Last night, the Pittsburgh Penguins won their 4th straight game and 7th overall and they currently lead the NHL in points. They are doing this without superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The Pens’ captain is practicing with the team, but he still has yet to play this year. Malkin [...]
The Washington Capitals have emerged as the hands down favorite early in the season and have played 7 games so far winning them all. This feat has been accomplished thanks only in part to their trio of superstars, of course I’m talking about Ovechkin, Semin and Backstrom. Those three have [...]
Jackets Need Help in Goal The Columbus Blue Jackets are the only team in the NHL without a win yet this season. Rick Nash has 7 points in 7 games, Vinny Prospal has 6 in 7 as well. So what is the problem? In watching the Jackets’ latest loss last [...]
Just about two weeks into the season there are some definite surprises in both conferences: East Plus- At the top of the NE division sits the 3-0-1 Maple Leafs. This is a team few picked to even be in the race for a playoff spot, let alone contend for the [...]
The Atlantic Division is shaping up to be one of the toughest divisions in the league this season. So far, in the 13 games played by all the teams in the Atlantic, they have 8 wins and 19 of a possible 26 points, the best by any division so far [...]
No Crosby, No Malkin…No problem. The Pens are 3-0-1 to start the season. Crosby hasn’t played all year and Malkin sat out the last two games (both wins). This team looks like they are for real and with their two superstars both close to returning, they will be the team [...]
Lets start today with one of my favorite topics, why Don Cherry needs to go. This guy was a novelty with his crazy suits and outlandish comments, but enough is enough. This past weekend he just went too far. I can understand calling out certain types of players, but when [...]
First things first, Congrats to the city of Winnipeg on getting an NHL team back officially. This move will only strengthen the game of hockey in North America. Unfortunately, this team will not very good in its first year north of the border. What you have to remember is that [...]
Was it just me or did every big name make it on the scoresheet yesterday. When looking at the box scores, each game had at least one of the guys expected to score on there. Lidstrom, Lecavlier, Kopitar, Richards(LAK), Richards(NYR), Suter, Goligoski, Nash, Kopitar, Callahan. Those are the names you [...]
HOCKEY IS BACK! With hockey back, James Reimer picked up right where he left off starting the season off with a 32 save shutout performance. I feel that he is a legitimate number owe goalie in the league and will finish this season top 15 in most goalie categories despite the [...]