Obviously, with a few games left in the season, there is still a chance for some seeding adjustments, but at this point, most of the league knows whether or not they are in or out of the post season. In … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentAt this point in the season, when every game holds some significance, I’ve decided to permanently alter the format of my daily previews to look at each game of the day briefly. That way, you will all have the best … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Vancouver Cnaucks, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentOh, what might have been for the Minnesota Wild, if only Mikko Koivu had remained healthy all season. Koivu, the team captain and first line center has been out with an injury he received in February. Perhaps the team could … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Erik Christensen, Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers | Leave a commentAfter spending 8 years in St. Paul as the Wild’s best player in their history, Marian Gaborik had a somewhat contentious departure from Minnesota before signing with the New York Rangers in 2009. He has had some issues coming back … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Marian Gaborik, Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers | Leave a commentTuesday night began with aspirations of a sensational battle for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference from the Verizon Center in our nation’s capital. The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals arrived with identical point values and … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Drew Stafford, Hockey, Jason Pominville, NHL, Ryan Miller, Stanley Cup, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentThe Detroit Red Wings (46-25-5) are defined by consistency. Almost every game and season of the past two decades can be categorized in this fashion. And, following an easy 7-2 victory over Columbus on Monday night, the ‘Wings are back … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Detroit Red Wings, Hockey, NHL, Playoffs | Leave a commentThere is no real plan for a a team to move, though it has been highly speculated that the Coyotes are not long for Phoenix. There is no city, either, that has made waves as the destination for the Coyotes … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Phoenix Coyotes, Quebec | Leave a commentGame of the Night Nashville Predators (43-24-8) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (42-25-8) The United Center in downtown Chicago will be rocking Sunday night, as the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators renew a division-rivalry with playoff implications on the line. Nashville arrives … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Chicago Blackhawks, Duncan Keith, Johnny Oduya, Jonathan Toews, Nashville Predators, NHL, Pekka Rinne | Leave a commentFor a nation that has produced Olympic medal winning squads, and fosters a national passion for the game of ice hockey, they teams that play north of the border sure haven’t got the game quite figured out. The Vancouver Canucks, … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentToday is a busy and overall important day across the NHL. There are 11 games, and all but one could have a significant impact on seeding once the postseason comes around. So, instead of focusing on one game — which … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment