The Detroit Red Wings ran away from the pack last season to again win the President’s trophy and followed up with a Cup win. The power is clearly in the West. … Phoenix Coyotes â Another young team that has accumulated young talent and will make a playoff push in 2009 . The Yotes made [...]
What to look for: Chris Osgood is 11 wins away from becoming the 10th NHL goalie with 400 victories. Osgood is 84-27-18 in the regular season and 29-12 in the playoffs since coming back to the Red Wings for a second stint before the 2005-06 season. … Nicklas Lidstrom had his run of three straight Norris Trophy wins snapped by Boston's Zdeno Chara last season.
We’ve done the East, and now, the West… 1. San Jose The good… On paper, lots. The Sharks subtracted a player who went from 56 to 12 goals in the blink of an eye (Jonathan Cheechoo) and added a player who has averaged 37 goals a year over his seven year career and who is in his prime (Dany Heatley). The Sharks otherwise return their top four goal scorers and point producers from...
Well Ladies and Gentlemen, ready or not, the NHL Season is almost upon us and we have to admit, we're not ready for it because after the summer we've had, we're just going to have to start drinking... But we digress so let's get this started in the usual predicted order of finish.... Central Division: Detroit Red Wings : (51-31; 112 points; 1st Central Division, 2nd Western Conference, 3rd Overall;...
The NHL Draft isn’t like the ones held by the NBA or the NFL. Work up whatever fervor you like; 98.9 percent of the the teens and foreigners awkwardly pronounced behind a podium won’t be making an impact on your favorite team this season. But hey, some people like to celebrate this sort of stuff, and [...]
What can you say about “Evgeni Malkin’s performance last night? There were stretches where he looked downright Ovechkin-esque, doing everything but playing goal. And shoving Sidney Crosby. He’ll get there, though. I thought Malkin’s potential seemed to have plateaued, but after last night’s game, I’m curious just how much he’s capable of. Over in the Western...
Homer: Hey, could you get that thing for … Johan Franzen: Oh, I’ll get that thing for you. Homer: Oh, how’d you get that? Franzen: What do you mean? Homer: How’d you get that? Franzen: The thing? I reached out … Homer: Stop. Franzen: What? Homer: How’d you reach out? Franzen: How’d I reach out? Homer: Yeah, how’d you act? Franzen: Well, I saw the thing...
by Adam Gretz Filed under: Blackhawks , Wings The Western Conference Finals brings us one of the classic Original Six rivalries in the NHL, as Detroit and Chicago square off with a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals on the line. The Red Wings are looking to become the first team to repeat as champions since they did it during the 1997 and 1998 seasons, while Chicago is looking to return to the finals for...
Holy hell, that was a wild third period. In case you missed it, or want to take a peek again: That last Kane goal was dirty. And now, some reaction from around the Web: Ross McKeon: It was a signature game in the career of Chicago’s young superstar. Kane collected the first Blackhawks’ playoff hat trick in 15 seasons [...]
Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks Match scheduled: Last updated: 06-05-2009 from 04:30 until 07:30 05-05-2009 on 10:16 Game #3 (Series tied 1-1) - Best of 7 - Western Conference Semi Finals :: Playoffs - NHL Season 2008/2009 WATCH LİVE
Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Match scheduled: Last updated: 06-05-2009 from 02:00 until 05:00 05-05-2009 on 10:16 Game #3 (Series tied 1-1) - Best of 7 - Western Conference Semi Finals :: Playoffs - NHL Season 2008/2009 WATCH LİVE