As part of my coverage of the NHL season, I’m going to begin providing a daily preview of the games across the league. Now, this won’t be a comprehensive guide to every game that is being played — I’ll leave … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby | Leave a commentFor most professional clubs, July is the busiest month of the offseason — and maybe even the entire year. Each team battles to secure players from the long list of free agents, and it can seem impossible to keep up … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Jeff Skinner, Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Offseason | Leave a commentI have to say that the Avalanche falling off the side of a building is a perfect allegory to the team post-Sakic. Of course, the Avs also look like they are landing on their feet. If you couldn’t tell, we … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Colorado Avalanche | Leave a commentNow that Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are off the market, and the best options for teams that missed out apparently include Tim Stapleton, it seems that it is about time for the trade market to open up. The prizes … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Bobby Ryan, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Rick Nash, Ryan Suter, Saint Louis Blues, Tim Stapleton, Washington Capitals, Zach Parise | Leave a commentFrom the Pacific Division to the Northwest Division, let’s continue looking into the July 1st moves of all the teams in the NHL. Edmonton Oilers 2011-2012 By the Numbers: —–> 5th in the division, missed the postseason. —–> 19th in … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Free Agent, Jason Garrison, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Northwest Division, P.A. Parenteau, Ryan Smyth, Vancouver Canucks | Leave a commentThe 2011-2012 campaign has just ended, which means the long and tedious wait for next season has begun. Now, you can choose to be sad for the next couple of months. Or, you can look forward to what is coming. … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks | Leave a commentThe Mile High City received exciting news Friday afternoon in the form of a new one-year contract worth $2 million for captain Milan Hejduk. This news comes just weeks after the Colorado Avalanche completed a surprising run to relevance in … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Colorado Avalanche, Free Agency, Hockey, Milan Hejduk, NHL | Leave a commentObviously, 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 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