Rambling about Patrick Laine, further thoughts on Vadim Shipachyov, Zack Kassian and more *** I have had much to say about the World Hockey Championship this year. I usually don’t because I only put on the game if I’m around a TV (or at my desk) and a game is on. But when it’s over [...]
There are conflicting arguments as to whether the Oilers will trade the fourth overall pick. […]
Blues pull even, Penguins goalie controversy, and more hockey… […]
This week, The Journey examines which 2015-16 rookies could star in their sophomore seasons and who might slightly regress in Year 2. […]
Are we set for Flower Power in Game 5? And a look at secondary assists as an indicator of regression for defensemen. […]
Frozen Pool: Digging into Vladimir Tarasenko's ice time and production. **** We continue our playoff editions of Frozen Pool Forensics by looking at one of the league’s top snipers. Vladimir Tarasenko is no stranger to the spotlight. The lauded 24-year-old winger has long been considered one of the premier talents coming out of Russia this [...]
Blues/Sharks, Justin Abdelkader, Gustav Nyquist, Jaroslav Halak, Thomas Greiss **** The shot totals might have been somewhat close, and the game wasn't a huge blowout, but this contest never really seemed in doubt. San Jose took Game 3 by a 3-0 score to take the series lead 2-1, dominating for about 80-percent of the game. [...]
Recap of Pens/Bolts, scoring chance numbers from this year, Artemi Panarin, and some eulogies. **** Though the final score of 4-2 for Pittsburgh looks fairly close, and the score for most of it was, this game was a showcase for how good the Penguins are. You know, there is a lot that can be said [...]
Who is the better fantasy hockey option - Evander Kane or Boone Jenner? Breaking it all down for you... Battling this week are two coveted young multi-cat forwards: Evander Kane and Boone Jenner. Should we expect either to hit 60 points – health permitting – in the near future; and which one might have [...]
Rambling about the greatness of Burns, Fabbri’s sneaky-good year, and more Justin Schultz… *** Brent Burns, Conn Smythe winner? If the Sharks win the Cup, you bet your ass! Sure, Logan Couture leads the league and points and perhaps he finishes that way. Or perhaps Joe Pavelski ends up taking it. But Burns is a [...]
