Results matching “back to junior”
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Brothers Luke and Brayden Schenn will face off as NHL regular-season opponents for the first time tonight.
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Tonight: Edmonton vs. Nashville in the battle of David Legwand vs. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins…Wait, what?
Oct 17, 2011, 4:38 PM EDT
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Is it weird that Legwand is on pace for 164 points? Or that Nugent-Hopkins is projected to score 109 goals? Or is it just me?
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Most people felt that the Ottawa Senators were going to struggle this season. But after only a single week, their showing some strong signs of being #1 by year’s end… at the NHL Entry Draft.
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Players understand NHL Premiere games in Europe are business… and pleasure
Oct 8, 2011, 8:00 AM EDT
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Members from the Kings and the Ducks knew what to expect by starting the season in Europe because they started the 2007-08 season in London. What lessons did they learn and what are they doing differently? A few different players share the positives and negatives of starting the season across the pond.
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In what is becoming a disturbing trend, yet another former NHL player’s brain has shown signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. But this one is different: this time it wasn’t a fighter.
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Last year, Justin Faulk was helping Minnesota-Duluth win a national championship. This year, Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford says he’s a top-four defenseman.
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Brandon Saad signs entry-level deal with Chicago, gets to start on first line
Oct 5, 2011, 8:00 AM EDT
Brandon Saad’s impressive camp in Chicago leads to signing a pro deal and starting the season on a line with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp.
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Newcomers Jeff Carter and James Wisniewski had Blue Jackets fans hoping for a playoff spot this season. But without a better effort from Steve Mason in net, none of the offseason moves will make a difference.
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Sidney Crosby starts the year on injured reserve for the Penguins, but it’s not long-term injured reserve. Fire up the speculation machine!
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Ottawa not the only team going young, Blue Jackets bringing youth up to start as well
Oct 2, 2011, 12:30 PM EDT
Sure the Ottawa Senators are starting the year with a youth movement, but they’re not the only ones as Columbus is doing the same.
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2010-2011 record: 30-44-8, 68 points; 4th in Northwest, 14th in West Playoffs: Did not qualify After making the playoffs two seasons ago, everything went wrong for the Avalanche last season. With injuries and poor goaltending being the main culprits, the Avs hope good health shines through and that offseason moves will help move them out…
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Good thing it’s always sunny in Philadelphia; Devils bus breaks down
Sep 29, 2011, 10:41 PM EDT
Planes, trains, and automobiles would have been a step up for the Devils during their short trip to Philadelphia. How about buses and walking shoes?
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The Panthers brought in a gang of young forwards to help improve the team this season. But if the team in South Beach wants to improve over the next few seasons, the veteran leadership of Ed Jovanovkski with the young cats on defense might be just as important.
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While this is by no means a comprehensive look at the issue, here is a recent history (and some interesting articles) revolving around racism in the NHL.
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Hobey Baker winner Andy Miele looks to make NHL this year in Phoenix
Sep 21, 2011, 8:00 AM EDT
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Last year’s Hobey Baker winner Andy Miele looks to earn a roster spot in Phoenix this year. For a man with this much heart and skill, it’s going to to be tough for Don Maloney and the rest of the Coyotes’ management to deny him the opportunity.
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Phoenix Coyotes prospect Brett Hextall has a name you may recognize. If you saw him on the ice, you’d see it’s more than just a name that he shares with his well-known father.
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Ryan Johansen has been making an impression with Columbus management and may earn a spot with the big club this season. Since the team picked up Jeff Carter during the offseason, he won’t be saddled with the pressure of a top-6 role.
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Skinner looks to follow-up Calder Trophy season with a playoff berth
Sep 13, 2011, 7:38 PM EDT
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Jeff Skinner accomplished more than most rookies last season. An all-star appearance, 31 goals, 63 points, and a Calder Trophy. Next on the “to-do” list: a playoff berth.
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins showed promise during Young Stars game on Sunday
Sep 12, 2011, 1:16 PM EDT
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins didn’t light up the scoreboard against Canucks prospects last night, but his playmaking skills and vision left a good impression on Oilers brass.
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Cory Stillman to announce retirement from NHL after 16 seasons
Sep 8, 2011, 12:39 AM EDT
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Cory Stillman won two Stanley Cups in his career and after 16 seasons in the league, he’s calling it quits to join the Florida Panthers in an off-ice role.
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In a year of hockey tragedy, fans and players will look to the game to heal together
Sep 7, 2011, 4:17 PM EDT
After an unbelievably horrible year, hockey fans and players will grow stronger after so much tragedy and use the game to help start the healing process.
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Tyler Ennis says that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins can make it big despite being small
Sep 3, 2011, 1:38 PM EDT
Tyler Ennis says that even in spite of his size, Oilers #1 pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins can be a star. Ennis would know, he’s just 5’9″ himself.
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Flyers boast an abundance of options at center despite trading Mike Richards and Jeff Carter
Aug 29, 2011, 8:06 PM EDT
Even after trading Jeff Carter and Mike Richards, the Flyers have a lot of centers to work with going into training camp.
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After impressing scouts and fans alike at Team Canada’s World Junior camp, Devante Smith Pelly sets his eyes on making the Anaheim Ducks next season.
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Coaches, general managers, and scouting staffs are learning that size doesn’t matter as much as it used to. As long as the player is skilled, smart, and determined, it doesn’t matter how big the player is on the ice.
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Video: Highlights: Red Wings even series, thump Blackhawks
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Video: Filppula scores impressive, unbalanced goal
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Video: IIHF highlights: Sweden 3, Finland 0
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Video: Highlights: Crosby's hat-trick leads Pens in Game 2
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Video: Vokoun robs Greening
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Video: Crosby scores twice early on in Game 2
