by The Hockey News - February 21, 2013 1:36 PM EST
After joining the Senators for part of their playoff series with the Rangers last spring, Jakob Silfverberg is a full-time member of the squad this season and proving he belongs in the NHL. THN's Matt Larkin caught up with the 22-year-old Swede to discuss his transition to the North American game and much more.
As a rookie, getting your first taste of NHL action during a playoff series can be a challenging experience. But Jakob Silfverberg embraced the opportunity when he joined the Ottawa Senators during their series with the New York Rangers last spring.
by The Hockey News - February 20, 2013 12:50 PM EST
Mika Zibanejad got his first taste of NHL action last year when the Ottawa Senators gave the young Swede a nine-game tryout. Zibanejad returned to Sweden after his audition and continued his development.
THN’s Matt Larkin caught up with the 19-year-old center to discuss playing in the American League during the lockout and much more.
Mika Zibanejad got his first taste of NHL action last year when the Ottawa Senators gave the young Swede a nine-game tryout. Zibanejad returned to Sweden after his audition and continued his development with his hometown Djurgardens team.
by The Hockey News - February 17, 2013 9:40 AM EST
Growing up in Thunder Bay, Ont., and playing pond hockey during the Canadian winters, brothers Eric and Jordan always dreamed of playing in the NHL together. During the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the brothers’ dreams would come true as Jordan was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Growing up in Thunder Bay, Ont., and playing pond hockey during the Canadian winters, brothers Eric and Jordan always dreamed of playing in the NHL together.
by The Hockey News - February 16, 2013 11:10 AM EST
Since retiring from professional hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice. On this instalment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill that develops a player’s ability to get their hands outside their body base to improve stickhandling range.
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 15, 2013 9:44 AM EST
On this edition of the THN Puck Panel, host Matt Larkin is joined by writers Adam Proteau and Ken Campbell to discuss the teams they expect to miss the playoffs despite good starts and the clubs most likely to overcome early struggles.
When Erik Karlsson was cut by Matt Cooke’s skate Wednesday night in Pittsburgh the Ottawa Senators playoff hopes took a serious hit.
by The Hockey News - February 13, 2013 3:20 PM EST
Chris Kelly set career highs in goals (20) and points (39) in the 2011-12 campaign. Kelly, who won a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011, will have the continued responsibility of being a leader on and off the ice this season. THN’s Tyson Geick caught up with the Bruins center to talk about team expectations and more.
Chris Kelly set career highs in goals (20) and points (39) in the 2011-12 campaign. Kelly, who won a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011, will have the continued responsibility of being a leader on and off the ice this season.
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.
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"Probably not. Their depth and our play right now...it doesn't look too good."
- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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