October 20, 2012

New growth in Maple Leafs Gardens

New growth in Maple Leafs Gardens

by The Hockey News - October 20, 2012 12:50 PM EDT

An ambitious Ryerson University initiative dusts off old Maple Leaf Gardens to convert it to a state-of-the art sports complex.
BY NEIL ACHARYA For 68 years, from its opening in 1931 until it was shuttered in 1999, Maple Leaf Gardens was the beating heart of hockey in Toronto and much of Canada.

October 14, 2012

VIDEO: Prospect Jason Dickinson generating buzz for 2013 NHL draft

VIDEO: Prospect Jason Dickinson generating buzz for 2013 NHL draft

by The Hockey News - October 14, 2012 2:36 PM EDT

Guelph Storm forward Jason Dickinson is off to a solid start in his NHL draft year with seven points through eight games. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with the gifted winger to talk about his expectations for the season, bulking up and leaning on his coach, a former NHLer.
Guelph Storm forward Jason Dickinson is off to a solid start in his NHL draft year with seven points through eight games. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with the gifted winger to talk about his expectations for the season, bulking up and leaning on his coach, a former NHLer.

October 13, 2012

VIDEO: Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Stuart Percy embracing leadership role in OHL

VIDEO: Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Stuart Percy embracing leadership role in OHL

by The Hockey News - October 13, 2012 10:39 AM EDT

After a season truncated by injury, defenseman Stuart Percy is ready to prove why Toronto made him a first round draft pick in 2011. Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the ever-expanding role of the Mississauga Steelheads star.
After a season truncated by injury, defenseman Stuart Percy is ready to prove why Toronto made him a first round draft pick in 2011. Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the ever-expanding role of the Mississauga Steelheads star.

October 12, 2012

No NHL, no problem: Hockey Night in Cleveland

No NHL, no problem: Hockey Night in Cleveland

by Ken Campbell - October 12, 2012 4:23 PM EDT

Ken Campbell travels to Cleveland to watch a bantam AA game and finds a couple ambitious players.
Oct. 10 – Cleveland Skating Club; Shaker Heights, Ohio Cleveland Skating Club 3, Cleveland Sharks 1 Cleveland Skating Club – Jimmy Warren (2), Henry Frontini Cleveland Sharks – Cameron Landis SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – Hockey Night in Suburban Cleveland is not to be confused with Curling Night in Suburban Cleveland.


VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Pittsburgh Penguins

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Pittsburgh Penguins

by The Hockey News - October 12, 2012 1:56 PM EDT

The Pittsburgh Penguins have established themselves as perennial favorites for the Stanley Cup, but the way they exited the 2012 post-season was worrisome. On today's conclusion of 30 teams in 30 days, we look at the Pittsburgh Penguins and explain why THN pegged them to finish first in the East.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have established themselves as perennial favorites for the Stanley Cup, but the way they exited the 2012 post-season was worrisome.

October 11, 2012

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - St. Louis Blues

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - St. Louis Blues

by The Hockey News - October 11, 2012 1:59 PM EDT

No team took the NHL by storm in 2011-12 quite like the St. Louis Blues. The team enjoyed a 22-point improvement and got back to the playoffs for the first time since 2009. It was also their first division title since 2000. Will we see a fall back to the pack from St. Louis this season, or will they continue on as an elite NHL club?
No team took the NHL by storm in 2011-12 quite like the St. Louis Blues. The team enjoyed a 22-point improvement and got back to the playoffs for the first time since 2009.

October 10, 2012

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Boston Bruins

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Boston Bruins

by The Hockey News - October 10, 2012 3:12 PM EDT

The 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins earned 49 wins and a No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, but they were ousted in Round 1 by Washington. Despite that, the Bruins rank high on the list of Stanley Cup contenders, even without Tim Thomas, who says he will take this season off.
The 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins earned 49 wins and a No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, but they were ousted in Round 1 by Washington.

October 9, 2012

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Vancouver Canucks

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Vancouver Canucks

by The Hockey News - October 9, 2012 3:29 PM EDT

The Canucks' situation in net is less of a controversy and more of an embarrassment of riches. Their defense is deep and was bolstered by the acquisition of Jason Garrison. And their forwards provide a lot of excitement and lead one of the most offensive teams in the league. So how can you bet against them?
The Vancouver Canucks have been the top regular season team for the past two NHL seasons, but this team of stars is coming off a miserable playoffs in which they were ousted in the opening round.


VIDEO: One-on-one with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman

VIDEO: One-on-one with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman

by The Hockey News - October 9, 2012 10:12 AM EDT

After sustaining a concussion that cost him a month of action last season, Victor Hedman upped his game for the Lightning and showed glimpses of his offensive potential. Hedman finished the year with five goals and 23 points in 61 games, well above his points-per-game average from his first two seasons.
After sustaining a concussion that cost him a month of action last season, Victor Hedman upped his game for the Lightning and showed glimpses of his offensive potential.

October 8, 2012

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Washington Capitals

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Washington Capitals

by The Hockey News - October 8, 2012 11:15 AM EDT

What’s old is new in Washington as the team has brought in former sweet-handed Capital Adam Oates as the new coach and with him an apparent return to an offensive style that produced much regular season success just a few years ago. Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell join host Matt Larkin to discuss what's in store.
What’s old is new in Washington as the team has brought in former sweet-handed Capital Adam Oates as the new coach and with him an apparent return to an offensive style that produced much regular season success just a few years ago.

October 7, 2012

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Los Angeles Kings

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - Los Angeles Kings

by The Hockey News - October 7, 2012 4:50 PM EDT

The only question surrounding the Kings will be whether we'll get the 2011-12 regular season edition, which finished eighth, or the playoff model, which ran roughshod over the competition on their way to their first Stanley Cup. What will decide Los Angeles' fate? Ken Campbell and Adam Proteau join host Matt Larkin to discuss.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's the philosophy Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi took into the summer when the only moves he made was to re-sign his restricted free agents in order to keep his Stanley Cup-winning roster entirely intact.

October 6, 2012

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - New York Rangers

VIDEO: 30 teams in 30 days - New York Rangers

by The Hockey News - October 6, 2012 12:51 PM EDT

The New York Rangers surprised with just how good they were a season ago, but that unexpected success has changed the perspective about the team. Now it is anticipated New York will be among the best in the NHL.
The New York Rangers surprised with just how good they were a season ago, but that unexpected success has changed the perspective about the team.

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"We're playing the defending champs and you can tell they're not going to beat themselves. That team, just from them going all the way, you can see it over there. There's no panic…You can tell that's a machine over there and we've got to be at our best."

- San Jose's Scott Gomez on the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles leads the series 2-1.

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