0 comments by David Rogers on 4/7/2013
Alex Ovechkin has received a huge amount of criticism over the past few seasons. Most of this heat has stemmed from disappointment over the forward's inability to recapture the elite form we witnessed for the better part of five seasons. A lot of this criticism has been deserved as Ovechkin has looked lost on the […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/6/2013
David Backes has had a tough time lighting the lamp this season. Entering his team's game on Friday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Backes had just four goals in 35 games. Coming off a 24-goal 2011-12 and a 31-goal 2010-11, fans were wondering why Backes was struggling to find the back of the net. As […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/5/2013
Zach Redmond is pretty lucky to be in a position where he can consider a return to the NHL. In fact, Redmond is extremely fortunate to even be alive. If you recall, Redmond suffered a horrifying injury back on February 21st when a teammate accidentally stepped on his leg during practice, slicing his leg open and […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/4/2013
The 2013 NHL trade deadline is officially in the books. While we all expected trades to be rather hard to come by due to the shortened season and the crowded playoff picture, we were treated to a wealth of activity not only in the days leading up to the deadline but on deadline day itself. […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/3/2013
After months of constant rumors and speculation, Roberto Luongo remains a member of the Vancouver Canucks after the trade deadline. The news that Luongo will remain with the club until at least the summer even inspired a rare "I haven't been traded" press conference from the goaltender shortly after the deadline passed. Why wasn't Luongo […]
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We all thought this year's trade deadline would lack major stories and surprises. Wrong! Marian Gaborik has been dealt to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Derick Brassard, John Moore and Derek Dorsett along with a sixth-round pick, as reported by
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=ErEAiR-_Qdo?rel=0 The Vancouver Canucks posted a fascinating video on their YouTube channel, revealing what goes on during a trade call. The Canucks filmed assistant GM Lawrence Gilman's call with Dallas assistant GM Frank Provenzano and Brandon Pridham of the NHL as they discussed the Derek Roy trade. If you're unfamiliar with how a trade call works, this […]
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All good things eventually come to an end. In the case of the Pittsburgh Penguins, their winning streak failed to reach 16 games as the Buffalo Sabres won at home by a score of 4-1. Now that their streak is officially a thing of the past, it's time to look back and marvel at what […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/2/2013
Jaromir Jagr has been traded from the Dallas Stars to the Boston Bruins in exchange for two prospects (Lane MacDermid and Cody Payne) and a draft pick. The Jagr news comes just shortly after the Stars dealt Derek Roy to the Vancouver Canucks, indicating Dallas is in full sell mode. After a surprising shift to […]
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Pavel Datsyuk's moves and dekes out on the ice often leave opposing players and fans wondering what just happened. As San Jose's Logan Couture found out, Datsyuk is capable of things normal people simply can't understand. Evidently, this also includes April Fools' Day jokes as Datsyuk Tweeted a "joke" that has us all scratching our heads. I […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 4/1/2013
The calendar has flipped to April. That means we are just a few weeks away from the final day of the regular season (April 27). Thanks to a condensed schedule, nearly every team is still in the hunt for a playoff spot. As a result, more games matter and more teams are fighting for their […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/31/2013
Toronto's Nazem Kadri had yet another big night, notching a hat trick in a 4-0 victory against the Ottawa Senators. Kadri also assisted on the team's fourth goal, giving him a total of 17 goals and 22 assists (39 points) through 36 games. Kadri has been one of the best stories of the 2013 season […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/30/2013
Just when everything seemed to be running smoothly in Pittsburgh (long winning streak, three new additions including Jarome Iginla), a Brooks Orpik slapper deflected off a stick and struck Sidney Crosby in the face. Be warned. The video below will make you cringe as an unsuspecting Crosby takes a puck right to the mouth. http://youtube.com/watch?v=jj8AbjJqcCM?rel=0 […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/29/2013
Pavel Datsyuk is a wizard with the puck. As countless defensemen from around the NHL can confirm, defending him is nearly an impossible task. Whatever you do, don't blink and don't lose your balance. What happens when a forward tries his hand at defending the Detroit star? We found out when the Detroit Red Wings […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 3/28/2013
It finally happened. Jarome Iginla has been traded, ending his storied 16-year career with the Calgary Flames. He now will call Pittsburgh home. Wait, Pittsburgh? Wasn't Boston the team that everyone assumed would be landing the forward as of late Wednesday night? Surprise! The Pittsburgh Penguins, you know, the team that already made headlines by […]
