Pros & Cons: Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks
Our newest feature, Pros and Cons, holds a debate between two of our featured writers as they make an argument for each team in the series. We will continue this series throughout the playoffs as we delve deeper into how these two teams will fare against each other.
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Categories: Around the League, By Teams, Central, Chicago Blackhawks, NHLHS Features, Pacific, San Jose Sharks, Western Conference Tags: Antti Niemi, Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks, Dany Heatley, Duncan Keith, Evgeni Nabokov, Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Marleau, San Jose Sharks
The Continued Playoff Plight of Patrick Marleau
NHLHS writer David Strehle takes a look at the San Jose Sharks’ playoff failures and the continued blame being placed on former captain Patrick Marleau.
Perhaps the saying that “You don’t truly appreciate what you have until it’s gone” may end up applying to San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau.
Despite stepping up his goal-scoring over the past few years and netting a career-high 44 this past season, whispers continue that the longest-serving player in team history may be on his way out of town if San Jose once again flops in this year’s playoffs.
Categories: NHLHS Features, Playoff Coverage, San Jose Sharks Tags: Dany Heatley, Devin Setoguchi, doug wilson, Jeremy Roenick, Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, NHL, Patrick Marleau, ryane clowe, San Jose Sharks, Todd McLellan
Pros & Cons: Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks
Our newest feature, Pros and Cons, holds a debate between two of our featured writers as they make an argument for each team in the series. We will continue this series throughout the playoffs as we delve deeper into how these two teams will interact.
Categories: Around the League, By Teams, Colorado Avalanche, NHLHS Features, Northwest, Pacific, Playoff Coverage, San Jose Sharks, Western Conference Tags: Brandon Yip, Chris Stewart, Craig Anderson, Dany Heatley, Devin Setoguchi, Evgeni Nabokov, Joe Thornton, Matt Duchene, Patrick Marleau, Paul Stastny, Peter Mueller, Ryan O'Reilly, Stephane Yelle, T.J. Galiardi, Thomas Greiss, Todd McLellan
Cost Efficiency: Duncan Keith Leads the Pack
As of the Olympic break, Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks) is the most cost effective player among the top 50 scorers. Bobby Ryan, from the Anaheim Ducks, leads the top 50 in goals per dollar ($68,642.90). Keith, however, leads in points per dollar, as well as assists per dollar.
Categories: Cost Efficiency, NHLHS Features Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Alexandre Burrows, Antoine Vermette, Anze Kopitar, Bobby Ryan, Brad Richards, Chicago Blackhawks, Corey Perry, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dany Heatley, Duncan Keith, Dustin Penner, Eric Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jamie Langenbrunner, Jarome Iginla, Jeff Carter, Joe Thornton, Jonathan Toews, Jussi Jokinen, Loui Eriksson, Marian Gaborik, Martin St.Louis, Michael Cammalleri, Mike Green, Mikko Koivu, Nicklas Backstrom, Nik Antropov, Patrick Kane, Patrick Marleau, Patrick Sharp, Paul Stastny, Pavel Datsyuk, Ray Whitney, Rich Peverley, Rick Nash, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler, Shane Doan, Sidney Crosby, Stephen Weiss, Steven Stamkos, Tim Connolly, Tomas Plekanec, Travis Zajac, Vincent Lecavalier, Zach Parise
Ushering in a New Generation: San Jose Sharks
In our newest feature, Ushering in a New Generation, our talented writer Katlyn Gambill takes a deeper look into team success based on a player’s age. Today, she looks at the San Jose Sharks, who are for the fifth oldest team in the league.
As the fifth oldest team in the league, the San Jose Sharks sit atop the Western Conference. Their average age of 28.04 years, places them as the third oldest in the Western Conference.
Categories: 30 Team Series, NHLHS Features, Ushering in a New Generation Tags: Dan Boyle, Dany Heatley, Devon Setoguchi, Evgeni Nabokov, Joe Thorton, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Patrick Marleau, Rob Blake, San Jose Sharks
The Value of: Ilya Kovalchuk
NHL Hot Stove presents it’s “The Value Of” series which will look at some of the names discussed around the NHL who likely will be moved at the March 3rd trade deadline.
Categories: Atlanta Thrashers, Atlantic, Boston Bruins, By Teams, Central, Chicago Blackhawks, Deadline Speculation, Eastern Conference, Los Angeles Kings, Northeast, Pacific, Philadelphia Flyers, Southeast, Value Of:, Washington Capitals, Western Conference Tags: Akim Aliu, Alexander Semin, Andrei Loktionov, Andrew Ladd, Anton Gustafsson, Bill Sweatt, Blake Wheeler, Braydon Schenn, Bryan Little, Claude Giroux, Dany Heatley, Dave Bolland, Don Waddell, Dustin Byfuglien, Eric Fehr, Evander Kane, George McPhee, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Kris Versteeg, Kyle Beach, Marian Hossa, Mathieu Perreault, Matt Greene, Nicklas Backstrom, Olli Jokinen, Oscar Moeller, Oskar Osala, Scott Parse, Thomas Hickey, Tobias Enstrom, Tomas Fleischmann, Trevor Lewis, Troy Brouwer, Tuukka Rask, Vladamir Sobotka, Wayne Simmonds, Zach Bogosian
Thursday NHL Morning Papers (Western Conference)
(hat tip to the boys of Illegal Curve. Thanks to their amazing class and their blessing to take over this feature here at NHL Hot Stove. We hope you enjoy the latest daily series.)
Categories: Morning Papers, NHLHS Features, Western Conference Tags: Alex Burrows, Andy McDonald, Brandon Yip, Brent Sutter, Daniel Sedin, Dany Heatley, Dave Tippett, Davis Payne, Evgeny Artyukhin, Ken Holland, Marc Fistric, Matt Duchene, Matt Greene, Michael Peca, Pat Quinn, Randy Carlyle, Roberto Luongo, Robyn Regehr, Teddy Purcell, TJ Galiardi, Todd Bertuzzi, Todd McLellan, Ty Conklin
Will he or won’t he?
To trade or not to trade, THAT hockey world is the question at hand.
It has turned into a game of he said she said. The life of Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf. A case of teammate gone sour?
Categories: By Teams, Calgary Flames, NHLHS Features, Northwest Tags: Dany Heatley, Dion Phaneuf, Jeff Carter
NHL Players in the Olympics
The title says it all. This article will be no more than a comprehensive list of NHL (and some other players owned by NHL teams) players set to participate in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Categories: Olympic Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Sulzer, Andrei Kostitsyn, Andrei Markov, Andrej Meszaros, Andrej Sekera, Andres Ambuhl, Antero Niittymaki, Anton Volchenkov, Antti Miettinen, Bobby Ryan, Brenden Morrow, Brent Seabrook, Brian Rafalski, Brooks Orpik, Chris Drury, Chris Pronger, Christian Ehrhoff, Corey Perry, Dan Boyle, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dany Heatley, David Backes, David Krejci, Denis Grebeshkov, Dennis Seidenberg, Douglas Murray, Drew Doughty, Duncan Keith, Dustin Brown, Eric Johnson, Eric Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Evgeni Nabokov, Fedor Tyutin, Filip Kuba, Fredrik Modin, Henrik Lundqvist, Henrik Sedin, Henrik Tallinder, Henrik Zetterberg, Ilya Bryzgalov, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jack Johnson, Jamie Langenbrunner, Jan Hejda, Jarkko Ruutu, Jarome Iginla, Jaroslav Halak, Jere Lehtinen, Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Johnny Oduya, Jon Quick, Jonas Gustavsson, Jonas Hiller, Jonathan Toews, Joni Pitkanen, Karlis Skrastins, Kaspars Daugavins, Kimmo Timonen, Loui Eriksson, Lubomir Visnovsky, Luca Sbisa, Marc Andre Fleury, Marcel Goc, Marco Sturm, Marek Zidlicky, Marian Gaborik, Marian Hossa, Mark Streit, Martin Brodeur, Martin Erat, Martin Havlat, Martins Karsums, Mattias Ohlund, Maxim Afinogenov, Michal Handzus, Miikka Kiprusoff, Mike Komisarek, Mike Richards, Mikhail Grabovski, Mikko Koivu, Milan Jurcina, Milan Michalek, Miroslav Satan, Nicklas Backstrom, Nicklas Lidstrom, Niklas Backstrom, Niklas Hagman, Niklas Kronwall, Ole-Kristian Tollefsen, Olli Jokinen, Ondrej Pavelec, Oskars Bartulis, Patric Hornqvist, Patrice Bergeron, Patrick Kane, Patrick Marleau, Patrik Elias, Paul Martin, Paul Stastny, Pavel Datsyuk, Pavel Kubina, Pavol Demitra, Peter Budaj, Phil Kessel, Rick Nash, Roberto Luongo, Roman Polak, Ruslan Salei, Ryan Callahan, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Malone, Ryan Miller, Ryan Suter, Saku Koivu, Sami Lepisto, Sami Salo, Samuel Pahlsson, Scott Niedermayer, Semyon Varlamov, Sergei Gonchar, Sergei Kostitsyn, Shea Weber, Sidney Crosby, Teemu Selanne, Thomas Greiss, Tim Thomas, Tobias Enstrom, Tomas Fleischmann, Tomas Holmstrom, Tomas Kaberle, Tomas Kopecky, Tomas Plekanec, Tomas Vokoun, Toni Lydman, Tuomo Ruutu, Valtteri Filppula, Yannick Weber, Zach Parise, Zbynek Michalek, Zdeno Chara
The End to All Team Canada Speculation
As the announcement was made on NHLNetwork in the States and TSN in Canada, NHL Hot Stove was on board and prepared to drop the news to
you directly after the announcement.
The selection, in order as it was announced:
Bob Mickelson: “This is a day every Canadian has been waiting for” and those words have never been more true.
Mike Chambers: “…a first ever Olympic Mens Ice Hockey win at home, on home ice.”
Steve Yzerman: (huge ovation) “….like all Canadians we are very excited to be here. For all hockey fans, it’s a great day.” “This has
been an enjoyable process, but, a difficult one.” “Every player on this roster was put on after great debate.” “We feel we have a team
that will make Canadians proud…….and compete for a Gold medal which all Canadians know that we can achieve.”
Goaltenders:
Martin Brodeur (Montreal, Quebec)
Marc Andre Fleury (Sorel, Quebec)
Roberto Luongo (Montreal, Quebec)
Categories: Olympic Coverage Tags: Bob McKenzie, Bob Mickelson, Brent Seabrook, Chris Pronger, Corey Perry, Dan Boyle, Dany Heatley, Drew Doughty, Duncan Keith, Eric Staal, Jarome Iginla, Jay Bouwmeester, Joe Thornton, Jonathan Toews, Kevin Lowe, Marc Andre Fleury, Martin Brodeur, Mike Chambers, Mike Richards, Patrice Bergeron, Patrick Marleau, Rick Nash, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Getzlaf, Scott Niedermayer, Shea Weber, Sidney Crosby, Steve Yzerman
The Seven Million Dollar Man
How does a team know their investment will pay off? Better yet, What would inspire a team to devote a large percentage of their cap space to one single player? This article plans on analyzing the production from “top-tier” forwards based on a seven million dollar cap hit or higher.
As of this writing there are 14 forwards making this salary or higher, with most of these players filling the scorecard adequately. These 14 forwards discussed are Jason Spezza, Joe Thornton, Marian Gaborik, Brad Richards, Sidney Crosby, Jarome Iginla, Alexander Ovechkin, Scott Gomez, Evgeni Malkin, Vincent Lecavalier, Thomas Vanek, Dany Heatley, Chris Drury and Eric Staal.
A quick glance at this list screams Drury and Gomez as the noticeable busts. Coming into a weak free agent year for centers the two cashed in on GM Glen Sather’s ludacris spending. However, a deeper look into their 2009-2010 season makes other players current production look similarly as bad.
In addition, this article will identify the best of the bunch showing exactly if and why the top salaries are actually worth it. Impending free agent Ilya Kovalchuk believes his worth to be 20 percent of the current cap, an enormous 11 plus million cap hit. With his current production, not to mention countless intangibles would you consider the 27-year-old worth it?
Categories: 30 Team Series, Cost Efficiency Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Brad Richards, Cam Ward, Chris Drury, Dany Heatley, Eric Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Glen Sather, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jarome Iginla, Jason Spezza, Joe Thornton, Marian Gaborik, Paul Maurice, Scott Gomez, Sidney Crosby, Thomas Vanek, Vincent Lecavalier
Quarterly Review: Projected NHL Trophies
With Atlanta playing their 20th game last night, the first quarter of the 2009-2010 season is officially over. Seeing as this is a milestone within the season we thought it would be a good idea to discuss the trends emerging around the NHL.
The article’s intent is to show who would win the NHL awards if the season finished today. Of course these players will most likely NOT win the awards, NHLHS just likes having fun with small sample sizes and hot streaks.
Whether it be injury or inability there are plenty of surprises when compared to preseason predictions. Teams such as the Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings and the Buffalo Sabres find themselves at the top of the standings, surprising most pundits.
We will outline the NHL trophies and why we think these players as of right now are deserving of them. In addition, we will include the projected nominees so you can see our train of thought. We hope you enjoy this mini-series which should continue throughout the NHL season.
Click the link below to see our award winners and tell us what you think in the comments section!
Categories: 30 Team Series, Around the League Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Antero Niittymaki, Anze Kopitar, Brad Richards, Braydon Coburn, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Pronger, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Dan Boyle, Dany Heatley, Detroit Red Wings, Dustin Penner, Edmonton Oilers, Evgeni Nabokov, Ilya Bryzgalov, James van Riemsdyk, Jason Pominville, Joe Sacco, Joe Thornton, John Tavares, Justin Williams, Kimmo Timmonen, Lindy Ruff, Los Angeles Kings, Matt Carle, Mike Green, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Nicklas Backstrom, Patrick Marleau, Patrick Sharp, Pavel Datsyuk, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Ryan Miller, Ryan O'Reilly, Ryan Smyth, San Jose Sharks, Thomas Vanek, Todd McLellan, Washington Capitals, Zach Parise
Cost Efficiency: Rich Peverley, best player in hockey?
Well maybe our headline is taking it a bit too far, but you can’t get a better player for your money. Claimed off waivers last year from the Predators the 27-year-old now has 59 points in 58 games for the Thrashers. The undrafted free agent recently signed a 2 year contract worth a total of 2.6 million a modest raise from his current 487,500 cap hit.
Since he makes 487,500 this year, as a technicality we can put his stats over his salary to determine his cost-per-point production. Prior to joining Nashville, Pevs was a point-per-game player in the AHL showing glimpses of his potential. If the graduate from St. Lawrence University continues his pace, he may be one of the greatest bargains of all time.
He averages a goal for every 61K he makes, a small value in comparison to Dany Heatley’s 441K per goal. The center assists on a goal for every 33K paid, making Joe Thornton’s 300K per assist look like a king’s ransom. Peverley’s 22K per point is 15K less than the next player James Neal, who is coming off an entry level contract himself. Nobody can compare to his proverbial bang for the buck.
Categories: 30 Team Series, Cost Efficiency Tags: Ales Hemsky, Alexander Ovechkin, Anze Kopitar, Atlanta Thrashers, Brad Richards, Brooks Laich, Dan Boyle, Daniel Alfredsson, Dany Heatley, Drew Doughty, Duncan Keith, Dustin Penner, Henrik Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg, Ilya Kovalchuk, James Neal, James van Riemsdyk, Jarome Iginla, Jarret Stoll, Jeff Carter, Joe Thornton, John Tavares, Marian Gaborik, Martin St.Louis, Maxim Afinogenov, Michael Cammalleri, Mike Fisher, Mike Green, Mike Richards, Mikko Koivu, Nashville Predators, Nicklas Backstrom, Patrick Kane, Patrick Marleau. Corey Perry, Paul Stastny, Rene Bourque, Rich Peverley, Rick Nash, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Malone, Ryan Smyth, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Tomas Kaberle, Tomas Plekanec, Travis Zajac, Vaclav Prospal, Vincent Lecavalier, Wojtek Wolski
Restoring the Rosters: Atlanta Thrashers
Based on Matthew Pouliot’s series on Circling the Bases, I have decided restore the rosters for every NHL team. Like Pouliot, I have established some ground rules for my selections.
- Each team contains players they originally drafted or signed before any other NHL team. This includes players drafted and not signed, as well as European free agents coming over at an older age.
- I have chosen to leave retired players off the list, and lean toward players in the AHL rather than those deported (KHL, SEL, DEL, etc.).
Essentially I am choosing the best available players for a team to succeed in the current NHL season. All 30 teams will be covered, with grades assigned to forwards, defense and goaltending. After all 30 articles are written, they will be ranked in order. This series’ intent is to reward or shame NHL scouts.
With 6 out of their 11 total drafts in the top 5, 2 more in the top 10 and 2 more in the top 15, the Thrashers drafting has failed them in the long run. With Little more of a RW, the team is yet to develop a legitimate top 6 center at all. The teams depth is lacking at both forward and goaltending with way too many question marks.
The lineup for the Atlanta Thrashers is as follows.
Categories: 30 Team Series, Restoring the Rosters Tags: AHL, Alex Bourret, Andrew Kozek, Boris Valabik, Braydon Coburn, Brett Sterling, Brian Pothier, Bryan Little, Carl Klingberg, Circling the Bases, Colin Stuart, Danick Paquette, Dany Heatley, Darcy Hordichuk, Daulton Leveille, DEL, Derek MacKenzie, Evander Kane, Garnett Exelby, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jeremy Morin, Jim Slater, Joey Crabb, Kari Lehtonen, KHL, Matthew Pouliot, Mike Weaver, Nathan Oystrick, NHL, Ondrej Pavelec, Patrick Stefan, Riley Holzapfel, SEL, Simon Gamache, Spencer Machacek, Tobias Enstrom, Zach Bogosian
Welcome to NHL Hot Stove!
Hi All!
We here at NHL Hot Stove are focused on covering hockey from all aspects. Our main focus will be compiling information around the league and putting on our critical thinking hats!
For now, we will primarily focus on Fantasy Hockey but as the season warms up we will be discussing and covering in-depth the rumors circulating around the NHL as well as the 2010 draft buzz.
-Alexander Monaghan, Founder NHL Hot Stove
Categories: NHLHS Features Tags: 2010 NHL Draft, Dany Heatley, Fantasy Hockey, NHL, NHL Hot Stove, Taylor Hall
