My latest for the CanucksArmy - Kevin Connauton is getting closer to NHL duty. Interesting story in Vancouver – Dan Ellis emailed a reporter with a local paper with reasons why he would be a good back up behind Cory Schneider. Can’t fault him for thinking outside the box. "I would love [...]
The Sharks have acquired Brad Stuart in exchange for Andrew Murray along with a conditional seventh round draft pick in the 2014 NHL entry draft. “Stuart played more short-handed minutes than any other Red Wings defender this past season. San Jose had the second-worst penalty-kill unit this season, a major factor I their [...]
My first attempt at starting a keeper league ended in domination – and disaster.
Claude Giroux is suspended for Game 5 – an elimination game. Not surprised, in fact that’s what I said he’d get. Flyers fans hate Shanahan, but let’s face it the hit was late. And if you have a rule - “you can’t use the ‘well Player X got away with it last week, [...]
Mikkel Boedker – is this a fluke, a hot streak, or a sign of things to come? As Bob McKenzie said last night, this could be the “blossoming of a 22-year-old.” I have a piece I am working on regarding the subject of development. Essentially, the majority of players take a nonlinear path to [...]
Forum will be offline briefly. The big "forum merge" is about to go down. Zidlicky and Andy Greene were the only Devils over 30 minutes (the game went to double OT). Adam Henrique scored his first two goals of the series, including the winner. Florida absolutely crushed New Jersey on faceoffs, [...]
In this weeks report we look at updates, players recently injured, the resulting suspensions, and more.
There are just three weeks to go in the fantasy hockey season. We do want to remind people of the potential AlexRadulov return. Please check your leagues to see about availability but ESPN definitely has him in their database.Anyway, most leagues continue their playoffs this week and it is time to go “Between The Lines” once again.
BREAKING: Alexander Radulov has reportedly reached an agreement (note - link updated again at 9am ET) with his KHL club to be released from the contract there. Barry Trotz: “I don’t expect him to play against the Edmonton Oilers (Tuesday) but I’d like to him in Pittsburgh (Thursday).” I’m going to break down the [...]
Jason Farris, author of Behind the Moves, and currently a member of the front office for the Dallas Stars, has written a number of hockey books. Behind the Moves, a book I reviewed last fall, presents the reader with an in-depth look at the history and current status of hockey’s general managers. One of Jason’s first books, Hail Cesare!, describes the evolution of goaltending in the 1960’s and 70’s through the eyes and mask of goaltender Cesare Maniago.
