All Entries Tagged With: "Jonathan Toews"
Concussion an Issue for the NHL, And Now for Jonathan Toews?
The injury woes for the Blackhawks have taken a turn for the worse since the calendar rolled over to 2012. Gone are the days of almost no injuries for the Hawks and if the latest report is correct it could be a serious blow. On Wednesday, Joel Quenneville commented on the injury status of Jonathan [...]
Red Wings Road Struggles Continue, Fall to Blackhawks 2-1; More Blueline Depth Coming
Only if the Detroit Red Wings (41-18-2) could solve their road woes. Their struggles away from the Joe Louis Arena continue as they lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 at the United Center. The loss ends the Red Wings six-game winning streak (all at home) and now has lost three in a row on the [...]
Predators Keep Rolling, Defeat the Blackhawks 3-1
The Nashville Predators looked to continue their hot play as they trekked to the United Center to do battle with the Chicago Blackhawks in an important Central Division tilt. The Predators came into the contest with 62 points, trailing the Blackhawks, who have 64 points. The Predators were playing their second game in two nights, [...]
Detroit Red Wings Week in Review
After 44 games, the Detroit Red Wings (28-15-1, 57 points) are still in a scramble for the top spot in the Central Division, which is the best division in the NHL. Only three points separate the Red Wings and the division-leading Chicago Blackhawks (60 points)—the St. Louis Blues are in the middle of the mix [...]
Bertuzzi’s OT Goal Lifts Red Wings Past Blackhawks 3-2
Todd Bertuzzi scored his second goal of the game with 39 seconds left in overtime as the Detroit Red Wings won their 14th straight game on home ice, topping their “Original Six” rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2 at the Joe Louis Arena. Today’s win matches the franchise record of consective wins set back in 1965. [...]
Detroit Red Wings Week in Review
With the holidays coming to a close and the arrival of 2012, the Detroit Red Wings (24-13-1 with 49 points) remain three points behind the Central Division-leading Chicago Blackhawks, but are in fourth place in the Western Conference. Their wins last week against the Nashville Predators and twice over the St. Louis Blues were important [...]
Blackhawks Rally to Beat Red Wings 3-2
Brent Seabrook’s one-timer from the top of the slot gave the Chicago Blackhawks the first lead in the game early in the third period. It also proved to be the game-winner as the hosts beat the visiting Detroit Red Wings 3-2 at the United Center Friday night. Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa also scored for [...]
Thoughts on World U-17 Tournament
As a hockey fan living in Michigan, I have always been accustomed to watching the Detroit Red Wings, but it’s not the only hockey ticket in town. About 30 minutes northwest are the Plymouth Whalers and they are one of the premier teams in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). If you want to cross the [...]
Boston Bruins Week In Review
After dropping a Columbus Day matinee contest against the Colorado Avalanche, the Bruins entered this week with a 1-2-0 (2 Points) record. Following a brief two-game road trip that featured stops in Carolina and Chicago, the Bruins record sits at 2-3-0 (4 Points). Standings The B’s currently sit in 3rd place of the North-East division, [...]
Season Predictions Part 2: Canucks Poised For A Repeat?
Hello again, and welcome to Part II of my 4-Part NHL season preview. In part I, I gave you all my Eastern Conference Predictions. In part 2, I will give you my predictions for the Western Conference. I will approach these predictions a bit differently than I did those for the Eastern Conference. Today, [...]
Stamkos Is NHL 12 Cover Boy
Electronic Arts announced Wednesday at the NHL Awards, that 21-year old Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos will be the face of “NHL 12”, which hits stores in September. The new cover boy said, “It’s just something I’ve grown up playing my whole life. And to be on the cover is a pretty cool honor. [...]
Crease Clash: Luongo and Rinne Key Figures in Canucks vs. Predators Matchup
As he often does, Roberto Luongo became the story of the series in round one versus the Chicago Blackhawks. Heading into a second round matchup against the Nashville Predators and fellow Vezina Trophy candidate Pekka Rinne, Luongo stands to once again dominate the series spotlight.
3rd Time the Charm? Canucks vs. Blackhawks First Round Preview, Predictions
The hockey gods have wasted no time re-igniting the bitter playoff rivalry between the Canucks and the Chicago Blackhawks, pitting the rivals opposite each other in a playoff series for the third year in a row.
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 66: Lightning 1 – Capitals 2 SO “Winless in Four” Alex Ovechkin assisted on Washington’s only goal in regulation, then scored in the opening round of the shootout to give the first-place Capitals a 2-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Alexander Semin came up big for the Caps for [...]
2011 NHL All-Star Game Mock Draft
One day before the 2011 All-Star break celebrations, I participated in a NHL All-Star mock draft with a fellow Montreal Canadiens Blogger, James Usypchuk, from The Power Play. You can click here: 2011 NHL All-Star rosters to see the players that will participate in this year’s All-Star game in Raleigh, NC. James had the first [...]
Third Period Meltdown Dooms the Predators in a 6-3 Loss to the Blackhawks
As good as the Nashville Predator’s win over the Blackhawks was on Saturday, their re-match in Chicago was horrid. A third period meltdown cost the Predators a chance to sweep the back to back contests with their division rivals, as the Blackhawks turned a close game into a blowout, defeating the Predators 6-3. The Predators [...]
Predators Burn the Blackhawks in a Shootout 3-2
For two periods, the Nashville Predators were outplayed by the Chicago Blackhawks and found themselves in a 2-0 hole going into the third period. Fortunately for the Predators, the hockey game lasted three periods, and tonight went to overtime and a shootout before the Predators prevailed to win 3-2. With this win, the Predators have [...]
Canucks In Place for Spring Success After Big First Half of Season
Through 42 regular season games the Vancouver Canucks are well on their way to the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Hawkey New Year: Managing Expectations
When one speaks of hockey as a simple game, one also speaks of its absolutes. It has a speed and flow unlike any other spectator sport, and it has a suddenness and unpredictability that both excites, and tests the patience of, the fan. If one’s team is going well, the vicarious adrenaline rush takes over; when that team is struggling, the emotion can be unforgiving anger or brutal depression. The mood swings match the momentum swings of a contest and a season. The ride on the roller-coaster that has been the Chicago Blackhawks from October through December 2010 has been rocky at best. And waking up in tenth place on New Year’s Day 2011, shocking.
The race for the Frank Selke Trophy (Best defensive forward)
One third into the 2010-11 NHL season, let’s have a look at the best defensive forwards in the league this year. I have compiled a list of the best 20 players that should be considered for this prestigious, yet underrated award. Past winners since 2000-2001: 2000–01 John Madden New Jersey Devils C 2001–02 Michael Peca [...]
