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 [...]
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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
Kopitar out six weeks with broken ankle
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 4-1 but the victory is vastly overshadowed by [...]
Read more...Categories: Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexei Ponikarovsky, Anze Kopitar, Colorado Avalanche, Dean Lombardi, Drew Doughty, Dustin Brown, Dustin Penner, Jonathan Quick, Justin Williams, Los Angeles Kings, Michal Handzus, Milan Hejduk, NHL, Ryan O'Byrne, Ryan Smyth, Trevor Lewis, Willie Mitchell
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:
Blues & Avalanche swing late night blockbuster
Trades are even happening while some are sleeping. NHLHS St. Louis Blues correspondent Jeff Quirin takes a look at the last trade in a busy day of deals.
Categories: Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Trade Rumors, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: 2011 NHL Trade Deadline, Brad Boyes, Chris Stewart, Colorado Avalanche, Erik Johnson, hockey, Jay McClement, Kevin Shattenkirk, NHL, NHL trade, St. Louis Blues
Avs close to bringing Forsberg back into fold
NHLHS NHL Correspondent David Strehle examines the rumors swirling around the possibility of another return by the man they call "Foppa".
Categories: Colorado Avalanche, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Art Ross Trophy, Brett Favre, Chris Stewart, Colorado Avalanche, Dominik Hasek, Hart Trophy, Matt Duchene, Milan Hejduk, Nashville Predators, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Stastny, Peter Forsberg, Philadelphia Flyers, Quebec Nordiques, stanley cup
J.P. Dumont is finding his groove
Nashville Predators NHLHS correspondent Tyler Davis looks at the sudden re-emergence of J.P. Dumont and what it means for the [...]
Read more...Categories: Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes, Western Conference Tags: Barry Trotz, J.P. Dumont, Milwaukee Admirals
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
Defense Falters as Blues Lose 6-3 to Avalanche
Jeff Quirin takes a look at the Blues' most recent loss, falling to the offensively charged Colorado Avalanche.
Categories: Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alex Steen, Brad Boyes, Brandon Yip, Chris Stewart, Colorado Avalanche, Jaroslav Halak, John-Michael Liles, Peter Budaj, St. Louis Blues
Shattenkirk’s Debut Overshadowed by Canucks Special Teams Dominance
Our newest member of the team, Stephen Crociata, gives his wrap-up of last night's game.
Categories: Colorado Avalanche, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Colorado Avalanche, Cory Schneider, Craig Anderson, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Kevin Shattenkirk, Peter Budaj, Vancouver Canucks
Canucks beat Oilers in Burrows’ return, Torres gets a hat-trick
Alexandre Burrows played his first game of the season for the Canucks, a 4-3 victory over their Northwest Division rivals the Edmonton Oilers. Burrows had missed the first 10 games of the season as he was recovering from off season shoulder surgery.
Categories: Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexandre Burrows, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Dustin Penner, Henrik Sedin, Jason Bothford, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Raffi Torres, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo
A look at the top lines around the NHL
NHLHS NHL writers Anthony Curatolo and Brandon Macdonald take a look at the potential top lines from around the NHL. Taking it one step deeper, they give their projected outlook from a fantasy perspective on how each line could potentially produce this upcoming NHL season.
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, Fantasy Hockey, 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: Ales Hemsky, Alex Frolov, Alex Tanguay, Alexander Burrows, Alexander Ovechkin, Antoine Vermette, Anze Kopitar, Bobby Ryan, Brad Richards, Brian Gionta, Cam Ward, Chris Stewart, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dany Heatley, David Backes, David Booth, David Krejci, David Perron, Derek Roy, Derek Stepan, Dustin Brown, Dustin Byfuglien, Dustin Penner, Eric Staal, Evander Kane, Evgeni Malkin, Fantasy Hockey, Henrik Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg, Ilya Kovalchuk, J.P. Dumont, James Neal, Jarome Iginla, Jason Pominville, Jason Spezza, Jeff Carter, Jeff Skinner, Joe Thorton, Joffrey Lupul, Johan Franzen, John Tavares, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Eberle, Kris Versteeg, Kristian Husleieus, line projections, Loui Eriksson, Marian Gaborik, Marian Hossa, Martin Erat, Martin Havlat, Martin St.Louis, Matt Moulson, Matthew Lombardi, Michael Cammalleri, Michael Frolik, Mike Knuble, Mike Richards, Mikko Koivu, Milan Hejduk, Milan Lucic, Nathan Horton, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Niclas Bergfors, Nik Antropov, Nino Niederreiter, Olli Jokinen, Patric Hornqvist, Patrick Kane, Patrick Marleau, Patrick Sharp, Paul Stastny, Pavel Datsyuk, Phil Kessel, Rick Nash, Ryan Smyth, Saku Koivu, Sam Gagner, Sidney Crosby, Simon Gagne, Stephen Weiss, Steven Stamkos, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Hall, Teemu Selanne, Thomas Vanek, top line, Travis Zajac, Tyler Seguin, Vincent Lecavalier, Wayne Simmonds, Zach Parise
Blues trim roster after long weekend
If the NHL preseason is about evaluating and testing depth, the Blues had plenty of opportunity to do as such this past weekend.
