NHL teams must soon make a decision on the 2011-12 fate of their rookies - NHL
When he got the call into an office to talk to Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville, Brandon Saad suspected his NHL dream would be put on hold. The second...
View ArticleDevelopment of Panthers' Jacob Markstrom could alter goalie trade market - NHL
It was the logical move. Veteran goalie Scott Clemmensen was back from knee surgery and the Panthers needed to find the roster space to activate him b...
View ArticleCraig Smith an early season key for Nashville Predators - NHL
Craig Smith was sitting in a sociology class at the University of Wisconsin this past summer when his decision started to clear up. For days, really w...
View ArticlePlayers are saving up for possibility of lockout - NHL
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- The last time there was a work stoppage in the NHL, life was much different for Dustin Brown. When the lockout hit hockey in 20...
View Article2012 NHL Awards - Custance Calder Trophy pick, snubs
The league announced its Calder Trophy finalists for rookie of the year on Friday afternoon, with Colorado's Gabriel Landeskog, Edmonton's Ryan Nugent...
View ArticleNHL -- Examining the best, worst cases for New York Rangers prospect Chris...
When a player arrives on the NHL scene as successfully as Rangers forward Chris Kreider did last spring, it's natural to look for signs of contentment...
View ArticleNHL -- Best and worst case for St. Louis Blues prospect Vladimir Tarasenko
It's hard not to appreciate his honesty. Some teams will pump up their prospects regardless of how good they project them to be. Others are overly cau...
View ArticleNHL -- Best and worst case for Chicago Blackhawks prospect Brandon Saad
On Friday, members of the 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks team that won the Stanley Cup will be reuniting in a game for charity. It's a fun event that shou...
View ArticleNHL - Best case, worst case for Detroit Red Wings D prospect Brendan Smith
There's no doubt seasoning in the American Hockey League is crucial to the growth of most young hockey players. When citing the virtues of the league,...
View ArticleNHL - Vladimir Tarasenko leads impressive crop of impact rookies
During the first game of the season, Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard spotted St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko, only he didn't know it ...
View ArticleNHL - Patrick Kane leads off-the-radar candidates for top NHL awards
Before the season started, ESPN's panel of hockey enthusiasts was asked to make predictions for all the major NHL awards. Five players were picked to ...
View ArticleNHL - Why teams should trade early
TORONTO -- In 2011, when Peter Chiarelli bolstered the Bruins for a Stanley Cup run, he made his deadline deals with plenty of time to spare. He acqui...
View ArticleIs Valeri Nichushkin the most NHL-ready rookie? - NHL
To get an idea of how challenging it can be to make the adjustment to the life of an NHL rookie at 18 years old, consider this story from Steven Stamk...
View ArticleSan Jose Sharks' early success not a fluke - NHL
There are a lot of flashy explanations for the San Jose Sharks' success. Tomas Hertl has emerged as one of the game's best rookies, with his combinati...
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