NHL Trade Deadline: A Cautionary Tale
Tuesday February 24, 2009
It’s been nearly two years since Black Tuesday in Edmonton:
Kevin Lowe is waking up this morning as the most hated man in Edmonton.
The Oilers general manager dropped a bombshell… by ... Read More
This Time Next Year...
Monday February 23, 2009
...the playoffs will be underway at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
The men's hockey tournament begins February 16, with the Gold Medal Game scheduled for February 28. The women play for Gold ... Read More
When the Team Just Isn't Good Enough
Wednesday February 18, 2009
When the Ottawa Senators fell apart last year, plenty of folks blamed goaltender Ray Emery, because of his apparent bad attitude.
Turns out the Sens problems were much bigger than one ... Read More
Here They Come Again
Tuesday February 17, 2009
I don't recall anyone ranking New Jersey among the Stanley Cup contenders back when this season began.
And when Martin Brodeur pulled up lame in November, mediocrity in the Meadowlands Newark ... Read More
Rough Times for Stanley Cup Finalists
Sunday February 15, 2009
It was a forgettable weekend for the teams that faced off in last spring's Stanley Cup Final.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were embarrassed by Toronto on Saturday night, and finally made the ... Read More
Picking Team USA for 2010
Friday February 13, 2009
It's just three years since the last Winter Olympics. But for USA Hockey, it was a generation ago.
The Americans arrived in Turin with the old guard leading the charge. Guys ... Read More
The NHL's East-West Divide Exposed
Wednesday February 11, 2009
Nobody wins the Stanley Cup with one good effort in February. But San Jose’s 5-2 victory over Boston on Tuesday exposed the yawning gap between East and West.
The highly anticipated ... Read More
There's Defeat. Then There's Humiliation
Monday February 9, 2009
Nobody likes to lose. But some losses hurt more than others, for reasons that go well beyond the two points squandered.
The weekend past included several notable defeats. Here's how five ... Read More
The End of the Crosby Honeymoon
Wednesday February 4, 2009
On the ice, Crosby remains an elite player, capable of wizardry and special moments. But it feels as though he has hit a plateau, particularly in terms of goal-scoring, and ... Read More
What's A Coach Worth?
Monday February 2, 2009
The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach Craig Hartsburg and replaced him with minor league bench boss Cory Clouston.
General manager Bryan Murray broke the news to Hartsburg Sunday night, hours ... Read More