Archive for the ‘NHL’ category
Killer B’s! Boston Bruins Win Season Series Against Toronto Maple Leafs
December 3rd, 2011
The Toronto Maple Leafs head to Boston for their fourth meeting against the Boston Bruins.So far this season, the Bruins have won all three meetings rather convincingly, outscoring them 19-5 and look to feed on a very successful November, having won 25 of a possible 26 points.James Reimer, Toronto's starting ...
New York Islanders Injury: Niederreiter Leaves Game with Concussion Symptoms
December 3rd, 2011
New York Islanders forward Nino Niederreiter left Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars, after being hit by Dallas' Mark Fistric in the first period.The Islanders have stated that Niederreiter won't return to the game and will be re-evaluated. Niederrieter, who was the Isles' first pick in the 2010 draft, received a ...
Philadelphia Flyers: Comeback Puts Veterans in the Spotlight
December 3rd, 2011
Here's what's wrong with the Philadelphia Flyers: a struggling franchise goalie, a defense plagued by injuries and an offense heavily dependent on inexperienced players. Friday night’s game against Anaheim was a microcosm of the Flyers’ season thus far, and if the end result is an indication of things to come, ...
Blackhawks vs. Blues: David Perron Finally Laces Up the Skates Again
December 3rd, 2011
On November 4th, 2010, David Perron was hit on a cheap shot from the San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton.Now after missing 97 games due to a concussion, the Blues' star forward is ready to take the ice in front of a sellout crowd at the Scottrade Center as the Blues ...
Tampa Bay Lightning: Vincent Lecavalier Enjoying 2011-12 NHL Season Success
November 26th, 2011
In his 14th season now, Vincent Lecavalier is enjoying early success this year with the Tampa Bay Lightning, after experiencing consecutive years of dropped-off production dating back to 2007.That 2006-07 campaign saw the longtime captain register 52 goals and 108 points, good enough to capture the Rocket Richard Trophy as ...
Sharks vs. Canucks Preview: Why the Sharks Are Poised To Get Revenge Tonight
November 26th, 2011
The San Jose Sharks will be hosting the Vancouver Canucks tonight, which will mark the first regular season meeting of these two teams since the Canucks banished the Sharks from the Western Conference Finals last year.The two teams met twice in the preseason, where the Sharks won both games, 4-3 ...
Dmitri Orlov: The Washington Capitals’ Newest Stud on the Blueline
November 26th, 2011
Though the Washington Capitals have struggled through the first 21 games of the 2011-12 NHL season, they have to be pleasantly surprised with the play of a couple of rookies who have taken on big roles in the early going. Cody Eakin and Dmitri Orlov both earned NHL call-ups after ...
NHL News: 5 Players You’ll Be Surprised Have Not Scored a Goal Yet This Season
November 26th, 2011
It is about that time of the NHL season where we can start to figure out which players will be among the elite, and which players will need to step up their games if they are to contribute to a team's playoff push.This article has more to do with the ...
Boston Bruins Ready to Host Winnipeg Jets for First Time Since 1995
November 26th, 2011
One day after their dropping their first possible point in the month of November, the Boston Bruins head right back to work against an old friend in the Winnipeg Jets.Boston lost via shootout to the Detroit Red Wings in the Discover Thanksgiving Showdown yesterday afternoon.The Jets franchise hasn't visited Boston as ...
NHL Stock Market: Buy, Sell or Hold Rankings for Each Team
November 26th, 2011
Decisions, decisions. About a quarter into the NHL season, Thanksgiving in the NHL is usually the point when general managers begin to draw conclusions about the talent on their rosters and whether or not it is good enough to make the playoffs. There is good reason for this. In November ...