Why is cheap shot behavior in hockey acceptable? Why can players deliberately try and hurt players, and not be looked down on by fans or players? Maybe they are, but why then are there no repercussions? Why does the NHLPA put up with members of their union going out and deliberately taking out other members of their union? Makes no sense to me!
Today in an IIHF World Championship game between Canada and Finland, team Canada captain Corey Perry went out of his way to deliberately (yes you ca
2016 Stanley Cup Conference Finals- Predictions
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have now moved into the Conference Finals. The Western Conference has been very physical as usual, and the Eastern Conference has been fast paced and a little surprising. The Western Conference Finals feature two teams that have never won the Stanley Cup, the San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues. The Eastern Conference Finals feature two teams that have won the cup, but it has been since 2004 for the Ta
2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 Predictions
The Stanley Cup Playoffs now move into round two. The first round was filled with surprises, and to be honest with you my predictions on this round were quite embarrassing. In a league where anything can happen, the first round sure proved that. Another factor is the leagues equal balance. It was evident in the first round where many of the series had no clear favorites. I don’t think the second round will be any easier to pr
Playoff Pool Party Crashers
With the first round starting to draw to a close many fantasy hockey owners are starting to get a feel for how their Stanley Cup Playoff Pool will shake-out. Every year in the first round there is a group of players that has fantasy owners shaking their head, and wondering where that player came from. This year is similar to past years when looking at the playoff statistical leaderboard. There is a few guys that you did not expect to see. Here is a r
Goaltending Top Off-Season Priority in Calgary
The disappointment of the 2015-2016 has really brought to light some glaring problems in Calgary. The most obvious is goaltending. The Flames uncharacteristically started the season with three goaltenders signed to one-way contracts. All three goaltenders had promising futures, but unfortunately none of them stepped up to be a full-fledged starting NHL goalie.
Coming off a very impressive playoff run in 2016 the Flam
1- Did he purposely do it? I guess we will never know, but popular opinion, including mine says he did it on purpose. Now I don’t think that he thought I am going to hurt this guy, but I do think he was seeking revenge.
2- How will this affect the Blackhawks in the final weeks leading up to the Stanley Cup Playoffs? This may just help the Blackhawks. Keith logs a ton of minutes and this will give him some much-needed rest. Missing the first playoff game will hurt, but the Blackh
Dano a Deadline Delight
The Winnipeg Jets were basically forced to move team captain Andrew Ladd at the deadline because of potential summer cap issues. Although the Jets hated to lose their quality captain, the return they received has already been a surprise. On February 25th the Jets sent Andrew Ladd, Jay Harrison and Matt Fraser to the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2016 1st Round Draft Pick, a 2018 conditiona
THE RISE OF MARK SCHEIFELE
Scott Macumber of Inside Edge Hockey News
The Winnipeg Jets finished last year on a real high, making the playoffs for the first time since returning to Winnipeg. Yes the post season didn’t go as well as planned with a first round sweep at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks.
Winnipeg started this season with the same passion that they ended t
Deadline Day Giants- Who Remains?
Eric Staal:
Eric Staal is probably the biggest name remaining for NHL Trade Deadline Day. Things are actually very quiet in Carolina. It has been reported that Staal still has not been asked to waive his no trade clause. With the recent fall of Carolina it would be hard to believe that they would just keep him and get nothing in return. I also have
WINNIPEG TRADES LADD AND LOSE LITTLE
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Last night the Winnipeg Jets finally made the trade that was quite possibly the worst kept secret in the entire National Hockey League. Andrew Ladd was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Andrew Ladd was the face of the Winnipeg Jets so why would the Jets trade him away to Chicago of all places a team in the same division. Well this mo
FOR SALE: 10 Sellers
Calgary Flames – The Flames are in the middle of a rebuild, and now it is time for a rebuild retool. Hudler and Russell are the most likely to go, but Jones just may be a secret pick-up for a contending team.
Jiri Hudler
Kris Russell
Jonas Hiller
ANDREW LADD IS A JET…………………BUT FOR HOW LONG?????
It is that time of year yet again it is one of the best times of the year for hockey fans all over the world, but it is a very busy time for NHL executives and general managers.
Winnipeg Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is no different, Cheveldayoff has had some very laid back trade deadline days during his tenure in Winnipeg but this
Byfuglien/Jets Future in Limbo
Dustin Byfuglien made some pretty interesting comments when it came to whether or not he preferred to stay in Winnipeg, over other destinations. Frank Seravalli of TSN asked Byfuglien about Winnipeg he said “I just want to put on a jersey, to be honest with you”. “I don’t mind Winnipeg at all. It’s close to home for me – it’s probably the closest I’ll
Leafs Have Trade Options
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello has let teams know that he will be a seller leading up to the trade deadline. P.A. Parenteau and Roman Polak will possibly land them something close to a 2nd round pick which is what the Maple Leafs are striving for right now. Shawn Matthias, Michael Grabner and Nick Spaling won’t merit much of a return individually, but packaged in the right dea
Duck Bait: Cam Fowler
The Anaheim Ducks are in a very difficult position in the Western Conference, however they have a very good problem on their hands. When Simon Despres and Cam Fowler were out of the lineup the Ducks leaned on Shea Theodore and Josh Manson. They both played very well, which raises the problem every team would love to have, and that is having too many quality defenseman. With both Despres
Barkov Signing a True Bargain
The Florida Panthers locked up a key piece of their future on Tuesday when they signed forward Alexsander Barkov to a six year contract extension. The contract is reportedly worth $35.4 million. Many are speculating on whether or not Aleksander Barkov was worth his 5.9 million dollars per year contract? Honestly, that’s absurd; he is worth every penny of that contract and mor
Leafs Bernier or Reimer- Who will be Traded?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are shopping goaltender Jonathan Bernier, according to The Globe and Mail’s James Mirtle. Bernier has defiantly had his struggles this season, but many thought his goaltending counterpart just maybe the one on his way out of Toronto. 27-year-old James Reimer is a pending UFA and there has been talk of him on the way out of town. His play h
Backes Contract Talks on Hold
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Reports that contract talks between David Backes and the St. Louis Blues have slowed down drastically. He reportedly turned down a 3 year 26.5-million-dollar contract during training camp. That does not mean that he will not be signed, though it may not come any time soon. Backes has a full no trade clause which would make him dif
Fantasy Breakout Players
The most surprising break out fantasy players of this year at the half way mark.
Forwards
Evgeny Kuznetsov is having a breakout year after having a solid rookie season. We are a little over the halfway mark of the season, and he has already passed his point total of last season,
10 Mid-Season Statistical Shockers
- Alex Ovechkin is 3rd in NHL +/-. A far cry from his past seasons horrible numbers. Ovechkin is an impressive +21. The league leader is Los Angeles Kings Tyler Toffoli at +23, and second is held by rookie Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings at +22.
- Chicago Blackhawks secret rookie Artemi Panarin leads the rookie point chase with 1
Carolina Hurricanes first line center Eric Staal is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and it is hard to believe that the star will make it to free agency. All signs are showing that a contract will not be signed in Carolina. If a resigning were to happen I would think that it would have happened by now. The Hurricanes are off to a 19-18-7 (45 Points) record. Although they are just two points out of a wildcard position the prospect of the H
Ten Teams Out of the Playoffs As Christmas draws upon us many teams are asking Santa for a ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unfortunately the play of some teams this year has earned them a ticket right out of the playoffs. Here are the 10 NHL teams that I believe will not make the playoffs this year. 1- Columbus Blue Jackets – 29 pts Eastern Conference – The Blue Jackets season has been a complete nightmare. A terrible start, lead to a coaching changes that brought in John Tortorella.
War in Columbus, Johansen vs. Tortorella Contract problems, coach confrontation, and healthy scratches. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Ryan Johansen has experienced all of the above this season. The season has been a complete circus on and off the ice for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now the war is on between newly hired head coach John Tortorella, and young superstar Ryan Johansen. Johansen’s play has been heavily criticized this year. His biggest critic has been his coach. Johansen has
Watching hockey is a nightly ritual for many hockey fans. But, lets face it some teams are more fun to watch than others. There are many reasons that make some teams more enjoyable to watch. It might be how fast and exciting they are, or how bad they may be. Hockey is an amazing sport to watch live, but for many fans the television is where they get their hockey fix. Here are the top 10 teams I look forward to watching on television. 10 – Toronto Maple Leafs – The Leafs are that team that you c
Hamonic Trade Scenarios Underrated defenseman Travis Hamonic has requested a trade from the New York Islanders. With the support of General Manager Garth Snow, and team captain John Tavares, Hamonic stated personal reasons as his reason. Hamonic is a 25 years old, and is in the third year of a seven-year contract. The contract pays him $3,857,142 dollars a season. Which is a steal for the consistency you receive from Hamonic. “The root of all this is a personal family matter of mine that I h
