After looking at arguably the worst division in the NHL, let’s set our eyes on the one that could be considered the best (minus Columbus, of course). Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-2012 By the Numbers: —–> 5th in the division, missed … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Central Division, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Free Agent, Jordin Tootoo, Nashville Predators, NHL, Nick Foligno, St. Louis Blues | 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 commentHow They Got Here St. Louis – The Blues continued their shockingly successful season with a relatively easy first round victory over the Sharks. San Jose took game one in that series before St. Louis reeled off four consecutive wins to … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Anze Kopitar, Brian Elliott, Hockey, Jaroslav Halak, Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings, NHL, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup | Leave a commentIf we learned anything from the first round of the NHL postseason, it is that nothing is scripted. After a record 16 overtime contests, the stage has been set for what will be the final eight teams in the path … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Playoffs, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentLet’s recap the Western Conference so far. Nashville and St. Louis are through to the Western Conference semifinals. As of this moment, Phoenix and Los Angeles are ahead in their series, needing one more win to put them into the … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues | Leave a commentAs of 944 central time, Friday night has become one of the most fight filled evenings of playoff hockey that I can remember. There is always a higher level of energy in the postseason, but the full line brawls that … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Brandon Dubinsky, Brian Boyle, Erik Karlsson, Matt Carkner, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues | Leave a commentWhat an interesting first round series we have on our hands between the second and seventh seeded teams in the Western Conference. The St. Louis Blues (49-22-11) come into the matchup as perhaps the biggest surprise in the NHL this … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Brian Elliott, Hockey, Jaroslav Halak, NHL, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup | Leave a commentThe seeding in the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs have finally been set after a wild day in the league yesterday. A number of teams had the chance to improve — or hurt — their place in the standings, so … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup, Vancouver Cancuks, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentGame of the Night Detroit Red Wings (47-27-5) vs. St. Louis Blues (48-21-10) Season Series DET leads series 3-2. ***Note — The home team has won every game between these clubs so far this season. This should come as no … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Brian Elliott, Detroit Red Wings, Henrik Zetterberg, Hockey, NHL, Pavel Datsyuk, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup, Valtteri Flippula | Leave a commentGame of the Night Colorado Avalanche (40-30-5) vs. Phoenix Coyotes (36-26-12) Thursday night is loaded with intriguing NHL matchups, but perhaps none are more important to the playoff standings than this battle of the 7th and 9th seeds in the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Brian Elliott, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey, Jaroslav Halak, Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Mike Smith, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes, Semyon Varlamov, Shane Doan, St. Louis Blues | Leave a comment