Blackhawks vs. Predators: Round 1 Preview
NHLHS writer Ryan Hackett presents his first round preview of the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators series.
Now Playing: Blues Traveler – Traveler & Thieves
At long last, the Chicago Blackhawks have consecutive playoff appearances, and this time, they face the upstart Nashville Predators. This series presents an interesting matchup for two teams who have faced off six times this season, yet haven’t seen each other this calendar year. This scheduling anomaly results in the highly unlikely scenario of division rivals possibly capitalizing on the element of surprise over their opponent.
Categories: Around the League, Central, Chicago Blackhawks, NHLHS Features, Nashville Predators, Western Conference Tags: Antti Niemi, Chicago Blackhawks, Dave Bolland, Martin Erat, Nashville Predators, NHL, Patric Hornqvist, Pekka Rinne, Ryan Suter, Shea Weber
Pros & Cons: Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks
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, Central, Chicago Blackhawks, NHLHS Features, Nashville Predators, Playoff Coverage, Western Conference Tags: Antti Niemi, Barry Trotz, Brent Seabrook, Cristobal Huet, David Legwand, Duncan Keith, J.P. Dumont, Jason Arnott, Joel Ward, Jonathan Toews, Marcel Goc, Marian Hossa, Martin Erat, Patric Hornqvist, Patrick Hornqvist, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Pekka Rinne, Ryan Suter, Shea Weber, Steve Sullivan
Categories: By Teams, Deadline Speculation, NHLHS Features, The Buyers Tags: Alexander Radulov, Barry Trotz, Cody Franson, Colin Wilson, Dan Carcillo, Dan Ellis, Dan Hamhuis, David Poile, Doug Weight, J.P. Dumont, Jan Hlavac, Jason Arnott, Jordin Tootoo, Kevin Klein, Marcel Goc, Martin Erat, Patric Hornqvist, Pekka Rinne, Peter Forsberg, Ray Whitney, Ryan Suter, Shea Weber, Steve Sullivan, Wade Belak
Tuesday NHL Morning Papers (Eastern 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: Eastern Conference, Morning Papers, NHLHS Features Tags: Alexander Pechurski, Chad LaRose, Christoph Schubert, Daniel Alfredsson, Dennis Seidenberg, Luke Schenn, Martin Brodeur, Shea Weber, Steve Downie, Tim Thomas, Yann Danis
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
Looking for a Defenseman?
As we approach the midway point of the 2009-10 season in the National Hockey League, many questions remain unanswered.
Which teams are serious about playoff contention? Who needs a massive upgrade to make the push from a bubble team? Which team should sell off the year and attempt a mini-rebuild?
Those are some thoughts circulating the League as we take a look at the state of all teams around the NHL. Now, when perusing through certain rosters some names that could bring in returns which would benefit a team in need of depth.
Today, we look at the defensemen around the NHL likely to be moved by the March 3rd, 2010 trade deadline. As a side note, be sure to tune into “The Hockey Guys” on deadline day as there will be an all day live event with a live chat room for discussion on all the rumors and news as it breaks in the NHL.
Categories: Atlantic, By Teams, Central, Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, Northeast, Northwest, Ottawa Senators, Southeast, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Western Conference Tags: Alexandre Picard, Brett Lebda, Carlo Colaiacovo, Chris Campoli, Darryl Sydor, Drew Doughty, Duncan Keith, Erik Johnson, Jack Johnson, Jean-Michael Liles, Joe Corvo, Kim Johnsson, Marek Zidlicky, Michael Del Zotto, Michal Rozsival, Mike Green, Pavol Demitra, Scott Niedermayer, Shea Weber, Sheldon Souray, Zach Bogosian
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
What Will Washington Do…
…with all that cap room?
With the loan of Michael Nylander to Grand Rapids of the NHL, the Capitals gained financial flexibility which should allow them to acquire some help in areas they deem necessary. As of this writing, the Caps 24 wins lead the League making the average fan ask: How can they possibly get better?
Corey Masisak of The Washington Times lists five speculative picks that would bolster this team as they prepare for a lengthy playoff campaign. As the team stands there is little need for improvement but one could make a case for another top defender.
As we know from our history watching the playoffs, depth is key. The team’s current construction has featured numerous players shifting up and down the teams forward lines as coach Bruce Boudreau dealt with injuries and juggling in order to find the proper mix. Still Masisak believes the most glaring need is this top defenseman. His solution: Scott Niedermayer.
Niedermayer currently captains the Anaheim Ducks and has lead them, as well as his former team the New Jersey Devils, to the Stanley Cup. In addition, this may be the last year in the NHL for the 36-year-old. Although he only has three goals on the season, he would become a powerful weapon on the Washington powerplay, something dreams are made of. He along with Mike Green would give them two elite puck-moving defensemen which would be incredibly dangerous for this already powerful offense.
Categories: Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, By Teams, Carolina Hurricanes, Central, Eastern Conference, Nashville Predators, Pacific, Southeast, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Western Conference Tags: Alexander Sulzer, Anaheim Ducks, Bob Murray, Bruce Boudreau, Cody Franson, Corey Masisak, David Backes, David Perron, Ducks Blog, Eric Stephens, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jordon Leopold, Michael Nylander, OC Register, Patri, Ryan Suter, Scott Niedermayer, Shea Weber, The Washington Times, Tomas Fleischmann
