by Ben Clymer - February 12, 2013 11:20 AM EST
Players-only meetings can be called for any number of reasons and what is said in them depends on what kind of team it is.
For a team that had so much buzz around it following the signings of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, Minnesota’s 4-4-1 start to the season wasn’t acceptable.
by The Hockey News - February 11, 2013 2:25 PM EST
Despite his success last season, Evander Kane faced much scrutiny in the local Winnipeg media, but the team ignored critics and re-signed Kane to a six-year extension. Ken Campbell caught up with Kane to talk about the young Jets and much more.
Last season, Evander Kane established himself as one of the NHL’s brightest young stars. Kane set career highs in goals (30) and assists (27).
by The Hockey News - February 9, 2013 2:45 PM EST
On this installment of Pro Tips, Daniel Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill that develops a player’s ability to score by adjusting to and controlling loose pucks by using quick hands and body position.
Since retiring from professional hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice.
by The Hockey News - February 8, 2013 3:48 PM EST
On this edition of the Puck Panel host Edward Fraser is joined by writers Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell to discuss rookies who have impressed and the rash of goaltender interference calls this year.
Headed into the abbreviated season we expected certain rookies to make an instant impact and while Vladimir Tarasenko, Nail Yakupov and Justin Schultz have all lived up to their hype, others have far exceeded their own.
by The Hockey News - February 7, 2013 1:10 PM EST
Karl Alzner comes into his fifth year of NHL action having not missed a single game since the 2009-10 regular season. The fifth overall pick in 2007 set career highs in both assists (16) and points (17) last season and hopes he can continue to grow as a defender with the Capitals.
Karl Alzner comes into his fifth year of NHL action having not missed a single game since the 2009-10 regular season. The fifth overall pick in 2007 set career highs in both assists (16) and points (17) last season and hopes he can continue to grow as a defender with the Capitals.
by The Hockey News - February 5, 2013 11:50 AM EST
Petr Mrazek had a whirlwind 2012. The Czech netminder led the Ottawa 67's to a berth in the OHL's East final and he starred for his country at the WJC. This hockey season, Mrazek is looking to work his way up the Detroit Red Wings depth chart. THN's Rory Boylen caught up for a chat with Mrazek.
Petr Mrazek had a whirlwind year in 2012. The Czech native was named best goaltender at the World Junior Championship, as well as being named to the tournament's all-star team.
by The Hockey News - February 2, 2013 11:05 AM EST
On this week's skill development drill video Daniel focuses on the passing skill and improving a player's ability to make a saucer pass.
Since retiring from professional hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice.
by The Hockey News - January 30, 2013 7:05 PM EST
Andrei Markov is leading the Habs to a great start after missing significant time with injury the past two seasons. Ken Campbell caught up with Markov to talk about P.K. Subban, the Habs power play and more.
Coming into this season Andrei Markov had played just 20 games over the past two campaigns. But he seems to have put the injury bug behind him and has helped the Canadiens get off to a good start.
by The Hockey News - January 30, 2013 9:53 AM EST
From the Bell Centre in Montreal, THN's Ken Campbell is joined by the RDS’s Renaud Lavoie and Sun Media’s Chris Stevenson to discuss the Habs, Lightning and streaks in a short season.
From the Bell Centre in Montreal, THN's Ken Campbell is joined by the RDS’s Renaud Lavoie and Sun Media’s Chris Stevenson to discuss.
by The Hockey News - January 28, 2013 4:21 PM EST
Tyler Seguin decided to not take any time off during the lockout, as he spent it with EHC Biel in the Swiss-A league. Now that the lockout is over, Seguin is back with the Boston Bruins for his third NHL season and hoping for his strongest year yet. Last season, Seguin recorded a career high 67 points in 81 games.
Tyler Seguin decided to not take any time off during the lockout, as he spent it with EHC Biel in the Swiss-A league. Now that the lockout is over, Seguin is back with the Boston Bruins for his third NHL season and hoping for his strongest year yet.
by Daniel Tkaczuk - January 26, 2013 12:30 PM EST
The assistant coach of the Owen Sound Attack writes about three things he's looking forward to this NHL season.
Thankfully the NHL and NHLPA resolved their issues to bring hockey back to the ice. Here is what I am looking forward to:
1. Length of Season
Some would argue that an 82-game regular season is too long anyway.
by The Hockey News - January 24, 2013 10:10 AM EST
THN’s Ken Campbell caught up with Brad Richards following the Rangers' first win of this season to discuss how to manage expectations for a team many predicted to go all the way, the accountability that comes with playing for John Tortorella and more.
When Brad Richards was an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2011, he chose to sign a nine-year, $58.5 million contract with the New York Rangers.
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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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