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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Mike Smith - October 5, 2012 11:25 PM EDT
Even if players see a reduction in their percentage of revenues, which is all but assured, their salaries will still rise in the end.
Who will be the winners in the current collective bargaining agreement negotiations? The players will win. In professional sports, the players’ salaries always rise, regardless of the CBA.
by The Hockey News - October 5, 2012 2:11 PM EDT
Ever since they won the Stanley Cup in 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks have been recovering from the salary-cap-induced sell-off that occurred shortly after. But at least they've continued as a playoff team, notching 101 points a season ago, good enough for sixth in the West. What kind of team will the Hawks be this season?
Ever since they won the Stanley Cup in 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks have been recovering from the salary-cap-induced sell-off that occurred shortly after.
by The Hockey News - October 4, 2012 1:47 PM EDT
Despite a high-powered offense and respectable defense, the Philadelphia Flyers were let down by goalie Ilya Bryzgalov in the post-season. The only reason Philadelphia got to Round 2 was because Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was even worse. Today's Puck Panel looks at the Black and Orange and explains why THN pegged them at No. 5 in the Eastern Conference.
Despite a high-powered offense and respectable defense, the Philadelphia Flyers were let down by goalie Ilya Bryzgalov in the post-season. The only reason Philadelphia got to Round 2 was because Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was even worse.
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“I think when you’re at home the first two games, sometimes you get a little bit too comfortable at home. Then you come on the road, maybe it’s like a rude awakening…We’ve had three series to figure that out, learn it. We definitely want to be better (Monday), especially in the first game on the road.”
- Chicago's Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks are 0-3 in Game 3s this playoff.
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