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Western Conference predictions for the 2011-12 NHL season
Predictions – everybody loves them and if you’re correct about half the time, you’re doing pretty well. Two years ago I had the Los Angeles Kings finishing sixth in the Western Conference. Nailed it. Last season, I slotted the Kings at fourth during my NHL season preview article. That’s certainly where they should have finished, [...]
Ethan Moreau ready for LA, moving on from Edmonton and Columbus
Last week, Ethan Moreau got his first taste of being inside Staples Center as a member of the Kings. It between observing the work being done to the ice and taking photos with other guests, he shared several thoughts about signing his recent deal with Los Angeles. First off, even though it’s a one-year contract, [...]
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, [...]
Lightning Sign Former Bolts Defenseman Richard Petiot
The Tampa Bay Lightning has signed defenseman Richard Petiot to a one year, two way contract. The 6’3″, 215 lbs. blue liner played 11 games for Tampa Bay in 2008-09, dishing out three assists. The Alberta native played two games for the Edmonton Oilers last season. Petiot will be playing in Norfolk.
Lightning Sign Goalie Mathieu Garon
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent goalie Mathieu Garon to a two-year, $2.6 million contract. The 33 year old goalie will backup former Edmonton teammate Dwayne Roloson. Garon had a 2.72 goals against average and a .901 save percentage in 36 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets last season. This is a solid signing [...]
Mock Draft 1.0
Mock Draft 1.0 Here we go….1-10 Only…. 1. Edmonton Oilers – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins C Red Deer (WHL)– RNH is the best player in the draft, and with the number 1 pick, you use that on the best player. It just so happens that Edmonton is in need of a Number one Center and RNH is [...]
The Lottery Push
Welcome back Panther fans, As we close in on the end of another long season, Panther fans clearly do not have much to cheer for. And, I realize writing an article about the Panthers at this point in the season is like writing the little captions underneath the Sunshine girl in the paper; you might [...]
Welcome to LA – 10 Points on Penner
Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi paid a steep price on Monday to acquire the player he needed. Or did he? In Dustin Penner he got a 29-year old left wing who’s under contract for one more year and brings plenty of size, at 6’4″ 250 lbs. The deal was Penner for Colten Teubert (a former first round [...]
A Win Is A Win But…and The Trade Breakdown
Let’s begin with last night’s victory in Edmonton. Besides capturing two points the best part of the Blackhawk effort belonged to Corey Crawford. The rest of the team wasn’t nearly as impressive. It’s good to see Crawford being confident and making big saves. It’s not so good that he had to make so many difficult stops. [...]
A Must Win and The Need For Change
The Blackhawks should forget about trying to muster up any more desperation, if it isn’t there already it’s not coming. With a loss tonight in Edmonton the Hawks will put themselves into a cavern. Readers are probably are getting tired of the same points rehashed, but there isn’t a reason to deviate. My thoughts have [...]
A Small Step in the Right Direction for the Blues | Blues vs. Bolts Gameday
That’s One Kudos to the St. Louis Blues. Though they played a fairly sloppy game at times with the Edmonton Oilers they displayed the most resiliency they have in a month. When Edmonton pushed early and piled on the shots, the Blues bent and never really broke. When scoring chances came, they finished them. Hits [...]
Blues Gameday: An Important Game & Big Returns
The hockey drought in St. Louis ends Friday as the Blues (22-20-7, 51 Points) take on the Edmonton Oilers (15-27-8, 38 Points). An Important Game & Big Returns The Note’s first game since January 26th comes at a critical juncture. A poor performance in January has earned the Blues a tie for 14th in the [...]
The NHL’s Statistical Anomaly: The Tampa Bay Lightning
Through 46 games, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s record is 26-15-5 including a sparkling 13-4-2 at home and a respectable 13-11-3 on the road. The Bolts sport a 22-10-3 record versus Eastern Conference teams. Tampa Bay resides in 1st place in the Southeast Division, is 2nd seeded in the Eastern Conference and is the 6th best [...]
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 [...]
Weather Woes
So it was going to rain on Sid and Ovi’s parade after all. Between the 2nd and 3rd periods of yesterday’s World Junior Championship game between Canada and Sweden, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly announced on the NHL Network that due to the consistent forecasts of afternoon rain in Pittsburgh, the start time for the [...]
The Tampa Bay Lightning: Hockey’s Hypocrites?
Superstar Steven Stamkos erupted for two goals and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Montreal Canadiens last night 4-1. Stamkos netted his two goals in the third period, including a highlight-reel, Spin-O-Rama penalty shot against Carey Price. Immediately following the goal, all hell broke loose on the social media sites. Had [...]
Kings – Oilers: Ryan Smyth on Passing 99
Longtime Oiler Ryan Smyth now finds himself on the other side of what was once a premier rivalry in the National Hockey League, Kings vs. Oilers. As Smyth prepared to pass a symbolic number with the Kings he talks about his LA v Edmonton memories and provides thoughts on the current Oil hopeful.
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 28: Lightning 2 – Flames 4 “Sleep Walking” The Lightning started their three game western swing by sleeping through the first 20 minutes against the Calgary Flames. Tampa Bay played better in the final two periods but had dug themselves too deep a hole to climb out of as they lost 4-2. The Flames [...]
Blues Lose McDonald & Making Up The Difference (Updated: Concussion Confirmed)
Update 11:50am: Per Lou Korac St louis Blues Head Coach David Payne has confirmed Andy McDonald is out an indefinite period of time with a concussion. —(Previous Story)— Surviving an extended period minus David Perron and TJ Oshie was already a nearly impossible task for the St. Louis Blues. One made infinitely more difficult when [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 25: Lightning 4 – Maple Leafs 3 OT “Welcome Back Simon!” The heart and soul of the Bolts, Martin St Louis put the team on his back and led the Lightning to a 4-3 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. St Louis eliminated a 3-1 deficit for the Bolts with two goals in [...]
