The Candidates for the 2013 NHL have been announced. Lets look at the finalists and chose our favorite. Jack Adams Award (NHL coach judged to contribute the most to his teams success) Bruce Boudreau (Anaheim Ducks) – In his first full season with the Ducks Boudreau lead the Ducks back to the playoffs after failing… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Northeast Division
Kaspars Daugavins shootout move…Love it or Hate it?
In the 4th round of the shootout against the Bruins Monday night Kaspars Daugavins pulled a move that I don’t think anyone could of seen coming. Do you love the move for the creativity and how close he was to scoring? Or do you hate it because you felt he was messing around in an important… Continue Reading
Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (3/7)
The Boston Bruins (14-3-3) will host the Toronto Maple Leafs (15-9-0) in what should be an electrifying Northeast Division matchup. Time: 7:00 Venue: TD Garden 3/5- Bruins vs. Capitals post-game What in god’s holy creation was that debacle?! The Bruins could not have asked for a better first period coming off of the Montreal… Continue Reading
Where do we stand half way through 2013
The shortened NHL season is just about at it’s halfway point and it has been an interesting season to say the least. After being locked out for 119 days the NHL finally returned in late January and has seen some of its best numbers in terms of attendance and TV ratings in years. Overview of the… Continue Reading
NHL realignment proposal…Why?
The NHL is once again trying to change all the divisions in hockey and institute a new playoff format which has me asking the question, why? Why would the NHL change what has been working forever? I understand that with the addition of Winnipeg, who is currently in the Eastern Conference, the NHL needs to… Continue Reading
Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres 2/15/13
Boston (8-1-2) is visiting Buffalo (5-8-1) in what should be another electrifying matchup between two Northeast division powerhouses. // // Bruins-Rangers Recap Tuesday saw a complete down, up, down rollercoaster for the B’s taking a 4-3 loss in a shootout against the Blue shirts. The Rangers struck early against the Bruins on an unbelievable dish… Continue Reading
Senators Suffer Another Huge Loss
**Update** Karlsson underwent surgery to repair his Achilles which was 70% torn. He is expected to miss 3-4 months** If you thought the Senators season could not get any worse after losing Jason Spezza for potentially the entire season to a herniated disc in his back, you were wrong. In tonight’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins the… Continue Reading
The Tim Thomas Era is Officially Over in Boston
The Boston Bruins have been the lucky beneficiaries of the Islanders need to meet the minimum salary cap. It has been announced that the Islanders have agreed to a trade with the Bruins, taking Tim Thomas in exchange for a conditional second round pick. At first I was shocked that just to meet the minimum salary cap the… Continue Reading
Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders
Bruins 2-0-1 vs. Islanders 2-1-0 TV: NESN Rangers-Bruins 1/23 Recap Wednesday night didn’t end the way Bruins fans wanted but a point is a point. It was a good game overall but it ended with an overtime loss. Gaborik completed his hat trick 27 seconds into overtime and the B’s could only look forward… Continue Reading
Thirty Days in September (2012-2013 Ottawa Senators Season Preview)
Last season: 92 points, 2nd in the Northeast Division, 8th in the Eastern Conference, Lost in the first round to the NY Rangers in 7 games Key additions: Marc Methot (Acquired from Columbus), Guillame Latendresse (UFA) Key Losses: Filip Kuba, Nick Foligno, The Ottawa Senators silenced their critics last season and were able to lock up… Continue Reading