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NHL Free Agency 2013: Post-Frenzy Pretenders and Contenders
July 9th, 2013
The biggest weekend of the 2013 NHL free-agency period brought about many intriguing signings and a few big-time trades.A few names remain unsigned, but Vincent Lecavalier is a Philadelphia Flyer, Jarome Iginla is a Boston Bruin and Daniel Alfredsson is a Detroit Red Wing.Alfredsson is a Red Wing?! Let that ...
Predicting Where Every Top NHL Free Agent Will Land
July 2nd, 2013
Vincent Lecavalier is now a Philadelphia Flyer. Say what?Sorry Red Wings and Canadiens fans, but don't fret—good prizes are still available.The longtime Lightning captain's signing in Philly comes as a surprise, but it also marks the first massive signing of this 2013 free-agency period.A lot of great names are still on ...
Elias Lindholm NHL Draft 2013: Highlights and Pro Player Comparison
June 7th, 2013
The June 30 NHL Entry Draft at the Prudential Center marks a rebirth league wide. For non-playoff teams, it’s a time to procure blue-chip talent as organizations rebuild and add superstars with the future squarely in sight.Those eliminated early in the ...
Valeri Nichushkin NHL Draft 2013: Highlights and Pro Player Comparison
June 7th, 2013
The June 30 NHL entry draft at the Prudential Center marks a rebirth league wide. For non-playoff teams, it’s a time to procure blue-chip talent as organizations rebuild and add superstars with the future squarely in sight.Those eliminated early in the postseason are looking ...
Alexander Barkov NHL Draft 2013: Highlights and Pro Player Comparison
June 7th, 2013
The June 30 NHL Entry Draft at the Prudential Center marks a rebirth league wide. For non-playoff teams, it’s a time to procure blue-chip talent as organizations rebuild and add superstars with the future squarely in sight.Those eliminated early in the postseason are looking to turn a ...
Do NHL Referees Have Too Much Power over Stanley Cup Playoffs?
May 20th, 2013
If you talk to Jonathan Quick or Mark Eaton or Brian Strait, they'll have plenty to say about the NHL referees in the 2013 Stanley Cup.Each of these players and, by proxy, each of these player's teams had a result determined by a referees call or non-call.Strait was called for ...
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: X-Factors and Predictions for Entire Second Round
May 14th, 2013
Did you have the Boston Bruins overcoming a three-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime of Game 7 to advance? Or the New York Rangers and Henrik Lundqvist posting back-to-back shutouts to finish off the Washington Capitals in seven games?And how many of you thought the Islanders ...
NHL Playoffs 2013: Key Players, X-Factors & Predictions for Entire 1st Round
April 30th, 2013
The first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs is filled with intriguing matchups in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.In the East, the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers series is certainly the most intriguing. The two teams will clash in the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, ...
NHL Stars Whose Reputations Changed Significantly During 2013 Season
April 23rd, 2013
The nature of professional sports boils down to one simple, harsh truth: what have you done for me lately? Fortunately for superstar players who've built up enough equity and cache with fans, they can withstand some (if not all) of the backlash associated with a slump or even a slump that ...
Another Stirring Tribute to Boston Before Bruins and Penguins Game
April 20th, 2013
During the pregame skate before Saturday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins players donned baseball hats honoring all of the branches of police and military that were integral in capturing the Boston Marathon bombing suspect in Watertown, MA, on Friday night.But that was just the beginning.During the pregame ceremonies ...