Easton Mako Hockey Gloves
On the heels of a leak of the new Easton Mako skates, other items from the Easton Mako line are now beginning to leak. This time, we’re finding out that Easton will complete the Mako line with a series of…
Month September 2012
Minnesota Wild Season Preview: No Playoffs this Season
Believe what you want, but the Minnesota Wild will not make the playoffs this year. You’ve heard it all before, from Brian Burke going to be the savior for the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Edmonton Oilers picking (insert any…
Calgary Flames Season Preview: Running on Empty
There are a lot of unanswered questions about the Calgary Flames entering this season. Instead of focusing on trying to rebuild through youthful players that can score goals and bring butts in seats, they are still trying to spin the wheel of…
Vancouver Canucks Season Preview: Bouncing Back
Last season started off great for the Vancouver Canucks. In fact, it ended well too, with 111 points and a 2nd consecutive President’s Trophy win. Things were great in Vancouver, that is, until the playoffs started. It didn’t take long…
San Jose Sharks Season Preview: Can the Sharks take it to the next level?
It’s hard to put a finger on the problem plaguing the San Jose Sharks. Perennial contenders year after year, but somehow the team always falls just short of the ultimate goal of competing for the Stanley Cup. However, last season…
Dallas Stars Season Preview: Exchanging Pieces to the Puzzle
It has been a tough couple of years for the Dallas Stars. The Stars have not made the playoffs for four consecutive years, three of which have been under once player, now General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk. All that is hopefully…
NHL players exploring options to play overseas during lockout
Even though the lockout has only been in effect for a handful of days, NHL players are quickly pursuing other options by heading overseas to sign with teams in various leagues. Pittsburgh Penguin superstar Evgeni Malkin and Ottawa Senators defenseman…
Anaheim Ducks Season Preview: Window is Closing
Any team that has a 19-point performance drop from one season to the next would be cause for concern. The Anaheim Ducks paid the price for a disastrous first half last season. The big question Ducks fans are facing heading into the…
Los Angeles Kings Season Preview: Can the Kings repeat?
In last seasons Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings dominated their way through the competition. In the Finals, more of the same. While New Jersey did manage to win two games straight against the Kings at one point, it…
Phoenix Coyotes Season Preview: In Doan We Trust
The Phoenix Coyotes had a scare in the off-season. No, I am not speaking about the never-ending saga of ownership woes, but the potential departure of Team Captain Shane Doan. Thankfully for the Coyotes, Doan has decided to stay with…