With the regular season reaching its final stretch, I’ve decided to use the next two days to take a look at the race for the final few spots in each conference’s playoff race. To do this, I’ll take a look … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey, Jamie McGinn, Jarome Iginla, Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Joe Thornton, Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings, Miikka Kiprusoff, Mike Smith, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes, Playoffs, San Jose Sharks, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup, Steve Downie | Leave a commentMonday night was certainly a good one in the NHL. As I predicted, the Bruins continued their hot play with a two goal victory in Pittsburgh. Despite facing 46 shots on net, Tim Thomas allowed only one goal, carrying Boston … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Daniel Sedin, Detroit Red Wings, Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Josh Harding, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Niklas Backstrom, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tim Thomas, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentBy Ryan Boyd, Featured Writer With the break in NHL action today for the holiday, it is the perfect time to unveil the first quarterly discussion and predictions of the 2011-2012 season. So, just for fun, let’s pretend the season … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Calder Memorial Trophy, Chicago Blackhawks, Claude Giroux, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Evgeni Malkin, Florida Panthers, Hart Memorial Trophy, Jack Adams Award, Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Kevin Dineen, Kris Versteeg, Los Angeles Kings, Mike Smith, Minnesota Wild, MVP, New York Rangers, NHL, Niklas Backstrom, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, San Jose Sharks, Sidney Crosby, St. Louis Blues, Tim Thomas, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vezina Trophy, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentBy Ryan Boyd, Featured Writer Tonight is sure to be one of the busiest nights in the NHL this year with 13 games on the schedule. The lineup will include five matchups between teams who are both currently in playoff position … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Brian Elliott, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Joe Thornton, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Niklas Backstrom, San Jose Sharks | Leave a comment