What Last Week’s Signing of Niklas Kronwall Means for Detroit
Last Monday, the Detroit Red Wings signed Niklas Kronwall to a seven-year contract extension. NHLHS Correspondent Christina Roberts looks at the contract, how it compares with other defensemen, and what it means for the Red Wings.
Categories: Detroit Red Wings, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Boston Bruins, Chris Pronger, Dan Hamhuis, Hakan Andersson, Henrik Zetterberg, hockey, Jack Johnson, Ken Holland, Kevin Bieksa, Los Angeles Kings, Mike Komisarek, NHL, Nicklas Lidstrom, Niklas Kronwall, Pavel Datsyuk, Philadelphia Flyers, Shea Weber, Tomas Kaberle, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Zdeno Chara
A Failed Attempt in Rationalizing the Heatley Trade
It has been quite some time since I’ve sat down at a computer, any computer for that matter, and typed [...]
Read more...Categories: Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks, Trade Rumors, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Christian Ehrhoff, Dan Hamhuis, Dany Heatley, Devin Setoguchi, doug wilson, Jeff Carter, Jonathan Cheechoo, Mikko Koivu, Milan Michalek, Minnesota Wild, National Hockey League, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins, stanley cup playoffs
Signing Bryzgalov Likely to Signal Positive Change for Flyers
The groundwork is apparently laid for a deal, as both sides have met extensively this week. As long as both sides are reasonable, a pact could be in place and announced sometime around Bryzgalov's 31st birthday on June 22nd.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brian Boucher, Cam Ward, Chris Pronger, Conn Smythe Trophy, Dan Hamhuis, Ed Snider, Evgeni Nabokov, Ilya Bryzgalov, Kimmo Timonen, Michael Leighton, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Ritch Winter, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Miller, sergei bobrovsky, Tim Thomas
Ten Reasons Why the Bruins Beat Vancouver
Alexander Monaghan runs both NHLHotStove.com and Daily Faceoff. In fairness to both audiences, this short piece will run cross-promotionally. Stay [...]
Read more...Categories: Boston Bruins, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Top 10 Hockey Lists, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Alexander Edler, Andrew Ference, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Christian Ehrhoff, Claude Julien, Dan Hamhuis, Dennis Seidenberg, Johnny Boychuk, Mark Recchi, Mason Raymond, Michael Ryder, Milan Lucic, Nathan Horton, Patrice Bergeron, Rich Peverley, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Shawn Thornton, Tim Thomas, Vancouver Canucks, Zdeno Chara
Flyers Acquire Negotiating Rights to UFA G Bryzgalov
By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove Creative Editor The Philadelphia Flyers today took the first step in rectifying their revolving [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Dan Hamhuis, Ed Snider, Evgeni Nabokov, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, Michael Leighton, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Rich Winter, Scott Hartnell, sergei bobrovsky, Ville Leino
The Punishment Fits the Crime: Rome Suspended
By Alexander Monaghan President In this case, the NHL made the absolutely correct call in suspending Vancouver Canucks defenseman Aaron [...]
Read more...Categories: Boston Bruins, Eastern Conference, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Boston Bruins, Dan Hamhuis, Keith Ballard, Nathan Horton, Shawn Thornton, Tyler Seguin, Vancouver Canucks
Video: Rich Peverley Spears Kevin Bieksa, Suspension?
By Alexander Monaghan President During last night’s battle between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins, forward Rich Peverley took the [...]
Read more...Categories: Boston Bruins, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alex Burrows, Boston Bruins, Dan Hamhuis, Kevin Bieksa, Rich Peverley, Vancouver Canucks
Burrows stuns Bruins at 11 seconds of OT, Canucks lead series, 2-0
By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove Creative Editor Alex Burrows scored just 11 seconds into overtime Saturday night to give [...]
Read more...Categories: Boston Bruins, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alain Vigneault, Alex Burrows, Andrew Alberts, Boston Bruins, Claude Julien, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Kevin Bieksa, Manny Malholtra, Milan Lucic, National Hockey League, NHL, Patrice Bergeron, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Tim Thomas, Vancouver Canucks, Zdeno Chara
Are These Canucks as Strong as Last Year’s Blackhawks?
By Alexander Monaghan President Every year the formula changes. After last season, general managers around the League believed they could [...]
Read more...Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Adam Burish, Alain Vigneault, Alex Bolduc, Alex Burrows, Alexander Edler, Anaheim Ducks, Andrew Alberts, Andrew Ladd, Antti Niemi, Ben Eager, Boston Bruins, Brent Seabrook, Brent Sopel, Brian Campbell, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Tanev, Christian Ehrhoff, Christopher Higgins, Claude Julien, Colorado Avalanche, Corey Crawford, Cristobal Huet, Dan Hamhuis, Dave Bolland, Duncan Keith, Dustin Byfuglien, Jannik Hansen, Jeff Tambellini, Joel Quenneville, John Madden, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Hendry, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Kris Versteeg, Manny Malhotra, Marian Hossa, Mason Raymond, Maxim Lapierre, Michael Leighton, Mikael Samuelsson, Montreal Canadiens, Nick Boynton, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Northwest Division, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Philadelphia Flyers, Raffi Torres, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tanner Glass, The Sedin Twins, Tim Thomas, Tomas Kopecky, Troy Brouwer, Vancouver Canucks, Victor Oreskovich
Canucks lose yet another defensemen
In last night’s 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, the Canucks lost defensemen Andrew Alberts to a broken wrist. Alberts was playing in his 4th game since returning from a shoulder injury.
Categories: Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexandre Edler, Andrew Alberts, Chris Tanev, Dan Hamhuis, Keith Ballard, Lee Sweatt, Ryan Parent, Sami Salo, Sydney Crosby, Yann Sauvé
Road weary Preds long for home
NHLHS Nashville Predators correspondent Tyler Davis recaps the end of a long road trip for the weary Nashville Predators and where they stand at the break.
Categories: Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexandre Burrows, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Lee Sweatt, Shane O'Brien
Canucks firing on all cylinders these days
The Canucks head into 2011 with a full head of steam. We'll take a look at how things are shaping up for one of the hottest teams in the NHL.
Categories: Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Alexander Edler, Andrew Alberts, Christian Erhoff, Cory Schneider, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Jannik Hansen, Jeff Tambellini, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Manny Malhotra, Mason Raymond, Mike Gillis, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo
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
