I don't know too much about the NHL and hardly pay attention to it all season, even the playoffs. This year is different though. … [Read more...] about Fighting in the NHL playoffs on the rise
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With Duncan Keith suspended, Blackhawks positive momentum gone?
The Chicago Blackhawks have been the National Hockey League’s (NHL’s) second hottest team, behind only the scintillatingly-hot Pittsburgh Penguins who have sported a 13-0-1 record recently. The Blackhawks have blistered their way up the NHL’s Western Conference standings at an 8-1-1 clip, including a recent 5-0-0 run, all of this being done without the services of their … [Read more...] about With Duncan Keith suspended, Blackhawks positive momentum gone?
Thursday’s Three Stars: Saad Shines But Staal and Penguins Get Last Laugh
The Chicago Blackhawks skated into Pittsburgh on Thursday night looking to end a streak of seven consecutive road preseason losses, but unfortunately for them, Jordan Staal and the Penguins had other ideas. Staal scored twice, and Matt Cooke and Tyler Kennedy also added goals as the Pens pulled away late and beat the Hawks 4-1. Michael Frolik picked up the lone tally for the … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Three Stars: Saad Shines But Staal and Penguins Get Last Laugh
Blackhawks Notes: Storylines Heading Into First Preseason Game
The Chicago Blackhawks are headed to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for their first preseason game tomorrow night, where they will play the Edmonton Oilers. The game, while not available on TV in Chicago, is going to be streaming on the Hawks' official team website, and it will provide fans' first glimpse into some of the changes that the team has made this off-season. Big name … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Storylines Heading Into First Preseason Game
Who has the Most Accurate NHL Mock Draft?
When it comes to grading a mock draft? You can do that as soon as the draft ends. And one website, DC Pro Sports Report, has done just that. They ranked every single NHL mock on the web, and take a look at who the #1 non-Canadian is. Here are your TOP THREE: 1. Adam Kimelman, NHL.com – 7 Correct 2. Franchise Montreal (Rick Springhetti) – 6 Correct 3. The Sports … [Read more...] about Who has the Most Accurate NHL Mock Draft?
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)
Lemieux Makes Hypocritical Accusations Against the NHL
Two Stanley Cups, an Olympic gold medal, a World Cup championship, a Canada Cup, three Hart trophies, six Art Ross trophies and two Conn Smythe trophies later, Mario Lemieux, former player and current co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins, skated to the Hockey Hall of Fame as one of the greatest players in hockey history. After seventeen years on the ice in a Penguins’ … [Read more...] about Lemieux Makes Hypocritical Accusations Against the NHL
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