Best and worst of the NHL: Week 25

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 3/19/2015

After a week long hiatus from the best and worst column, I am back and thoroughly rejuvenated. Hockey for some reason went on without me and so now I am playing catch up. Let’s take a look at the odd, the great and the down right painful from the week that was.

UNIONDALE, NY – FEBRUARY 12: Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders chats with Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs prior to a first period faceoff at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 12, 2015 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Best and worst from the NHL: Week 23

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 3/4/2015

The trade deadline has come and gone with a bunch of fanfare, making my job to write the best of the week extremely easy.

Winners and losers of the 2015 NHL trade deadline

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 3/3/2015

Every year the trade deadline brings a bit of everything; intrigue and speculation are always surrounding each team regardless of their disposition in the days prior to the deadline. It can be beautiful for writers like myself and it can be torturous for players (sorry Patrick Sharp) but nonetheless it becomes a pseudo holiday for […]

CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 21: Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks (L) dodges a check from David Clarkson #71 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at the United Center on December 21, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Maple Leafs 4-0. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

Examining the innovative and surprising Nathan Horton – David Clarkson trade

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/28/2015

In one of the most innovative and surprising trades in recent memory, Nathan Horton of the Columbus Blue Jackets was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for David Clarkson. Full stop. No salary retained. Nothing else was added to this deal to sweeten the pot for either side. For as simple as it was presented […]

OTTAWA, ON – FEBRUARY 14: Jeff Petry #2 of the Edmonton Oilers prepares for a faceoff against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on February 14, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Four of the best possible NHL trade deadline pickups

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/26/2015

A couple of weeks back I wrote an article about some players to avoid on deadline day. This time around I am here to write about some players that can provide some help for fringe and not so fringe teams. Contracts filled with value are the name of the game and these players have demonstrated […]

NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 27: Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predators skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at Bridgestone Arena on December 27, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Best and worst from the NHL: Week 22

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/25/2015

Another week has passed in the NHL and the world kept turning. Trades have been made, extensions have been signed and fans have aired their grievances. All is right and I am here to show you some of the best of the week that was. Have any tips? Feel free to email me at: sblaze17@gmail.com […]

the San Jose Sharks the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on December 22, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

These 5 teams need to make trades before the deadline

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/24/2015

It is that time of year again where everyone is an armchair GM and believes they know best for each team. It is a fun exercise in practice and luckily as I have no relation to an NHL front office, I can take a look at a few teams and peg them as teams in […]

SUNRISE, FL – DECEMBER 22: Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers celebrates winning a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout at BB&T Center on December 22, 2014 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Best and Worst from the NHL: Week 21

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/18/2015

Trying to find the best and worst of hockey in one convenient and weekly column? Does this column sound too good to be true? Who is this guy and why is he asking me these questions? Luckily I have answered all of your prayers and will be giving you the rundown each Wednesday. If you […]

TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 29: Antoine Vermette #50 of the Arizona Coyotes skates away from a checking Mike Santorelli #25 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on January 29, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Buyer Beware: 5 players to avoid on deadline day

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/4/2015

When it comes to trade deadline day in the NHL, every team is looking to improve itself in one way or another. Whether it be through an instant impact player or possibly selling off your players of value to get help come draft day. Either way your team needs to come out ahead. Following are […]

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