Author Archive for stevenhindle
Ten Sleepers To Keep Your Eye On
Difference Makers, Hiding in the Shadows Here is a quick look at ten players who may wind up making the difference for their respective teams this season. RW. Nikita Filatov, Columbus Blue Jackets Although his rookie season was eventually marred by a disagreement with then-head coach Ken Hitchcock, ultimately resulting in Filatov returning to Russia [...]
Catching the Stanley Cup Cold
Building a dynasty team in the NHL just isn’t what it used to be. Post lock-out Cup winners have had trouble dealing with the costs of success and has led to 5 different champions in the 5 years since the Collective Bargaining Agreement was established. One has to wonder if winning the Cup these days isn’t like catching a cold?
Canada Wants A Stanley Cup! (but when will they get it?)
The Stanley Cup hasn’t graced Canadian soil in 17 years, when will that drought end and will dollar-parity propel the NHL to increase the number of teams in Canada and their odds of bringing the Cup back North of 60?
Habs on Verge of Boasting 3 Rookie of the Year Prospects
Bob Gainey may be gone, but his impact will be felt for years to come. Currently making the Habs former GM happy are Rookie of the Year Danny Kristo and RoY candidates, Louis Leblanc and PK Subban. The future is bright if you’re a Habs fan…
Ask and Ye Shall Receive, Habs Pick a New Direction
It appears the Canadiens have chosen a direction: to get younger, faster and to add to their draft depth. The clear cut result? Montreal is moving out the slow-footed skaters and bringing in speedsters…
Habs Have a Choice To Make, Picks or Playoffs?
The Habs sit on the verge of running at the playoffs or running for a top 5 pick…whatever they choose to do, they still need an identity and a direction.
GameDay: Caps @ Kings | New Year = New Tests
Nicklas Lidstrom became the first player to captain a team to a Stanley Cup who was not from the US or Canada.
If the Caps are on their way to raising a Cup, it would certainly be a nice vision to behold the GR8 Eight hoisting the Stanley Cup for the fans at the Verizon Center with “C” elegantly emblazoned on his chest.
But is he ready for that much more of a challenge?
My Take on Team Canada’s Roster + Line Combinations
2010 Team Canada Men’s Hockey Roster Forwards Patrice Bergeron, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que. (Boston Bruins) Sidney Crosby, Cole Harbour, N.S. (Pittsburgh Penguins) Alternate captain Ryan Getzlaf, Regina, Sask. (Anaheim Ducks) Dany Heatley, Calgary, Alta. (San Jose Sharks) Jarome Iginla, St. Albert, Alta. (Calgary Flames) Alternate captain Patrick Marleau, Aneroid Sask. (San Jose Sharks) Brenden Morrow, Carlyle, [...]
Capitals Trade Captain Clark & Jurcina for Jason Chimera
The Washington Capitals have now given themselves a pro-rated cushion of over $4 Million dollars in cap space by trading their captain, Chris Clark, as well as defenseman Milan Jurcina to the Columbus Blue Jackets in return for defensive forward Jason Chimera.
Andrei Markov Returns; King of the Montreal Canadiens
Andrei Markov may not be the Captain of the Canadiens just yet, but there is no doubt that when it comes to Hab fans, Markov is King.
Andrei Markov to Make his Return Saturday vs Islanders
As per multiple outlets, the Montreal Canadiens will be receiving an early Christmas gift this Saturday in the form of Andrei Markov’s return. The perennial All-Star and, in my opinion, Norris Candidate, will make his ‘unofficial’ season debut versus the Islanders on the 19th.
Arturs Irbe to be Inducted in IIHF Hall of Fame
The Capitals goaltending coach has had distinguished international career and will be inducted into IIHF HOF on May 21st, 2010 in Cologne, Germany.
GameDay: Caps Vs Canes – First versus Worst
The league-best Capitals welcome back Mike Knuble as they host their divisional foes, and current league-worst, the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at the Verizon Center. Read on for game preview as well as game notes…
Habs Proudly Display 100 Years of Glory
The Montreal Canadiens capped off their Centennial celebrations with one of the greatest reunions of Hab legends in history. Here is video of the fantastic pre-game ceremonies.
Habs Desperate for Scoring Help
The Canadiens are getting healthy bodies back everyday, but their offensive production continues to be among the worst in the NHL. If the Canadiens hope to make a run at the playoffs this season, they are going to need a lot more out of the $34 million invested in their forwards and for Jacques Martin to start bringing out the potential in the Habs young players…
The Ovechkin Hit on Kaleta, Is the NHL sending the Wrong Message?
Here is video of the Alex Ovechkin hit on Patrick Kaleta which earned OV a 5 minute boarding call and a game misconduct during last night’s Capitals 2-0 shutout win over the Sabres. Is it suspension worthy? You be the judge.
Gameday: Caps Vs Sabres | Alzner Answers SOS, 2 Desperate Teams
The Caps returned John Carlson and Andrew Gordon to the Hershey Bears and recalled Karl Alzner in order to shore up the blue line. Washington has lost 3 in a row, but are still hanging onto a tie for 1st in the Eastern Conference. With a win tonight, they could vault into sole possession of the top spot.
Gamdeay: Caps @ Sens | Battle of the Nations Capitals
Washington Can Snap Mini Slump versus Senators Backup It will be Brain Elliot starting in nets for the Ottawa Senators tonight as the Capitals pay a visit to the National Capital of their neighbours to the North. Washington, currently mired in a mini slump since they crossed the border, will be seeking to re-ignite their extremely [...]
Caps @ Leafs | The Best vs the Worst – Caps in need of Wake-up Call
Washington is looking to bounce back from their 3-2 loss to the Habs last night as they face the worst team in the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Caps Vs Habs | Gionta-less Habs in Tough as Carlson makes Caps Debut
Caps vs Habs preview. No Gionta, No Semin, Price vs Varlamov, John Carlson makes his NHL debut and Georges Laraque returns to the Habs lineup…