All Entries Tagged With: "Loui Eriksson"
Tampa Bay Lightning Week in Review – Featuring The Quarterdeck Log
The Tampa Bay Lightning is 20-23-4 with 44 points through 47 games. After 47 games last season, the Bolts were 27-15-5 with 59 points. The Bolts are in fourth place in the Southeast Division and trail the division leading Florida Panthers by ten points. Tampa Bay is in 13th place in the 15 team Eastern Conference, nine points [...]
Red Wings Make It 4 Straight, Beat Stars 3-2 In a Shootout
Jiri Hudler scored the game-tying goal and also clinched the only goal in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 at the American Airlines Center for their fourth straight win. With the win, the Red Wings have sole possession of first place in the Western Conference (for now) with 61 [...]
Predators Early Deficit Leads to Defeat at Dallas
The Nashville Predators, fresh off their amazing come from behind victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, ventured to the American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Stars in their second game in two nights. Once again, Pekka Rinne got the start for the Nashville Predators, while the surprisingly feel good story in the form [...]
Red Wings Close Out Homestand with 5-2 Win Over Stars
The Red Wings got goals from three defensemen and Johan Franzen scored the deciding goal and added an assist as they close out a six-game homestand with a 5-2 win over the Dallas Stars. It is the Red Wings’ fourth consecutive win. Blueliners Niklas Kronwall, Ian White and Brad Stuart scored for the Red Wings [...]
Predators Season Sliding Away, Fall to Stars 3-2
The Nashville Predators are watching their season slowly- and painfully- slip away. The slide continued today with a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in the American Airlines Arena. The Predators cannot catch a break, and they cannot manufacture enough offense to overcome a single mistake. This is a team that cannot seem to do [...]
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 [...]
Western Conference Round Table
Over the Holidays I conducted a Q&A session with several bloggers covering Western Conference clubs for various websites. Engaging several points of view to gain a better understanding of the tougher of the NHL’s two conferences. The Panel Josh Sargent (@Josh_Sargent)- Minnesota Wild correspondent for NHLHotStove.com. Andy Ajer (@FightNightAtJoe) – Detroit Red Wings blogger. Runs [...]
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 [...]
Blues Steal Two in Nashville & Head to Big D (*Updated)
Recapping the St. Louis Blues thievery of two points in Nashville and a preview of the final back to back set in November in a home and home series against the Dallas Stars.
An Embarrassing Night in Dallas
The Pittsburgh Penguins rolled into Dallas Wednesday night eying to continue riding the momentum they started in Carolina last Saturday. Those hopes, and maybe Brent Johnson’s hot streak ended quickly in the 1st period after the Penguins and their poor passing and defensive play gave up a quick 2-0 lead to the Stars on goals [...]
Sharks get holiday gift on empty netter; “Burger Line Reunites”
In a game that featured 42 combined hits, the San Jose Sharks drew zero penalties against the Dallas Stars for the first time in seven years. Another physical battle between the Pacific division rivals ended with a nice gift for the holidays. Holding a 3-2 lead in the final minute, the Sharks tried to avoid [...]
Anze Kopitar’s Torrid Start And The Magical Fourth Season
Los Angeles Kings’ forward Anze Kopitar is off to a torrid start this season, but it does not come as a surprise to many fantasy hockey pundits. After 19 games, the 22 year-old centre, has already scored 14 goals and notched 16 assists for an exceptional 30 points. A 1.58 point-per-game pace that would be [...]
Dallas Stars Unheralded Forwards
Looking at the Dallas Stars and the depth in forwards – players like Mike Richards, Brenden Morrow, James Neal, Mike Ribeiro and Loui Eriksson make a great and relatively unknown top 6.
