After a short writing break, it’s time to move from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. And, there’s no better place to start than the Southeast Division, where many teams are busy this offseason. Carolina Hurricanes 2011-2012 By the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Benoit Pouliot, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Free Agency, Joe Corvo, NHL, Sami Salo, Scott Clemmensen, Southeast Division, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentIn the most hectic part of the season, Monday will provide a more calm evening for most of the teams across the NHL. However, there are four teams in action, with two of them battling for their playoff lives, so … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Edmonton Oilers, Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, NHL, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentAfter picking up defensemen Mike Commodore and Keith Aulie earlier today, Tampa Bay has made one final move to improve on the defensive end of the ice. The Lightning acquired 24-year-old Brian Lee from the Ottawa Senators in return for … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Brian Lee, Keith Aulie, Matt Gilroy, Mike Commodore, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trade Deadline | Leave a commentNot necessarily an NHL move, but one that could have ramifications down the line. Highly regarded Keith Aulie is the second defensemen to be sent to the Tampa Bay Lightning today, and brings a little bit more promise than Mike … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Carter Ashton, Dion Phaneuf, Keith Aulie, Mike Commodore, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs | Leave a commentThe slow trade deadline is highlighted by the fact that Mike Commodore being sent to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a conditional 7th round pick is worthy of this post. Commodore was expendable with the earlier acquisition by Detroit of … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Brad Staubitz, Detroit Red Wings, Grant Clitsome, Mike Commodore, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentSomebody has to win the Southeast Division. I know, the mere thought of this can be a bit overwhelming; but, it is a fact. No if, ands, or buts about it. Carolina, Tampa Bay, Washington, Winnipeg and Florida: I’m talking … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Blake Wheeler, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Hockey, NHL, Ondrej Pavelec, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentWith the NHL trade deadline quickly approaching (Feb 27th), the Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning exchanged players in a deal that will help each in different ways. In the deal, the Red Wings acquired defenseman Kyle … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey, Kyle Quincey, NHL, Steve Downie, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trade Deadline | Leave a commentFor the month of February, a stretch of nearly two weeks with only one trade (the blockbuster between the Ducks and Jets that exchanged Riley Holzapfel for Maxime Macenauer) is unheard of. Heck, in the NHL, that’s pretty rare any … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Dominc Moore, Edmonton Oilers, Maxime Macenauer, Philadelphia Flyers, Riley Holzapfel, San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentGame to Watch Nashville Predators (26-15-4) at New York Rangers (28-11-4) Nashville is on a roll as they arrive at Madison Square Garden to square off with the Atlantic Division-leading Rangers. The Predators beat the New York Islanders 3-1 Monday … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, NHL, Pekka Rinne, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tim Thomas | 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
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