by Edward Fraser - September 24, 2009 12:35 PM EDT
Often teased for being the weakest of the weak, the Southeast has produced two of the past five Cup winners and has plenty of Cinderella potential.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS
THN Prediction: Second in the East
Key Additions: Brendan Morrison, C; Mike Knuble, RW
Key Departures: Brent Johnson, G; Donald Brashear, LW; Sergei Fedorov, C; Viktor Kozlov, RW
Though the team lost significant pieces when Viktor Kozlov and Sergei Fedorov bolted for Russia, the additions of Mike Knuble and Brendan Morrison actually make the team better up front.
by Edward Fraser - September 17, 2009 11:34 AM EDT
If you were given the reins of your favorite NHL team and could choose any player to build it around, who would it be?
So, after a life of following the game as a fan, you, to your surprise, have been named GM of your favorite team. To your further shock and awe, the NHL has voided all player contracts and a draft will be held to refill rosters.
by Edward Fraser - September 10, 2009 11:47 AM EDT
With the future of the Phoenix Coyotes still in limbo, the forgotten element is whether or not the team can make a playoff run during the 2009-10 season.
As an avid follower of all things hockey, I have to admit even I’ve grown tired of the Coyotes’ ownership fiasco. The one angle that hasn’t been beaten to death, however, is how the team will fare on the ice.
by Edward Fraser - September 3, 2009 1:29 PM EDT
Searching for players due for impressive seasons? Look no further as we analyze this group of players on the rebound.
If I wasn’t in the midst of a two-week vacation, you might get a well crafted, entertaining lead into this week’s blog, but instead let’s get right into it.
by Edward Fraser - August 27, 2009 9:30 AM EDT
Not included in our summer tournament, we nevertheless rank the best sweaters from Canada's eastern university circuit.
The Canadian Interuniversity Sport – the Great White North’s NCAA equivalent – is home to some great jerseys and will always hold a special place in my heart as I covered the University of Western Ontario Mustangs men’s and women’s teams throughout my days at the school.
by Edward Fraser - August 20, 2009 12:19 PM EDT
This year's free agent market has slowed to a crawl, so why not start looking towards next year for a little excitement?
I’m sure it comes as no surprise that here at THN we contemplate and debate the ins and outs of the hockey world 365 days of the year. So with the remaining UFA crop best described as slim, thoughts turn to next off-season and who’s available to jump ship on July 1, 2010.
by Edward Fraser - August 14, 2009 10:55 AM EDT
The Oilers finished out of the playoff picture last year and with so much cap space already tied up in the current group, it'll be tough to change direction.
It’s one thing for a contending team to be pressed up against the cap ceiling, but quite another for a middling squad to be shackled by financial restraints.
by Edward Fraser - August 7, 2009 11:02 AM EDT
Every off-season it seems the popular thing to do is forget about the Detroit Red Wings, so shouldn't we learn by now?
I wasn’t part of The Hockey News’ annual and hotly debated mid-summer predictions meeting, so it came as a George Laraque punch-sized surprise when I first laid eyes on “our” rundown of teams.
by Edward Fraser - July 31, 2009 9:20 AM EDT
The former NHLer and second-year GM talks openly to THN.com about a number of issues, including his off-season moves and dealing Vinny Lecavalier.
The Lightning’s sophomore GM is overseeing the rebuilding project in Tampa as he tries to turn his club into a Cup contender. The 44-year-old former NHLer and player agent talked to THN.
by Edward Fraser - July 24, 2009 9:10 AM EDT
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Brian Lawton talks candidly to THN.com about this off-season, dealing with ownership, Lecavalier and more.
After the Tampa Bay Lightning’s disastrous 2008-09 campaign, its second straight season missing the playoffs, sophomore Bolts GM Brian Lawton is attempting to steady the ship.
by Edward Fraser - July 17, 2009 11:10 AM EDT
As the free agent frenzy slows down, we look at some of the most shrewd deals that will help teams where they need it most.
There were a few signings in the NHL over the past seven days that didn’t garner the attention they deserve, because it’s players like the following five who can be the difference between making, and advancing in, the playoff dance.
by Edward Fraser - July 9, 2009 12:19 PM EDT
Who says nothing happens over the summer in hockey? Plenty has been going on, leading to many questions this author will answer.
There’s been a lot of goings on since the final buzzer sounded at the Joe and Crosby and Co., hoisted Lord Stanley’s grail. Each move, large or subtle, has questions associated with it and here are three I’ve found intriguing:
Q: Just how bizarre is Saku Koivu going to look in Ducks colors?
A: Really, really freakin’ bizarre.
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