by The Hockey News - September 17, 2012 1:25 PM EDT
Last season's 29th-ranked NHL team, Edmonton won the draft lottery for the right to choose first overall and add another high powered forward to their burgeoning unit. But is this collection of firepower ready to ascend, or are the Oilers still a team going through a patient rebuild?
They say you have to be good to be lucky, but in the case of the Edmonton Oilers, they really did just have to be lucky to end up with Nail Yakupov.
by The Canadian Press - September 16, 2012 12:10 AM EDT
As the deadline passed to strike a new CBA deal, the NHL enters its second lockout in seven years.
When the moment of truth arrived, the NHL and NHL Players' Association were nowhere near the bargaining table.
The sides remained so far apart in negotiations that no last-ditch attempt was even made before the league entered its fourth work stoppage in 20 years.
by Jason Kay - September 16, 2012 12:00 AM EDT
THN's editor in chief writes about how THN will cover hockey during an NHL lockout.
To borrow a line from a song, I should be weeping but it only hurts when I yawn. After enduring two lockouts as a member of The Hockey News staff, and feeling particularly raw in 2004-05 when we lost an entire season, I decided not to over-invest myself emotionally in the CBA follies this time around.
by The Hockey News - September 15, 2012 10:54 AM EDT
Despite a strong record at home last season, the Winnipeg Jets were awful enough on the road to miss out on the post-season. Now in their second year back in the Peg, did the Jets do enough in the off-season to see improvement?
Despite a strong record at home last season, the Winnipeg Jets were awful enough on the road to miss out on the post-season. Now in their second year back in the Peg, did the Jets do enough in the off-season to see improvement?
Today’s Puck Panel discusses the merits and shortfalls of the Jets and why THN settled on them to finish 14th in the East.
by The Hockey News - September 14, 2012 11:32 AM EDT
The Colorado Avalanche missed the playoffs for the second season in a row and will return in 2012-13 with mostly the same team, so will they improve? THN has the Avs pegged at 14th in the West and today's Puck Panel discusses the good and bad about the team.
The Colorado Avalanche missed the playoffs for the second season in a row and will return in 2012-13 with mostly the same team, so will they improve?
In our Yearbook, THN predicted the Avalanche to wind up 14th in the Western Conference, ahead of only the Columbus Blue Jackets.
by The Hockey News - September 13, 2012 12:53 PM EDT
A budding team with loads of promise, is this the year the New York Islanders finally take a major step towards or into the playoffs, or will they languish in a lottery slot once again? John Tavares leads the charge, but there are still questions that linger on Long Island.
A budding team with loads of promise, is this the year the New York Islanders finally take a major step towards or into the playoffs, or will they languish in a lottery slot once again? John Tavares leads the charge, but there are still questions that linger on Long Island.
by The Hockey News - September 12, 2012 11:17 AM EDT
Today's THN Puck Panel starts our look at 30 teams in 30 days by breaking down what to expect from the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. After trading Rick Nash, is the team destined to finish last again?
The Blue Jackets traded their franchise player, Rick Nash, to the New York Rangers over the summer and left fans with little to cheer about. After finishing last in the league a season ago and losing the draft lottery to Edmonton, the perpetually struggling franchise turned the page to a new chapter.
by The Hockey News - September 9, 2012 5:20 PM EDT
THN.com's Backchecking articles look at the careers of former greats and chronicles their lives after hockey. This time we've made a video out of it. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr at The Hockey News headquarters in Toronto as part of Orr's promotional tour for Livrelief pain relief cream.
THN.com's Backchecking articles look at the careers of former greats and chronicles their lives after hockey. This time we've made a video out of it.
by The Hockey News - September 4, 2012 3:22 PM EDT
Being selected 20th overall at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft was exciting enough for Beau Bennett, but the California native had the added thrill of being drafted in his home state, as Los Angeles hosted. Now Bennett is ready to embark on his life as a professional and THN's Ryan Kennedy caught up for a chat.
Being selected 20th overall at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft was exciting enough for Beau Bennett, but the California native had the added thrill of being drafted in his home state, as Los Angeles hosted.
by The Hockey News - September 3, 2012 10:38 AM EDT
Michael Cammalleri didn’t have the type of season he was hoping for in 2011-12. After battling through an early-season injury and slump he was traded from Montreal to Calgary on January 12 for Rene Bourque. THN's Ryan Kennedy caught up with Cammalleri as he looks forward to the challenge of leading the Flames back to the post-season.
Michael Cammalleri definitely didn’t have the type of season he was hoping for in 2011-12. After battling through an early-season injury and slump he was traded from Montreal to Calgary on January 12 for Rene Bourque.
by The Hockey News - September 2, 2012 11:24 AM EDT
After signing a six-year extension with the Flyer this summer, Wayne Simmonds will be expected to build upon his 28-goal season from 2011-12. THN's Ryan Kennedy caught up with Simmonds, who was acquired in the Mike Richards trade.
Job security is something we all seek in our professional careers and in mid-August that is just what Wayne Simmonds got from the Philadelphia in the form of a six–year contract extension.
by The Hockey News - September 1, 2012 10:00 AM EDT
Scott Laughton wasn't the most flashy prospect taken in the NHL draft, but the Flyers saw enough drive and potential t take him 20th overall. THN's Ryan Kennedy caught up with Laughton at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.
Scott Laughton wasn't the most flashy prospect taken in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, but the Philadelphia Flyers were impressed by his responsible play in the defensive zone and staunch work ethic.
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- Los Angeles' Colin Fraser. The Kings have lost two in a row and are now tied 2-2 in their series against the San Jose Sharks.
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