Bluenotes 2-10-11: Positive trends and building blocks
The St. Louis Blues are creeping back in to playoff contention in the West, NHLHS Blues correspondent Jeff Quirin takes a look at their recent games, along with who's hot and a little trade talk.
Categories: St. Louis Blues, Trade Rumors, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: 2011 NHL Trade Deadline, Andy McDonald, Barret Jackman, Carlo Coaliacovo, David Perron, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Jaroslav Halak, NHL, NHL Trade Rumors, Nikita Nikitin, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Taylor Hall, Ty Conklin
Bobrovsky attempting to end Flyers’ Calder futility
There have been many fantastic first-year players to wear the Orange-and-Black throughout the storied history of the Philadelphia Flyers franchise, but none has ever taken home the Calder Trophy as the National Hockey League's rookie-of-the-year. That may change this season.
Categories: Calder Profiles, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bill barber, Brian Boucher, Calder trophy, Eric Lindros, Jeff Skinner, Logan Couture, Martin Brodeur, National Hockey League, New York Rangers, NHL, orange-and-black, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Raymond bourque, Rookie of the Year, Ryan Miller, sergei bobrovsky, Taylor Hall
Skid row: Sharks lose five in a week
In a competitive Western Conference a losing streak can take a team from top to bottom in the standings, NHLHS San Jose Sharks correspondent Stephanie Lee goes over the Sharks latest loss, in a series of five.
Categories: [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Antti Niemi, Clarke MacArthur, Colton Orr, Dan Boyle, Dany Heatley, Dion Phanuef, J.S Giguere, James Reimer, Joe Thornton, Logan Couture, Patrick Marleau, Phil Kessel, San Jose Sharks, san jose sharks toronto maple leafs, Taylor Hall, Toronto Maple Leafs
Thrashers Mid-Season Rookie Report Card: Alexander Burmistrov
With the halfway mark of the NHL season upon us, NHLHS Atlanta Thrashers correspondent Laura Astorian gives her views on Thrashers' rookie Alexander Burmistrov.
Categories: Atlanta Thrashers, Eastern Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: alexander burmistrov, Atlanta Thrashers, Evander Kane, Jordan Eberle, Logan Couture, Peter Regin, Taylor Hall, Tyler Seguin
What the Wild are lacking
NHLHS Minnesota Wild correspondent Josh Sargent goes over what he feels this team is lacking and what they need to do to change it.
Categories: Minnesota Wild, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrew Brunette, Antti Miettinen, Brad Staubitz, Brent Burns, Derek Boogaard, Guillaume Latendresse, Jaques Lemaire, John Scott, Jordan Eberle, Jose Theodore, Marion Gaborik, Martin Havlat, Matt Cullen, Mikeal Granlund, Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild, Nick Schultz, Niklas Backstrom, Paul Stastny, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Ryan Kesler, Steve Ott, Taylor Hall, Todd Richards
To lose or not lose…The Oilers lottery pick future
NHL Hot Stove Edmonton Oilers correspondent Kane Lambert talks about the recent winning ways of the Oil and what it could mean for their future.
Categories: Edmonton Oilers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Edmonton Oilers, Jordan Eberle, Magnus Paajarvi, NHL, Taylor Hall
St. Louis Blues: A weekend to describe a season
NHLHS St. Louis Blues correspondent Jeff Quirin discusses the latest Blues news and the importance of having Alex Steen in the lineup
Categories: Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alex Steen, Andy McDonald, Edmonton Oilers, Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues, Taylor Hall, Vancouver Canucks
Edmonton Oilers: Oil Change update
After a slow start the Edmonton Oilers seemed to have found an offensive groove. NHLHS Oilers correspondent Kane Lambert takes a look at the youth movement known as "Oil Change".
Categories: Edmonton Oilers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Dany Heatley, Edmonton Oilers, Jeff Skinner, Jordan Eberle, Magnus Paajarvi, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Sam Gagner, Taylor Hall, Toronto Maple Leafs
Thursday night NHL (Oiler/Colorado) recap
NHLHS Edmonton Oilers correspondent Kane Lambert discusses how the Oilers responded after being called out by head coach Tom Renney.
Categories: St. Louis Blues, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrew Cogliano, Colorado Avalanche, Dustin Penner, Edmonton Oilers, Gilbert Brule, Jordan Eberle, Kevin Shattenkirk, Magnus Paajarvi, Martin Gerber, Matt Duchene, Peter Budaj, San Jose Sharks, Taylor Hall, Theo Peckham, Tom Renney
“Are you not Entertained?”
NHLHS Edmonton Oilers correspondent Kane Lambert discusses the battle of Alberta, in hockey, between the Oilers and Flames.
Categories: Edmonton Oilers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Ales Hemskey, Jordan Eberle, Kurtis Foster, Magnus Paajarvi, Nikolai Khabibulin, Shawn Horcoff, Taylor Hall
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
Edmonton Oilers fans excited for upcoming season
NHLHS Edmonton Oilers Correspondent Trent Kondo takes a look at the excitement Edmonton Oilers fans should look forward too this upcoming season.
Categories: Edmonton Oilers, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Ales Hemsky, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Vande Velde, Devan Dubnyk, Dustin Penner, Edmonton Oilers, Jeff Deslauriers, Jim Vandermeer, Jordan Eberle, Kurtis Foster, Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson, Mark Streit, Martin Gerber, New York Islanders, Nikolai Khabibulin, Ryan Whitney, Shawn Horcoff, Sheldon Souray, Taylor Hall, Tom Renney, Washington Capitals
Sam Gagner inks two-year deal with the Oilers
Sam Gagner received his just deserves today in accepting a 2 year deal worth $4.55 million dollars. Gagner, son of ex-Nhler Dave Gagner, had a decent season last year tallying 15 goals and 26 assists for 41 points matching his production from the 2008/2009 season albeit playing 8 less games.
