs have succeeded in producing positive numbers and providing the team with solid play this season, there are a few who have not. Players who have include the obvious names; Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul for example. Then there is Mikhail Grabovski, who is having ...
By Joe Depto (@PensDeptoTFP) The Pittsburgh Penguins roller coaster ride seems to be coming to an end. From December 29th, 2011-January 11th, 2012, the Penguins went on a six game losing streak that placed the team under the microscope like nothing else has since Michel Therrien was fired. The team responded with a white hot ...
By Rhys Richards (@RREsq) For American hockey fans, age 21 was the last time the number meant something because they could finally legally enjoy an adult beverage with their friends, family, and fellow fans. Canadian hockey fans cannot even claim that moment when 21 meant something. Nevertheless, all hockey fans, especially fans of the Detroit Red Wings, ...
By Charlie O’Connor (@THG_Charlie) After a weekend of defensive breakdowns and penalty killing follies, the Philadelphia Flyers’ need for a defensive upgrade became obvious. Before the puck dropped on Thursday for the Flyers’ contest against the Buffalo Sabres, general manager Paul Holmgren pulled the trigger on one such upgrade. Defenseman Nicklas Grossman was acquired from ...
(Photo: Getty Images) By Steve Palumbo (@StevePalumboNHL) Teemu Selanne and the Anaheim Ducks just keep on rolling along. Anaheim improved to 14-3-3 since Jan. 1 with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. The win moves the Ducks to within six points on the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The ...
By Dustin Leed (@D_LEED) How undervalued is Matt Carle in Philadelphia? Complaining by the fans often includes rants about his turnovers, lack of physical play, among other things, but is it warranted? Let’s compare him to a player that would reportedly cost a team an “NHL player + A prospect + B prospect + first ...
By Steve Palumbo (@StevePalumboNHL) (Paul Vernon / AP) The Anaheim Ducks big three came to play during their 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night. The win gave Anaheim three out of four possible points in the first two games of their season long eight game road trip. Corey Perry scored three ...
