Around the League: Western Conference Edition | Here Come the Playoffs and Canucks vs. Blackhawks Preview
Take a deep breath in this fine Monday. Do you smell it? Yep, that’s playoff hockey alright. For some puckheads [...]
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Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alain Vigneault, Around the League, Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks, Corey Crawford, Daniel Sedin, Duncan Keith, Henrik Sedin, Joel Quenneville, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference
Around the NHL – April 4, 2011 Western Conference Edition
The latest installment in a weekly series from NHL Hot Stove correspondent Alexander Monaghan that examines teams, players, and issues [...]
Read more...Categories: Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, NHL Talk, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Adam Burish, Brad Lukowich, Brad Richards, Calder trophy, Chicago Blackhawks, Corey Crawford, Dallas Stars, Darren Helm, Detroit Red Wings, Henrik Zetterberg, Jamie Benn, Jamie Langenbrunner, Jason Williams, Jimmy Howard, Joe Nieuwendyk, Justin Abdelkader, Kari Lehtonen, Karlis Skrastins, Kris Draper, Logan Couture, Loui Eriksson, Marek Zidlicky, Marian Hossa, Mark Fistric, Nashville Predators, Nicklas Grossman, Patrick Kane, Pavel Datsyuk, Pekka Rinne, Shane O'Brien, TJ Oshie, Todd Bertuzzi, Tom Hicks
What’s wrong with hockey? — Part I: Gary Bettman
NHLHS NHL correspondent Bill Kellett begins his four part series with What's wrong with hockey? Part I: Gary Bettman. Keep checking in this week for the entire series as NHLHS dives in to the controversial subject
Categories: Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Talk, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: CBA, ESPN, gary bettman, Goldwater Institute, new contract, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes, problems, salary cap, Versus, Wayne Gretzky
What’s wrong with hockey? A preview of the upcoming four part series
A preview of the four part series from Bill Kellett will examine the state of the game and gives his thoughts on how the game could change for the better with a few tweaks. Look for the series to start Tuesday.
Categories: Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags:
Blackhawks come home: The push for the playoffs
NHL Hot Stove Correspondent Ryan Hackett looks at the recent road trip and trade and what the Blackhawks need to do to secure a spot in the postseason.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Salak, Atlanta Thrashers, Chicago Blackhawks, David Pacan, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Hugh Jessiman, Jack Skille, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa, Michael Frolik, Mike Kitchen, NHL, Patrcik Sharp, Stan Bowman, Toronto Maple Leafs, Western Conference
Many positives as Flyers pull out 4-1 win in Chicago
NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers’ correspondent David Strehle takes a look at the much-anticipated rematch of last year's Stanley Cup Finals, and which players came through for the Orange-and-Black against the reigning champs.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Brian Boucher, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Jonathan Toews, Ken Hitchcock, Kimmo Timonen, Marian Hossa, National Hockey League, NHL, Nikolai Zherdev, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky
Preds split home and home with Hawks
NHLHS Nashville Predators correspondent Tyler Davis looks at a crucial home and home series in a log jammed Western Conference.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes, Western Conference Tags: Brian Bickell, Corey Crawford, david bolland, Francis Bouillon, J.P. Dumont, Jerred Smithson, Joel Ward, Jonathan Toews, Marcel Goc, Martin Erat, Pekka Rinne, Ryan Suter, San Jose Sharks, Shea Weber, Thomas Kop, Troy Brouwer, Viktor Stalberg
Four Pens voted to the 2011 All-Star Game
NHLHS Pittsburgh Penguins correspondent Robbie Naugle takes a look at the four Penguins' players who were voted by the fans to start in this year's All-Star Game in Carolina.
Categories: Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Eastern Conference, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, All-Star Game, Brent Johnson, Carey Price, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Daniel Sedin, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Sedin, Kris Letang, Marc Andre Fleury, NHL, Patrick Kane, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
How can the Blackhawks right the ship?
The season hasn't exactly gone the way the defending Stanley Cup champs imagined, NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks correspondent Ryan Hackett explains.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Duncan Keith, Jack Skille, Jonathan Toews, Los Angeles Kings, Marian Hossa, NHL, Patrick Kane, Western Conference
Canucks shutout Chicago, run win streak to 4 games
The Canucks, in the midst of another winning streak, have stayed atop the NW Division by beating division rivals Colorado and Calgary as well as getting the Shark and Blackhawk monkeys off their backs.
Categories: Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexandre Burrows, Christian Erhoff, Craig Anderson, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Douglass Murray, Henrik Sedin, JannikHansen, Jeff Tambellini, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Mason Raymond, Mikael Samuelsson, Raffi Torres, Rick Rypien, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo, Scott Nichol, Tanner Glass, Thomas Kopecky, Tim Jackman
Blackhawks Sharp-Shooter Taking Aim
Patrick Sharp is leading the Blackhawks offense on their quest to repeat as Cup champions. Ryan Hackett breaks down his numbers to date.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chicago Blachkawks, Joel Quenneville, Marian Hossa, NHL, Patrick Sharp, Troy Brouwer, Western Conference
Blackhawks: 20 Games, 20 Points; Not Enough
In similar fashion to the ten-game mark, the Chicago Blackhawks played twenty games faster than the rest of the NHL. Unfortunately, their point total equals their number of games played to this point.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brian Campbell, Chicago Blackhawks, Dave Bolland, Edmonton Oilers, Marian Hossa, NHL, Niklas Hjalmarsson, United Center, Western Conference
10-Game Review: Chicago Blackhawks
NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks correspondent Ryan Hackett breaks down the last ten games and what the Hawks need to do moving forward.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anze Kopitar, Brian Campbell, Chicago Blackhawks, Drew Doughty, Duncan Keith, Dustin Brown, Jonathan Bernier, Los Angeles Kings, Marian Hossa, Michael Handzus, NHL, Nick Boynton, Patrick Sharp, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks
