* Carey Price is done for the series with a lower body injury. Budaj time. * My quick post-mortem take on the Canucks. Things aren't as rosy as they once were in Vancouver. * Caught most of the third and all of overtime in the Ducks/Wings game. Great, great [...]
The Islanders could very easily be up 3-1 in their series with the Pens if not for that heartbreaking loss on Sunday. Nevertheless, New York is in good shape at 2-2 and could be looking at a major upset. John Tavares and company have had no trouble keeping up with Pittsburgh when it comes to [...]
The Sabres have elected to keep Ron Rolston on as their head coach for next season. Not going for an established coach indicates to me that they are indeed going 'rebuild', and that the unproven coach can grow as the team grows. * My thoughts on the Calder finalists - I think the right picks [...]
* I'd be remiss if I didn't start this week's ramblings by touching on the first Toronto Maple Leafs playoff win in the better part of a decade. From the storylines, to the matchup strategy, to the quality of Toronto's goals, to the cultural relevence of the event, that was just a totally engrossing [...]
In last week’s article, I looked at a handful of North American skaters who have seen their rankings fluctuate in NHL Central Scouting’s final 2013 draft prospect rankings compared to their mid-season rank. This week we hop across the pond to look at three European skaters who may see a change in when their name is called at the draft in June.
* My frame-by-frame breakdown of the Kesler goals from Game 2 (via Canucks.com) * Montreal got back into the series with a total team effort. Oh, and some goals helped, too. I really like the Galchenyuk-Plekanec-Gallagher line. In particular, Galchenyuk and Gallagher are building some nice chemistry this season. If you are a fan of [...]
* Two games for Eric Grbya. Ummmmkay. Looks like Patrick Wiercioch will draw in tonight. Big fan of his game. Great puck mover. * The Interactive Playoff Draft List (get it here) has been updated based on the standings as of today, plus Columbus (still in it) as well as injury [...]
* Boston and Pittsburgh both showed why they are the favourites in their respective matchups. Boston controlled the play against the Leafs, while Pittsburgh outclassed the Isles in every area of the game. Can anyone tell me why Orr and McLaren drew in to the Leafs lineup over Matt Frattin and... anybody? [...]
My Playoff Draft List is updated completely. Fully customizable, instant download, complete with notes - and even a sheet with my own personal picks if you'd rather go with those. Thanks for supporting the site. * Congratulations to Russ Miller for finishing second place in the Industry Experts League to Kukla's Korner, facing down competition [...]
In part 2 of this 3 part series, I unveil the second defensive pairing, the third line, and the head coach
Welcome to the sixth edition of my end-of-season Prime Cuts roster. To make this team, a player must have made a significant contribution to his respective NHL team in 2013 (especially relative to expectations). I want to reward players who came out of nowhere to produce, but at the same time I also want to recognize stellar performances from elite talents.
