NHL Roster Stability: When the best move is none at all
There are many qualities the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks have in common, from superstar goalies who have waited in the wings for their chance to lead their teams deep into the playoffs to...
View ArticleCanadian Hockey League bans European goaltenders
The Canadian Hockey League recently made the bold decision to ban all European goaltenders from playing in the CHL. The decision comes on the heels of what the organization has perceived as decreased...
View ArticleIs New Jersey a better situation for Cory Schneider?
The trade that sent Cory Schneider from the Vancouver Canucks to the New Jersey Devils took a lot of hockey fans by surprise. Now the up and coming star won't be limited by the indefinite presence of...
View ArticleOil Stains: Why Edmonton’s rebuild hasn’t gone according to plan
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. After suffering through a terrible stretch of years that saw the Edmonton Oilers make the playoffs just once between lockouts (in 2005-06 no less), change was...
View ArticleUpon Further Inspection: The 2013 Hockey Hall of Fame Class
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its newest members last week and in November will officially welcome two defensemen, one with sublime skill and the other highly physical, an all-time great power...
View ArticleThe Unheralded Career of Mike Knuble
He may not have been a household name, but Mike Knuble has been one of the top complementary players in the NHL for quite some time. Retirement is a likely possibility for him this year and while his...
View ArticleHow to Create Hysteria: The Roberto Luongo Chronicles
Mike Gillis, the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, must have eschewed the Public Relations courses during his academic career as well. As a result, hysteria revolving his handling of Roberto...
View ArticleOld Timers’ Game: The NHL Post-40
If you're like us at TheGP, you're nearing a very significant moment in your hockey fandom. The players you grew up watching are now on the precipice of ultimate retirement. While we've seen football,...
View ArticleBlues Clues: When Everything Isn’t Enough
On paper, it would seem that the St. Louis Blues have all the necessary pieces to take home the Stanley Cup come June 2014. Fans and prognosticators both see plenty to like in the current incarnation...
View ArticleHouse of Caps: Ovechkin Ready to Take D.C. by Storm
This is going to be a crucial season for Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, the reigning Hart Trophy winner who once again held the hottest stick in the league last year and once again suffered...
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