0 comments by David Rogers on 9/28/2016
Auston Matthews was pretty impressive at the World Cup of Hockey and is now making noise in practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews sent a one-timer wide, shattering the glass behind the net.
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 27: NHL icon Wayne Gretzky attends the unveiling the league’s Centennial celebration plans for 2017 during a press conference at the World Cup of Hockey 2016 at Air Canada Centre on September 27, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/27/2016
Wayne Gretzky’s name is littered throughout the NHL record books and his accomplishments are well recorded and praised at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. You’d think that after all of the games and records that Gretzky might be tired of the hockey scene and would have no interest visiting the Hall of Fame. […]
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 20: Dustin Byfuglien #33 and Max Pacioretty #67 of Team USA combine to take down Matt Duchene #9 of Team Canada during the first period during the World Cup of Hockey tournament at the Air Canada Centre on September 20, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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As the World Cup of Hockey reaches its conclusion, feedback is pouring in from fans, analysts and players regarding the success of the tournament. Most would agree there were plenty of positives (looking at you, Team North America), but there’s also a lot of room for improvement. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]Dustin Byfuglien was recently asked […]
NEWARK, NJ – FEBRUARY 26: Tyler Johnson #9 of the Tampa Bay Lightning takes a slapshot against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at the Prudential Center on February 26, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/24/2016
Team USA has been blasted – and deservedly so – over their decisions at the World Cup of Hockey. The method in which they assembled the roster with a focus on grit over skill was one of the biggest factors contributing to their ugly showing. As several talented American players watched from home, it was clear that […]
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 22: Ryan McDonagh #27 of Team USA is congratulated on his goal by Brandon Dubinsky #19 and Matt Niskanen #2 and Blake Wheeler #26 against Team Czech Republic during the World Cup of Hockey tournament at the Air Canada Centre on September 22, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/23/2016
Team USA’s collapse at the World Cup of Hockey has already been widely scrutinized. Given the poor roster selections, confusing strategy and perhaps dumbfounding quotes to the media, it was really no surprise Team USA exited early. As the team rallied behind the idea of grit over skill, they were embarrassed in memorable fashion. John […]
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 15: Brad Marchand of Team Canada listens to a question during Media day at the World Cup of Hockey 2016 at Air Canada Centre on September 15, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
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Team North America was the best story to come out of the World Cup of Hockey. That fact can’t be debated even though the winner of the actual tournament hasn’t been crowned. The youngsters from North America impressed and were a joy to watch. Opposing teams quickly found that keeping pace was more than a […]
LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 22: New Las Vegas NHL franchise owner Bill Foley addresses the media during the Board Of Governors Press Conference prior to the 2016 NHL Awards at Encore Las Vegas on June 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The NHL’s board of governors approved expanding to Las Vegas, making the franchise the 31st team in the league. The team will start play during the 2017-18 season and play at the newly built T-Mobile Arena. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/20/2016
It’ll be years before the success or failure of the NHL in Las Vegas can accurately be measured. With that being said, the new organization is off to an extremely strong start as evidenced by the fact they hit the cap on season ticket deposits with roughly a year to go before any actual games […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/19/2016
If the NHL needs any help convincing fans that the World Cup of Hockey can produce some thrilling hockey, they should just show them the final 30 seconds from Team North America’s game against Team Russia. Clinging to a 4-3 lead with under a minute ago while shorthanded, Russia narrowly kept the puck out of […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/18/2016
Jaroslav Halak was the star of Team Europe’s impressive 3-0 win against Team USA, stopping all 35 shots he faced. He also made one of the biggest when he tried to spear Patrick Kane in the nuts with his goalie stick.
WINNIPEG, MB – FEBRUARY 11: Dustin Byfuglien #33 of the Winnipeg Jets prepares for the faceoff in second period action in an NHL game against the Boston Bruins at the MTS Centre on February 11, 2016 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Marianne Helm/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/17/2016
It’s time to criticize coaching decisions at the World Cup of Hockey. What better place to start than with John Tortorella and his decision to bench Dustin Byfuglien for Team USA’s first game in the tournament against Team Europe? [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]It might be a bit silly analyzing moves at a tournament which […]
at Honda Center on November 1, 2015 in Anaheim, California.
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Shawn Horcoff is hanging up his skates, but he has already found a new role in the NHL. Horcoff will join the Detroit Red Wings as a director of player development, calling it a career after 1,008 games. At the age of 38, Horcoff most recently skated with the Anaheim Ducks and will finish with […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/16/2016
The triple deke is one of the most legendary moves in all of hockey. Made famous by Gordon Bombay (and later imitated by Charlie Conway), the triple deke is the perfect move when you absolutely have to score in a shootout. That is, if that shootout occurs within the confines of a Mighty Ducks movie. […]
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Just when you think you have seen every type of training technique, an NHL team surprises you with one. Such was the case with the Florida Panthers who have some special pucks used to enhance the focus of their goaltenders.
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/14/2016
The Nashville Predators will be one bright team when they skate at home during the 2016-17 season. That’s bright in the literal sense as the Preds will abandon their navy helmets in favor of gold helmets for every home game in the upcoming season. Why are the Predators making the change? It all comes down […]
during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on February 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Tyler Seguin will miss the World Cup of Hockey due to an ankle injury, but the star forward tried his best to play despite his ailment. Not long after it was revealed that Ryan O’Reilly would replace Seguin in the tournament, Team Canada coach Mike Babcock revealed that Seguin hid and attempted to play through the injury. […]
