It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means it’s November and that the New York Islanders should be in the midst of some sort of record-setting losing streak. Well thanks to the additions of Johnny Boychuk and Nick Leddy on October fourth, plus the recently stellar play of goaltender Jaroslav Halak and secondary scoring that has been there all season, the Islanders are playing like … [Read more...] about Islanders Look To Make Another Statement
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Chicago Blackhawks: What to expect going forward
Thank God the Chicago Blackhawks and NHL are back. The lackluster Winter Olympics hockey tournament will give way to what really matters: the push towards the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Blackhawks are in very good position to make another run at the Cup, but there are a few things to take note of prior to the postseason. The Hawks head to the Big Apple to take on the New York … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks: What to expect going forward
Team Canada hockey preview: Repeat or bust
Winning gold on home ice was expected. Now is the time to show how dominant the Team Canada hockey program can be. Even with their 2010 gold, Hockey Canada has failed to medal in two of the previous four Winter Olympics. For pretty much any other team, that is acceptable. For Canada? An embarrassment. The Canadian talent pool is by far the deepest in the world. As Canada’s … [Read more...] about Team Canada hockey preview: Repeat or bust
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
Fighting in the NHL playoffs on the rise
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
Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators game endures worst National Anthems pair (video)
Are you ready for the most horrible attempts at both the American and Canadian National Anthems ever? There's been worst renditions of each song at a sporting event, but you won't find a worse combo platter of these two at a hockey game. The fans at the Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins game had to endure the closest thing to a human singing version of Miss Piggy … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators game endures worst National Anthems pair (video)
How the NHL Can Increase Its Fan Base
Coming off the Winter Classic on January 2nd, NHL executives are looking to capitalize on the increased viewership of the novelty game and build on it. The contest had nearly fifty thousand fans in attendance along with a national audience on NBC. The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers provided an entertaining afternoon of action culminating with a penalty shot near the … [Read more...] about How the NHL Can Increase Its Fan Base