Monthly Archives: January 2012

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Saturday nights battle at Joe Louis Arena wasn’t easy. It took coming from behind on two separate occasions, battling through a more than 30 minute scoring funk, and converting when it counted in the shootout. But, in the end, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Curtis Sanford, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey, Jimmy Howard, Joe Louis Arena, NHL, Nicklas Lidstrom, Nikita Nikitin, Niklas Kronwall, Ryan Russell | Leave a comment

With only three contests in the NHL Sunday, I figured I’d take a look at each. Washington Capitals (25-19-2) at Pittsburgh Penguins (26-17-4) Two teams fighting to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff picture are set to do battle Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Evgeni Malkin, Hockey, Matt Duchene, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tim Thomas, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

One of my favorite times on the calendar is the time that NHL GMs get fidgety. What’s wrong with their team? What can I do to fix it? What if I can’t do anything, I might as well just try … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Minnesota Wild, Vinny Prospal | Leave a comment

Game to Watch Ottawa Senators (26-16-6) at San Jose Sharks (26-12-5) Is there a more surprising team in hockey over the last few weeks then the Senators? Ottawa is 12-2-2 in its last 16 contests and is suddenly only one … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Antti Niemi, Columbus Blue Jackets, Craig Anderson, Florida Panthers, Hockey, Nashville Predators, NHL, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks, Vaclav Prospal | Leave a comment

The Edmonton Oilers have struggled since reaching the Stanley Cup finals in 2006, but have been fortunate enough to have high draft picks. The greatest commodity for bad teams of any sport is hope. Last night in Columbus, Edmonton’s hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Taylor Hall | Leave a comment

Game to Watch Nashville Predators (26-15-4) at New York Rangers (28-11-4) Nashville is on a roll as they arrive at Madison Square Garden to square off with the Atlantic Division-leading Rangers. The Predators beat the New York Islanders 3-1 Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, NHL, Pekka Rinne, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tim Thomas | Leave a comment

Obtaining the ability to host postseason contests is of the highest priority in all major sports. Naturally, this makes sense because a home arena provides a “6th-man” of approximately 20,000 people dying to release any and all frustrations on an … Continue reading →

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Rene Bourque was the main component that went over to Montreal in the Mike Cammalleri trade I referred to yesterday. He’s already leaving an impression in Montreal. Of course, that impression is probably in Carl Hagelin’s face.

Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Carl Hagelin, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Rene Borque | Leave a comment

After a couple of years in a row where the Winter Classic was held in a market that, while large in population was also large in temperature readings, the NHL has opted to move the 2013 Winter Classic to a … Continue reading →

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I really have no idea what else to say, so I will let Penner speak for himself: “Apparently it’s one of those mysterious things, where you can throw it out sneezing,” he told LA Kings Insider. “I just leaned over … Continue reading →

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