Top 5 2015 NHL Free Agent Goalies
There isn’t a big premium on goaltending anymore in that 20-25 goaltenders are legitimate starters and the difference between the top-tier and bottom-tier of the 20-25 is about one save per 100 shots (or .10SV%). That said, bad goaltending completely…
Top 12 2015 NHL Free Agent Defensemen
As is the case quite often these days, this free agent class isn’t loaded with difference makers that can significantly alter the makeup of a team. That said, there are quite a few very good defensemen set to become unrestricted…
Injuries: Sharks, Leafs, Ducks, Sens, Lightning, Devils and Pens
Kevin Kurz: Sharks coach Todd McLellan indicates that Joe Thornton's injury won't keep him out long. Elliotte Friedman: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul is on crutches. He's heading back to Toronto for an MRI. Eric Stephens: Ducks Eric Brewer is no…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Tues. Dec. 30th, 2014
Nightly recap video off all four games in just under three minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski was impressive making 36 saves in a 2-1 SO win over the Panthers. Shea Weber scored two goals…
Top 10 2015 NHL Free Agent Centers
Our first expanded look at unrestricted free agency by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. The 2014 NHL free agency class was less than inspiring, but, even with all of the top centers remaining unsigned, the 2015 class looks…
Video: Should John Scott Be Suspended For Butt-End?
Sharks John Scott delivers a butt-end to Ducks Tim Jackman which knocked him out of the game. There was no penalty on the play. "I didn't see what happened on the ice. I just saw Tim laying there, and went and…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Mon. Dec. 22nd 2014
Six games last night. Nightly recap video in just over three minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Johnny Hockey records a hat trick in a 4-3 Flames win. Braden Holtby stops 38 of 39 in a 2-1 victory over…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Thurs. Dec. 18th 2014
Seven games last night, with two being settle in OT and one going to a shootout. Marc-Andrew Fleury collects his sixth shutout of the season.
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week Ten
The Blackhawks were ranked first overall by five of eight media outlets, with the Ducks receiving the other three first place rankings. Since we were able to get eight rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the…
NHL Rumors: Trade Talks Picking Up Before The Roster Freeze
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has increased. The roster freeze goes into effect on Tuesday. "There's no question there's a lot of teams talking and many would like to do something," said a league executive Friday. "The…
Injuries: Crosby, Jackets, Wings, Sharks, Flyers, Sabres, Canes and Leafs
Shelly Anderson: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford on Sidney Crosby: "There is no indication at this time that this is the mumps, but we are going to hold him out (two games) as a precaution. We'll have additional test results in…
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week Nine
The Blackhawks were ranked first overall by all eight media outlets. Four teams received second place votes. Since we were able to get eight rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the highest and lowest point total for…