Over the last several days, the NHL’s northernmost team has made a deep investment in their future. Last week, the Oilers extended former first overall pick Taylor Hall to a 7 year extension, despite the fact that he hasn’t performed … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Edmonton Oilers, Jordan Eberle, Justin Schultz, Nail Yakupov, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall | Leave a commentThe Hockey World Championships are being held in Finland and Sweden starting a on Friday. The team, obviously, is built on the backs of players that are not in the post season this year, and many teams from across the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Alex Goligoski, Bobby Ryan, Cam Fowler, Dion Phaneuf, Jack Johnson, Jimmy Howard, John Curry, John Tavares, Justin Abdelkader, Kyle Okposo, Max Pacioretty, Paul Stastny, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Team Canada, Team USA, Worlds | Leave a commentOver the last week, the NHL has released its three finalists for many of the awards that will be given in mid-June during the league ceremony in Las Vegas. Let’s take a moment to see who is in the running … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Adam Henrique, Calder Trophy, Erik Karlsson, Gabriel Landeskog, Henrik Lundqvist, Jonathan Quick, NHL, Norris Trophy, Pekka Rinne, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Shea Weber, Vezina Trophy, Zdeno Chara | Leave a commentWhile 16 clubs were preparing to battle for a Stanley Cup championship Tuesday night, the other 14 anxiously awaited the announcement of the draft lottery results, which sets the order for the NHL Draft later this year. The Columbus Blue … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Draft, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey, NHL, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall | Leave a commentIt’s official, the NHL has released its list of players for this years Tim Hortons All-Star Game to be held in Ottawa. The top six were picked through fan voting, which — not surprisingly — included four Senators, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Adam Henrique, Adam Larsson, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Edler, All-Star Game, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Brian Campbell, Brian Elliott, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carey Price, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Claude Giroux, Cody Hodgson, Colin Greening, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Corey Perry, Craig Smith, Dallas Stars, Dan Girardi, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dennis Wideman, Detroit Red Wings, Dion Phaneuf, Dustin Byfuglien, Edmonton Oilers, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin, Florida Panthers, Gabriel Landeskog, Henrik Lundqvist, Henrik Sedin, Hockey, Jamie Benn, Jarome Iginla, Jason Pominville, Jason Spezza, Jimmy Howard, Joffrey Lupul, John Tavares, Jonathan Quick, Jonathan Toews, Justin Faulk, Keith Yandle, Kimmo Timonen, Logan Couture, Los Angeles Kings, Luke Adam, Marian Gaborik, Marian Hossa, Matt Read, Mikko Koivu, Milan Michalek, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Patrick Kane, Pavel Datsyuk, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Johansen, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan Suter, San Jose Sharks, Sean Couturier, Shea Weber, St. Louis Blues, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tim Thomas, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Seguin, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, Zdeno Chara | Leave a commentGames to Watch Philadelphia Flyers (21-10-4) at Pittsburgh Penguins (21-11-4) The CONSOL Energy Center will be rocking tonight, as the tie for second place in the Atlantic Division is sure to be broken. Philadelphia arrives as losers of two straight … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Claude Giroux, Devan Dubnyk, Edmonton Oilers, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Eberle, Marc-Andre Fleury, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Nikolai Khabibulin, Ondrej Pavelec, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentBy Ryan Boyd, Featured Writer With only four games scheduled in the NHL Monday night, I figured I would provide reasons to watch each, rather than pick a favorite. The reason for this is simple. Seven of the eight teams … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Gabriel Landeskog, Hockey, Jonathan Quick, Kari Lehtonen, Los Angeles Kings, Matt Duchene, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, NHL, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, San Jose Sharks, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning | 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 In just a few days, the NHL has changed so much. Some teams have capitalized on their opportunities while others have found themselves dropping precipitously in the standings. This constant game of leap frog has … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Henrik Lundqvist, Jordan Eberle, Marian Hossa, Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Nikolai Khabibulin, Patrick Kane, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, St. Louis Blues, Taylor Hall | Leave a commentBy Manny Budinger, Featured Columnist “I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.” – John Wooden Is age just a number? The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Manny Budinger | Tagged Edmonton Oilers, Nikolai Khabibulin, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Leave a comment