Yearly Archives: 2017

Wild’s Top Unit Underperforming

By |2017-12-19T12:55:44-05:00December 19th, 2017|Lining Up|

  This week we get Wild, watch Patrick Kane develop chemistry with a young talent, and find a new triplet to replace Nikita Kucherov. For quick updates on the newest line combinations and the latest injury news, follow me on Twitter @BrennanDeSouza!   Nick Schmaltz – Artem Anisimov – Patrick Kane   5on5 Goals For: [...]

Eastern Edge: A Wing and a Prayer

By |2017-12-19T01:08:30-05:00December 19th, 2017|Eastern Edge|

  With the Red Wings amazing 25-year playoff streak finally broken last spring, Detroit can focus on the future instead of making the playoffs. Obviously, every team’s goal should be to win the Stanley Cup, not just qualify for the playoffs. Detroit hasn’t had a realistic shot at winning the cup for a good number [...]

Ramblings: Krejci Conundrum

By |2017-12-19T00:59:20-05:00December 19th, 2017|Hockey Rambling|

  David Krejci was a late scratch for the Bruins with an upper-body injury. He is not expected to be available for tonight’s game either. He has now missed 13 games already. When healthy, he has produced at a 60-point rate, fantastic considering he isn’t getting top unit power play time, but these injuries are [...]

Wild West: Turris and the Red-Hot Preds

By |2017-12-18T10:29:22-05:00December 18th, 2017|The Wild West|

Turris and the Red Hot Preds   By Kevin Wickersham     A quick look at the NHL standings shows last year’s Cup runners-up tied with the Blues atop the Western Conference, and for the NHL’s best record (46 points), despite having played three fewer games. The Predators remain the hottest team in hockey with [...]

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