Archive for the ‘NHL’ category
Ian White Signs With Calgary Flames, but Are Cap Problems Looming?
July 30th, 2010
The Calgary Flames are reporting that Ian White has signed a one-year contract that will see the former Toronto Maple Leaf make close to $3 million. Originally taken in the sixth round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, White spent portions of five seasons with the Maple Leafs before ...
Who Should Be the Vancouver Canucks Captain?
July 30th, 2010
With a meeting (announced at the Summer Summit) set next month between Canucks GM Mike Gillis and current captain Roberto Luongo to discuss the captaincy, this now brings up the question of who should be the new face of the appointed leader.
There are a number of players that would fit ...
NHL Free Agency Sputters Along the Way
July 30th, 2010
This is a free agent frenzy? In the free agent class of 2007, 27 contracts were negotiated and announced on the first day of free agency on July 1. Names like Chris Drury, Scott Gomez, Danny Briere, Ryan Smyth, Jason Blake, and many, many others went on the first ...
2010-2011 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview, Part I: October 2010
July 30th, 2010
The NHL released the 2010-2011 schedule shortly after the completion of the Stanley Cup Finals, making it a short wait for hockey fans.
The Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup this past season and are poised to make another run at the Cup providing that they can overcome their schedule next season.
In ...
Will the Tampa Bay Lightning Make the Playoffs in 2010-11?
July 30th, 2010
Since the moment the Tampa Bay Lightning signed legendary NHL player Steve Yzerman to be their general manager, the team has undergone an incredible re-tooling process.
Highlighted by free agent signings Teddy Purcell (F), Chris Durno (F), Marc Pouliot (F), Brett Clark (D), Pavol Kubina (D) and Dan Ellis (G), ...
Will Philadelphia Flyers Leaders Step Up Next Year?
July 30th, 2010
Chris Pronger and Mike Richards better be ready to step up next season as the team's captains, or this could be a long season.
If anyone thought the reports last season that there was a a split due to Carter having an affair with Hartnell's wife were bad, this could be ...
Future Winter Classic: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks?
July 30th, 2010
The crowd roared in excitement after Kris Versteeg scored the opening goal of the 2009 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. Now, visualize the fans of Chicago if another Winter Classic was held in the town where the Stanley Cup was finally brought home after 49 years.
Don't roll your eyes, ...
NHL Buzz: Friday, July 30th
July 30th, 2010
It has been a pretty busy week so far (compared to last week anyway). Here is what you should look out for.
A lot of teams such as the Sharks, Ducks, and Kings like Kevin Bieksa. Basically, the Pacific division loves him.
Rumor has it the Oilers are in talks with John ...
NHL Fantasy 101: Ranking the Top 20 Fantasy Goaltenders, Part Three
July 30th, 2010
Welcome to the third edition of the top 20 fantasy goaltenders. Today I will be ranking 11-15.
11. Cam Ward (CAR)
Last year's stats: Wins: 18 / GAA: 2.69 / SV%: .916
The Hurricanes didn't have a very good season last year, but with a healthy Cam Ward and Eric ...
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top 12 Forwards
July 30th, 2010
The Toronto Maple Leafs switched around their line-up quite a few times this past season, switching through different forwards until they figured out who deserves a spot on the team.
Well judging by last season, I narrowed my top 12 forwards if the Leafs season started right now.
Granted the fact that ...