by The Hockey News - April 11, 2013 4:21 PM EDT
Nazem Kadri leads the Leafs with 17 goals and is tied for the lead in points with 40 through 40 games. Because of those numbers the 22-year-old center has received a lot of media attention in recent weeks, including a cover story in the April 29, 2013 edition of The Hockey News magazine.
Barring a monumental collapse, the Toronto Maple Leafs are headed to the post-season for the first time in nine years. And one of the main reasons for their return to respectability is the play of Nazem Kadri.
by The Hockey News - April 9, 2013 3:45 PM EDT
Derick Brassard’s debut with the New York Rangers could not have gone much better, scoring a goal and three assists. While Brassard hasn’t maintained the torrid pace he set in Game 1 with the Blueshirts, he is settling in nicely with the Rangers. THN's Ryan Kennedy caught up with Brassard for a quick chat.
Derick Brassard’s debut with the New York Rangers could not have gone much better. The pivot had a goal, three assists and was dominant in the faceoff circle in a 6-1 win over the Eastern Conference leading Pittsburgh Penguins.
by The Hockey News - April 8, 2013 5:00 PM EDT
Matt Carle is in his second stint with the Lightning, but it will be much longer than his first go-round. THN’s Adam Proteau sat down with 28-year-old defenseman to discuss adjusting to his new team, the compact season and more.
Few may remember Matt Carle’s first stint with the Tampa Bay Lightning and you would have to forgive them. In the summer of 2008, the San Jose Sharks traded Carle, Ty Wishart and two picks, to the Lightning for Dan Boyle and Brad Lukowich.
by The Hockey News - April 6, 2013 9:55 AM EDT
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 installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill that develops a player’s wrist strength to give them the ability to get pucks high when in tight to the goal.
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 - April 5, 2013 11:10 AM EDT
Mark Barberio brought home a lot of hardware in his sophomore season in the American League. Not only was he part of the Calder Cup winning Norfolk Admirals, he also earned the Eddie Shore Trophy, which is awarded to the AHL's top defenseman. THN's Ryan Kennedy caught up with the Montreal native.
Mark Barberio brought home a lot of hardware in his sophomore season in the American League. Not only was he part of the Calder Cup winning Norfolk Admirals, he also earned the Eddie Shore Trophy, which is awarded to the AHL's top defenseman.
by The Hockey News - April 4, 2013 10:05 AM EDT
The 2013 trade deadline has come and gone and while it was not a record setting day, it did finish with a flurry of activity. On this edition of the THN Puck Panel, host Matt Larkin is joined by writers Adam Proteau and Ken Campbell to discuss their winners and losers on trade deadline day.
The 2013 trade deadline has come and gone and while it was not a record setting day, it did finish with a flurry of activity.
On this edition of the THN Puck Panel, host Matt Larkin is joined by writers Adam Proteau and Ken Campbell to discuss their winners and losers on trade deadline day.
by The Hockey News - April 3, 2013 4:55 PM EDT
The trade deadline is upon us, with names such as Mikka Kiprusoff, Roberto Luongo, Keith Yandle and Jason Pominville floating around for trade. Wherever these guys end up, THN has you covered with instant analysis - and be sure to vote on who you think won the biggest deals around the deadline.
The trade deadline is now behind us, and while the day started off slow, the crush at the end of the day provided hokey fans with plenty to talk about.
by The Hockey News - March 31, 2013 9:37 AM EDT
Fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning haven’t had a lot to be excited about this year. But one of the few bright spots has been the steady progression of Victor Hedman. THN’s Adam Proteau sat down with 22-year-old Swede to discuss the learning curve for defensemen, dealing with the media and more.
Fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning haven’t had a lot to be excited about this year. But one of the few bright spots has been the steady progression of Victor Hedman.
by The Hockey News - March 30, 2013 11:05 AM EDT
Since retiring from pro hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed. THN has teamed up with Tkaczuk to create a series of skill development videos. On this installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill that develops a player’s ability to make accurate passes even while turning to avoid defenders.
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 - March 29, 2013 12:14 PM EDT
When Mathieu Garon broke into the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens he appeared to have all the makings of a top-tier starter. And while things haven’t panned out exactly as he had planned, the Chandler, Que., native has developed into one of the better backups in the league.
When Mathieu Garon broke into the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens he appeared to have all the makings of a top-tier starter. And while things haven’t panned out exactly as he had planned, the Chandler, Que.
by The Hockey News - March 27, 2013 1:50 PM EDT
Erik Gudbranson missed the start of this season due to a shoulder injury he suffered while wakeboarding with friends in the summer. And though that unfortunate accident delayed his sophomore season, it did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm Panthers management has for the hulking defenseman.
Erik Gudbranson missed the start of this season due to a shoulder injury he suffered while wakeboarding with friends in the summer. And though that unfortunate accident delayed his sophomore season, it did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm Panthers management has for the hulking defenseman.
by The Hockey News - March 25, 2013 11:25 AM EDT
The 2014 Winter Olympics are less than a year away, so when we were putting together this year’s goalie edition of The Hockey News magazine we started thinking about the frontrunners for those positions in Sochi, Russia. On this edition of the Puck Panel, we look at the top contenders to start for Canada, Russia and the USA.
The 2014 Winter Olympics are less than a year away, so when we were putting together this year’s goalie edition of The Hockey News magazine we started thinking about the frontrunners for those positions in Sochi, Russia.
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