Archive for the ‘NHL’ category
Alexei Ponikarovsky Inspiring Penguins: The Pony Has Left The Stable
March 10th, 2010
The magic man Ray Shero amazed us all once again by scouting and acquiring a player the Penguins were in desperate need of: a scoring, top-six forward. This deal came in the form of Luca Caputi and Martin Skoula for Alexei Ponikarovsky.
Pony made his Pens debut on Saturday in an ...
Montreal-Tampa Bay: Scott Gomez Leads Streaking Habs Over Lightning, 5-3
March 10th, 2010
Don't look now, but your Montreal Canadiens are on a mighty three-game winning streak! Not that a three-game streak is the end of the world or anything. What is more important than the wins is the manner in which they were won.Don't be fooled by the 5-3 final score or ...
The NHL’s Top Five Best Contracts
March 10th, 2010
The other day I wrote a little article about the NHL’s five worst contracts. Here, have a read:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/358852-the-top-five-worst-contracts-in-the-nhl
And while there are so many contracts in the NHL that make me cringe in pain when I think about them, there are contracts that also make me believe that there is ...
NHL Playoffs: Five Teams We Want To See in the Postseason
March 10th, 2010
As the number of games remaining on the schedule continues to shrink, teams will emerge with a great chance to raise their own banner. Other teams will sneak in the back door and steal a playoff spot at the expense of another team.
Not every team has a shot at the ...
Looking Ahead: Five Probable NHL Playoff Matchups
March 10th, 2010
Every year around the middle of April, millions of NHL hockey fans sit transfixed before the television cheering their favorite teams towards the ultimate goal of every NHL hockey player and fan alike, the Stanley Cup.
For the fan who cheers on a playoff contender, it is often a period of ...
Stat Trick: Flyers 3-2 Win Over Isles is Team’s 15th Straight Win vs. New York
March 9th, 2010
The Islanders are a .500 hockey team since the Olympic break. Unfortunately, it is their penalty kill that is batting .500, as the Isles have allowed six goals in 12 times short. They allowed two in the third period as the Isles blew a 2-0 second period lead and lost their ...
Youth of Leaf Nation: Bright Future or Disappointment Waiting To Happen?
March 9th, 2010
It's common when interviewing for a new job to be asked a question that can say a lot about who a person is and where he or she wants to be in the future: "Where do you see yourself in five years?"
A tough question, to be sure, but as the general manager ...
Lightning-Canadiens: Darche Strikes Twice Against Bolts
March 9th, 2010
Montreal 5 Tampa Bay 3 (Bell Centre) Bell Centre fans watched tonight as poor zone coverage caused the defense to play soft, allowing free passage to the goal for the Canadiens.
They also watched forwards losing puck battles on the boards as a too ...
Which NHL Players Have a Shot at 50 Goals?
March 9th, 2010
Written By: Mark “The Hard Hitter” Ritter
Last season Washington Capitals super star Alexander Ovechkin led the NHL with a total of 56 goals. Ovechkin was the only player to reach the coveted fifty goal mark with the likes of Philadelphia Flyers sniper Jeff Carter (46), New Jersey Devils forward Zach ...
New Jersey Devils Season Could Come Down To Rivalry Game vs. Rangers
March 9th, 2010
The Devils have won only six of their last 20 games. There really is nothing more that needs to be said.
In that stretch of 20 games, the Devils have scored 42 goals. That's just two goals per game. They've let up 60. In case you're mathematically challenged, that's three goals ...