Ryan Kennedy discusses the news and events around the NHL and world of hockey
by Ryan Kennedy - May 9, 2012 12:35 PM EDT
The Kings were hunkered down in a long contract negotiation with their defenseman last summer, but the deal that came out of it has been working out fine.
Based on the way Drew Doughty has played for the red-hot Los Angeles Kings lately, it seems almost unfathomable his worth to the team was questioned over the summer.
by Ryan Kennedy - May 3, 2012 2:23 PM EDT
The signing of the Czech forward is an attempt to gain offense, but here's why he probably won't live up to expectations.
The Calgary Flames waded into murky waters Wednesday with the signing of center Roman Cervenka, a 26-year-old Czech free agent who has spent the past two years in the Kontinental League.
by Ryan Kennedy - April 18, 2012 1:02 PM EDT
The Phoenix winger's brutal hit on Marian Hossa gives the Hawks extra motivation for Game 4.
Dare ye anger the Hockey Gods, Raffi Torres?
The stout Phoenix Coyotes winger has once again propelled himself into the spotlight by propelling himself into an unsuspecting opponent.
by Ryan Kennedy - April 11, 2012 12:21 PM EDT
Edmonton must avoid the trap of the "take the best player available" adage and fill the big hole on the blueline.
People often ask hockey writers who they cheer for. Most will say they cheer for players they like; some will simply strut around in a golf shirt with the home team’s crest on it.
by Ryan Kennedy - April 4, 2012 2:43 PM EDT
The playoffs aren't a reality for a number of teams this season, but that doesn't mean they can't bounce back in 2012-13.
Sixteen teams will enter the Stanley Cup playoffs in a week, leaving the rest of the league to ponder what went wrong. A few of those squads will miss by a point or two and be forced to dwell on the one or two blown leads that ultimately cost them a post-season berth over the 82-game schedule.
by Ryan Kennedy - March 28, 2012 12:55 PM EDT
Training with Gary Roberts, Cody Hodgson is due for an explosive season like so many Roberts trainees have had in the past.
With six games remaining, Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos has 55 goals and a legitimate shot at 60. Only two players have scored more in the past decade – Jonathan Cheechoo and Alex Ovechkin – and Stammer is still just 22 years old.
by Ryan Kennedy - March 21, 2012 11:55 AM EDT
What does Alexander Radulov do for the Predators? He makes them stand out in a sea of flawed teams.
‘A-Rad’ is back. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a chance to use that nickname for right winger Alexander Radulov, but I’m sure Nashville fans easily trump my excitement when it comes to the high-scoring Russian.
by Ryan Kennedy - March 14, 2012 1:30 PM EDT
While the Penguins get the face of their franchise back, one of the top prospects for the 2012 draft is ready for his first game of the season.
Two elite players who rock ‘Black and Gold’ on a consistent basis will be back with their teams this week. Wednesday, the Ontario League’s Sarnia Sting welcome back center Alex Galchenyuk, who has missed the entire season with a knee injury.
by Ryan Kennedy - March 7, 2012 3:28 PM EST
The You Can Play project is helping hockey accept the gay community and encourage participation.
The timing could not have been more fortuitous. Just as I was talking to a teen player who had come out of the closet to his team and school, the Burke family’s You Can Play initiative hit the world full-stride, with a public service announcement featuring a cavalcade of NHLers.
by Ryan Kennedy - March 1, 2012 4:35 PM EST
The North Dakota nickname has been a point of contention for years, but now the NCAA and the state are locking horns.
Fighting Sioux fans, I have some advice for you. Actually, wait – can I call you Fighting Sioux fans? Not sure where the lawsuits are at today.
by Ryan Kennedy - February 22, 2012 1:50 PM EST
Anaheim looked all but dead a few weeks ago, but a surge has them in the hunt for the playoffs once again.
Luca Sbisa can pinpoint exactly when the Anaheim Ducks turned their season around. At the beginning of January, with the team in a tragic tailspin, the Ducks earned victories over fellow doormats Columbus and the New York Islanders.
by Ryan Kennedy - February 15, 2012 1:40 PM EST
If the Columbus Blue Jackets do part with their captain, they sure better be getting a boatload of assets back.
The Rick Nash trade frenzy is in full swing and though we must always temper our emotions when such mania strikes (remember Vincent Lecavalier to Montreal in 2009?), it’s definitely worth exploring.
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