Stanley Cup - Hradek - previewing each first round series
Did you know that there were 6,803 goals scored this season? Don't feel bad, I didn't either until I got a nice note from Allison Loucks and Andrew Da...
View Article2010 NHL Playoffs - Stanley Cup - Hradek - Parity reigns in first round
In the early going, there's only one word for these playoffs: PARITY! Man, these games have been so close. The Pens' 4-2 Game 3 win over the Senators ...
View Article2010 NHL Playoffs -- Stanley Cup -- E.J. Hradek -- Goalies for San Jose...
On Thursday night, we had three shutouts in four games. I'd say that's a pretty good night for the goaltenders. (And that will be reflected in my thre...
View ArticleNHL playoffs 2010 -- E.J. Hradek: Ken Hitchcock could fit as Devils' new coach
There's something that seems right about the Montreal Canadiens' gaining a huge playoff win on the same day that former Habs star turned savvy head co...
View ArticleNHL playoffs 2010 - On Jumbo Joe, Nicklas Lidstrom's future and the...
After another busy weekend of playoff hockey (can you believe we're almost through the second round?), here are 10 thoughts for the beginning of the w...
View ArticleNHL: Chicago Blackhawks, Antti Niemi starting trend of cheap goaltenders
After the Chicago Blackhawks won the Cup with Antti Niemi in net ($827,000 salary last year), a new trend may be emerging in NHL front offices -- as we just saw with Chris Mason and Dan Ellis -- of...
View ArticleNHL: The Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings square off tonight
OK, I've got a little catching up to do. I was so busy yesterday celebrating both Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving, I didn't get down to our usu...
View Article2011 NHL free agency: Projecting contracts for Brad Richards and other free...
Matthew Wuest of CapGeek explains why there won't be too many big contracts handed out among forwards and goalies this season, but defensemen are in line for some big raises.
View ArticleWhat to watch for Wednesday night
Montreal Canadiens (30-19-5) at Boston Bruins (30-16-7), 7 p.m. ET Season series: 3-0 Montreal Starting goaltenders: Carey Price (26-17-5, 2.32 GAA)...
View ArticleDaily Debate: Caps take over division lead
Craig Custance and Pierre LeBrun discuss the Southeast Division race, the Blackhawks trying to make a move by Feb. 27 and the Senators struggling sinc...
View Article2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Round 1 odds and upset picks
Neil Greenberg breaks down the first round of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, providing odds for each series and noting his top upset picks.
View ArticleNHL Playoffs 2012 - How the goalies in the playoffs stack up
Timo Seppa of Hockey Prospectus reintroduces the Goalie Heat Index and takes the temperature of the netminders who will be featured in the NHL playoffs. Who can get hot and steal a series?
View ArticleNeed to know: Costly win for Hawks?
• Kudos to the Chicago Blackhawks for tying an NHL record with at least a point in 16 straight games to open a season after knocking off Vancouv...
View Article2013-14 - Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick atop early U.S. goalie race
WASHINGTON -- Two things stood out from Team USA general manager David Poile's introductory news conference at U.S. orientation camp Monday morning. O...
View ArticlePredicting Team USA's roster for the Sochi Olympics - NHL
Frank Provenzano breaks down the toughest position battles competing for a spot on Team USA.
View ArticleRoad to Russia - What's left for Team Canada and Team USA with the Sochi...
Balancing big-game experience with the desire for speed and chemistry is giving Canada and the United States a few things to think about.
View ArticleNHL Future Power Rankings - Chicago Blackhawks positioned well for future...
Which NHL teams are set up for the most success in 2017-18 and beyond? According to our panel of experts, it's the Chicago Blackhawks. Check out the full list, and analysis of each team, in the Future...
View ArticleUni Watch: Breaking down 2014-15 NHL goalie gear
The latest Uni Watch from Paul Lukas looks at the best and worst goalie gear in the NHL, including plenty of intricately painted masks.
View ArticleNHL completes the roster for All-Star Game
Defenseman Drew Doughty and forward Anze Kopitar of the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings where among the 36 players added to the NHL All-Star roster Saturday for the Sunday, Jan. 25 game in...
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Seven biggest storylines
There's plenty to consider as the playoffs get underway, but seven big storylines -- including goaltending, injuries and youth -- stand out above the rest.
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