As the Columbus Blue Jackets are positioning themselves in 242 days for either top amateur prospects Nail Kabulov or Filip Forsberg in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, and as I primarily cover the Blue Jackets, I am left with little to write about in a positive manner. Therefore, as part of a continuing series, here is a summary of the NHL Central Division for the first two weeks … [Read more...] about NHL Central Division Week in Review
Nashville Predators
Will the Predators Receive a Kick Start From Trotz’s Call Out?
This past week, Nashville Predators Head Coach Barry Trotz very publicly called out one of his players for his poor play. Rookie defenseman Mattias Ekholm was singled out after his play in the Vancouver game, a 5-1 loss by the Predators. Trotz called the play of Ekholm "horrible, absolutely horrible." Trotz went on to refer to his younger players as needing to either step up … [Read more...] about Will the Predators Receive a Kick Start From Trotz’s Call Out?
Nashville Predators 2011 Draft Picks
2011 Nashville Predators Draft Picks The 2011 NHL Entry Draft is completed, and all seven rounds are in the books. Before we look ahead to free agency in the National Hockey League, let's take a look at a team by team synopsis of all of this year's draft picks. Find out who they are, what to expect from them, and when you can expect to see them … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators 2011 Draft Picks
INCREDIBLE! Anaheim’s Bobby Ryan Goal on Nashville (Video)
This is AMAZING! Anaheim young star Bobby Ryan with the most incredible goal you'll see....maybe ever. The Nashville Predators won the game, but they got housed on this one. You don't need to be a hockey fan to appreciate this! … [Read more...] about INCREDIBLE! Anaheim’s Bobby Ryan Goal on Nashville (Video)
Chicago Blackhawks Rising Back To The Top
Earlier this season, it looked as if the Chicago Blackhawks would be scraping the bottom of the barrel in the playoffs. Losing strong players to contractual problems, salary-cap restrictions and a staggering number of injuries, the season started looking bleak, before the season even began. Somehow, at some point, time knocked some sense into the defending champs and now … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Rising Back To The Top
2010 NHL Playoff Study Guide
by Bryan Vickroy Game on!!! The greatness that is the Stanley Cup Playoffs has arrived for everyone to revel in. The most exciting hockey of the year, coupled with the most intense drama in sports allows us to enjoy hockey well into the summer. This years cast of characters include some regulars, along with some new stars looking to shine for the first time on the big … [Read more...] about 2010 NHL Playoff Study Guide