As expected, the Chicago Blackhawks locked up their future. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane agreed to contract extensions that will last eight years and are worth a reported $10.5 million annually. The contract extensions will go into effect at the start of the 2015-16 season. Toews and Kane were asking for as much as $12 million per season and were also reported to sign on … [Read more...] about How do Toews, Kane extensions affect the Hawks big picture?
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Hard hitting Columbus Blue Jackets analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets, who ended their 2012-13 season with a furious 19-5-5 run, narrowly missing the Stanley Cup playoffs but a mere tie-breaker, embark on a new season, in a new conference – Eastern Conference – and division – in the newly-formed Metropolitan Division. … [Read more...] about Hard hitting Columbus Blue Jackets analysis
Minnesota Wild About Having A Winning Hockey Team Again
The Minnesota Wild are providing a glimmer of hope for the suffering fans of the State of Hockey as winter falls upon us. After a dramatic shootout win in Edmonton on Wednesday night, the Minnesota Wild now have their best start in the 11 year history of the franchise. "You're now f-ing with the best in the world" as Minnesota has flirted with the top of the NHL … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild About Having A Winning Hockey Team Again
Rangers-Capitals Game 3 Just Gets Better and Better
No doubt, today’s game between the Rangers and the Capitals was one hell of a contest. After 2 mundane games, the Caps led the series 2-0 before the start of Game 3 and it was about time the Rangers brought their game back. "If we get something good to happen to us, hopefully it goes through the team and allows them to play and feel good about themselves," John Tortorella … [Read more...] about Rangers-Capitals Game 3 Just Gets Better and Better