by Rory Boylen - November 8, 2011 4:06 PM EST
The undrafted college free agent didn't ever fit in with the Kings, but has come along fast since moving to Tampa Bay.
Undrafted college free agents are an interesting and unpredictable bunch. For every Martin St-Louis there are 10 T.J. Trevelyans. But that’s the risk-reward behind acquiring players this way.
by Rory Boylen - November 1, 2011 12:53 PM EDT
With Halloween on the brain this author writes about four players that have been a treat to watch so far.
Happy All Saints Day everyone – otherwise known as “my stomach hurts from eating too much candy” Day.
It’s the time of year when early-season surprises begin to either slip back to reality or form into a trend.
by Rory Boylen - October 25, 2011 2:12 PM EDT
Some might think it's in Vancouver's best interest to trade Roberto Luongo, but this author thinks that is just plain dumb.
I’m often amazed at how confidently some people expect a prospect to come in and instantly fix a problem. The NHL is more of a young man’s league than ever, but this logic still spits in the face of reality.
by Rory Boylen - October 18, 2011 12:33 PM EDT
Are the Sharks slipping? Is Phil Kessel on his way to an award-worthy season? Is Ovechkin going to have another point drop? C'mon Man!
My New York Jets are coming off a nice and much-needed win over Miami Monday night, so I’m feeling pretty good and am optimistic at another playoff run.
by Rory Boylen - October 12, 2011 3:24 PM EDT
Some great players aren't great to watch. Others make it well worth the time to watch them work their magic.
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by Rory Boylen - October 9, 2011 11:35 AM EDT
The OHL's first overall pick is off to a good start for the rebuilding Barrie Colts and got on the board for the first time Saturday night.
BARRIE, ONT. – A little bit of history was written Saturday night just off Mapleview Drive when Aaron Ekblad, the first player since John Tavares to be granted exceptional player status and early entry into the Ontario League, notched his first goal (and point) of his junior career with a point shot on a man advantage against the Niagara IceDogs in a wild 8-6 win.
by Rory Boylen - August 30, 2011 4:16 PM EDT
More often than not, making prospects develop slowly in minor leagues works best and the Panthers have to handle Huberdeau correctly.
Inevitably – and usually immediately after – a prospect chosen in the first round of the draft will be visualized on the ice with a cast of current players.
by Rory Boylen - August 23, 2011 2:55 PM EDT
Is a dynasty all about winning consecutive championships, or is it more about continuous domination?
After 2009’s Stanley Cup championship, the hockey world was buzzing at the prospect of a Pittsburgh Penguins dynasty. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury – all the main pieces that brought a title and back-to-back final appearances to Pittsburgh were in place and they were all still at the beginning of their careers.
by Rory Boylen - August 9, 2011 2:00 PM EDT
If you had to pick one piece of hockey history that still gives you goose bumps as your all-time favorite, what would it be?
There are certain moments captured in hockey history that, when you re-visit them in video or your mind’s eye, give you goose bumps of nostalgia.
by Rory Boylen - July 23, 2011 8:58 AM EDT
The PD13 camp in Ekaterinburg culminates with the kids getting the full NHL experience, including one-game championship tilt.
EKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - Hello Russia and hockey fans in the Baltic states and Kazakhstan…
Welcome to game day at PD13. The drills and training are complete and the draft is behind us, so on Friday it was time for The Banditos and The Torpedoes to hit the ice and face off for the Pavel Datsyuk Cup.
by Rory Boylen - July 22, 2011 11:40 AM EDT
Things get "serious" at the PD13 camp as the kids are split into two teams for the final-day showdown.
EKATERINBURG, RUSSIA – So far at the PD13 camp, the kids have been put through countless drills on and off the ice. The entire program is designed to work on attributes that have made Pavel Datsyuk one of the world’s best players: puck protection, stickhandling, skating, body positioning, etc.
by Rory Boylen - July 21, 2011 10:55 AM EDT
Attention turns to the goalies in this edition of Rory Boylen's reports from Pavel Datsyuk's hockey camp in Russia.
EKATERINBURG, RUSSIA – Pavel Datsyuk may be one of the NHL’s premier skating talents, but here at the PD13 hockey school there’s also a place for goalies.
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