It's time for an update to our NHL Mock Draft. We look to fill each team's biggest need heading into the NHL Draft on June 27-28 in Philadelphia, PA. (FINAL UPDATE of our mock draft linked here) The 2014 NHL Entry Draft has a lot of intrigue at the top 3 picks. No one knows what Florida will do at #1, or if they will even keep the pick. Aaron Ekblad, Sam … [Read more...] about 2014 NHL Mock Draft 6-23-14
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NJ Devils Martin Brodeur: greatest NHL Goaltender ever?
Is Martin Brodeur the greatest goaltender in history? Is he better than Patrick Roy? Maybe, because of his incredible longevity, he's the greatest hockey player this side of Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemiuex? I'll let the paper of record explore this further. A New York Times excerpt: … [Read more...] about NJ Devils Martin Brodeur: greatest NHL Goaltender ever?
2013 NHL Season Predictions and Projections
Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Season Predictions and Projections
2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections
Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections
2013 NHL PREVIEW: ATLANTIC DIVISION
Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out what you need to know about every … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL PREVIEW: ATLANTIC DIVISION
Final 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft
While the Los Angeles Kings, and their millions of fans who just jumped on the bandwagon, celebrate the team's first Stanley Cup championship, the other 29 teams in the league are gearing up for next season. The top priority of these teams: the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The draft takes place June 22 and 23 from Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA. With the Edmonton … [Read more...] about Final 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft
2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft 1.0
While the Los Angeles Kings, and their millions of fans who just jumped on the bandwagon, celebrate the team's first Stanley Cup championship, the other 29 teams in the league are gearing up for next season. The top priority of these teams: the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The draft takes place June 22 and 23 from Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA. With the Edmonton … [Read more...] about 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft 1.0
NBC stops NJ Devils and NY Rangers from having viewing parties
Hockey fever for the Hudson River series? Ratings numbers say not so much. The New York Rangers vs. the New Jersey Devils NHL Eastern Conference Finals series is drawing low ratings. So low that NBC Sports is banning the teams from holding viewing parties in the visiting team's Arena while the game is on. From Fire and Ice: … [Read more...] about NBC stops NJ Devils and NY Rangers from having viewing parties
2011 Mock NHL Draft (Draft Day Edition)
2011 MOCK NHL ENTRY DRAFT (Draft Day Edition) The day is finally here! The 2011 NHL Entry Draft is tonight, live from the Xcel Energy Center in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota. Thursday saw the start of what could be the first of many big time deals to come, when the Philadelphia Flyers made multiple trades to reshape … [Read more...] about 2011 Mock NHL Draft (Draft Day Edition)
Can the Blackhawks Recover From Their Stanley Cup Hangover?
It still may be too early to call it but it looks like the Blackhawks are in for a rough season. Following their four-game winning streak, they played several inconsistent games. Following Wednesday night’s disappointing loss to the New Jersey Devils, the league’s worst team, spirits sank low in the locker room. After the three-game losing streak on home ice, the player’s were … [Read more...] about Can the Blackhawks Recover From Their Stanley Cup Hangover?