By Rhys Richards (@RREsq) The Detroit Red Wings face several potential changes this off-season. While the organization waits for Nicklas Lidstrom’s decision to return and considers signing some players in free agency, Detroit should be comfortable as it assesses its new found depth. Recently, one of Detroit’s second round picks in the 2011 NHL ...
By Christopher Decker (@HockeyGuy_Chris) Since Day One, New York Rangers coach John Tortorella couldn’t stress enough the importance of being well-conditioned throughout an 82-game schedule as well as a potential deep run into the playoffs. Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Washington Capitals made that philosophy vividly clear. In a series that ...
By Lukas Hardonk (@LukasHardonk) The NHL is well into the playoffs now with the second round having begun on Friday evening. With that, the hockey off-season is quickly approaching, meaning those teams not currently playing are in the early stages of preparing for free agency and the trade market, both of which fully re-open on July ...
By Charlie O’Connor (@THG_Charlie) James van Riemsdyk had the season from hell. Luckily for him, there is a second season on the NHL’s calendar, as well. And the soon-to-be 23 year old forward is making the most of it. Expected by many league observers to have a breakout season after his standout performance in the 2011 ...
By Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) All throughout the Ontario Hockey League playoffs I’ve brought you my round-by-round predictions and have provided reasons as to why I think that team will win. With the Finals set to begin this week, this is the final edition. Heading into this round, my prediction record is 9-5. Not outstanding, but ...
By Bob Haynes – Follow me on Twitter @BobHaynesJr So we all know that the fine structure in the CBA is useless for fining players for illegal contact. The maximum fine of $2500 is useless as a deterrent to prevent future hits that target the head. So the league needs to react to that value ...
By Charlie O’Connor (@THG_Charlie) On the heels of their convincing six-game victory over Stanley Cup favorite Pittsburgh, the Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to face yet another division rival. The New Jersey Devils, coming off a dramatic double-overtime Game 7 victory over the Southeast Division champions, the Florida Panthers, will pose a new test for the ...
By Christopher Decker (@HockeyGuy_Chris) Not many expected the Rangers to be in the situation they are currently in, which is in a Game 7 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals match up against the eighth and lowest seeded playoff contenders: the Ottawa Senators. But that is exactly where they find themselves. One team will be going home tonight. ...
By Rhys Richards (@RREsq) On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings cleaned out their lockers. As with the end of every season, questions abound. Some are questions the organization has faced before, but Detroit will also encounter new dilemmas this off-season. Many hockey fans will wait with bated breath once again as team captain Nicklas Lidstrom ...
By Charlie O’Connor (@THG_Charlie) Perhaps the best compliments come not from your allies, but from your enemies. Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux can surely attest to that. “He’s the best player on the ice, but I don’t think we we’re surprised by that,” Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik said after falling four games to two in their ...
