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Sky’s the limit for award-laden Nashville blue line prospect Ryan Ellis
After a distinguished four-year major junior career in which he put his name in the conversation of all-time best Ontario Hockey League defenceman while earning just about every award imaginable, 20-year old blueliner Ryan Ellis only took a brief rest this past summer before resuming his training program. This week, Ellis continues his journey to [...]
Goals galore! More lore added to All Star Game history in Carolina
Where the author of this post writes a mea culpa for ever doubting that the All Star players from the Penguins could provide exciting moments in this year’s game. Plus: quick thoughts on memorable moments from the 2011 All Star Game in Carolina including the author’s victory in the Fantasy All Star Game.
Another Bad Ending…. and an XM Interview
If the Hawks can capture a regulation victory tonight the sting of another bad third period performance will be lessened. But let’s face it, playoff teams don’t consistently get outscored in the final frame. This is a whacky year, so maybe it won’t matter. But until proven otherwise a post season berth will be a long shot [...]
Predictions for the Season! What if…
Are the Red Wings too old? Have the Blackhawks lost too many players? Will the Kings, Coyotes and/or Avs slide back down? Can Calgary or St. Louis return to the playoffs? How bad is Edmonton? Is Nashville a serious threat? All of these questions…and more…are answered in this season preview.
Blackhawks Seek Win As Canucks Rest and Wait
If the Hawks can win one of the next two games they will face the Vancouver Canucks. Fortunately the Blackhawks will have home ice advantage in that case. But it would be best for Chicago to end their series tonight and get almost as much rest as their next opponent. The playoff battle which many [...]
Niemi Stands Tall As Hawks Seize A Big Win
On Sunday night the Blackhawks did what they have usually done the last two years after suffering a loss, they bounced back with a win. The downside for the Hawks is they have outplayed the Predators in five of six periods over the weekend but only came away with one win. The good news is [...]
Hawks Advance If They Pay Attention To Details
It is spring in the Windy City a time normally associated with the start of the baseball season and a Bulls playoff series. The Cubs and Sox are off at a snail’s pace but the Bulls did sneak into the post season. Regardless, today Chicago is a Blackhawk town. Bulls faithful may disagree but judging [...]
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, [...]
NASHVILLE DEFEATS OTTAWA
This time, the headline is accurate. No really. The six game losing streak is really over. What a Jekyll and Hyde game tonight- especially so for Shea Weber and Ryan Suter. First two periods, Nashville plays aggressive forechecking, forcing turnovers and putting pucks on net. Tonight they made their own luck early [...]
GameDay: Caps Vs Predators | Preview, Lineups and more…
GameDay: Caps Vs Predators | Preview, Lineups and more…
Let’s do some math!!!Washington has scored 26 goals in 7 games. The Predators have scored 8 goals in 6 games. What does that equal?
GameDay: Habs vs. Pens | Gomez & Gionta set to face Crosby & Malkin
It will be very interesting for Habs fans as it appears that Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta will lineup with Max Pacioretty on the first line this evening. This will be the first taste of the Gomez/Gionta duo in Montreal and I am sure that Jacques Martin is just as interested as everyone else to see how they perform in the debut of their reunion tour. Read on for the Habs and Pens lineups…