Throughout the month of September, the members of Hockey World Blog deconstructed the strengths, weaknesses and off-season acquisitions of all 30 NHL teams as they finalize their rosters and prepare for the 2009-10 season. Now we offer our predictions for…
With the continuing uncertainty of the Phoenix Coyote’s franchise in Arizona, head coach Wayne Gretzky has stepped down. The decision was made by Gretzky himself, quoted as saying on his site Gretzky.com, “This was a difficult decision that I’ve thought…
We at Hockey World Blog are as excited for the hockey season to begin as you are. While teams are preparing to enter training camp after the Labor Day weekend, we are busy hitting the team websites and preview guides…
With all the hoopla surrounding the Phoenix Coyotes, it is easy to have missed the return of right wing Radim Vrbata. Vrbata played with the Coyotes in the ’07–’08 season, posting 56 points in 76 games. Afterwards he signed with…
The rumor going around the net is that the Calgary Flames are pushing to bring back former Flame Alex Tanguay, who will provide secondary scoring and veteran depth for the team and help alleviate the loss of departed-free-agent Mike Cammalleri.…
After months of negotiations, the Los Angeles Kings have inked franchise superstar Anze Kopitar to an eight year contract extension worth $80 million. According to ESPN, the extension includes a $9 million bonus to be paid July 1 and another…
Earlier this season, it appeared that contract negotiations between the Los Angeles Kings and franchise star Anze Kopitar had pretty much come to a stop. Now, recent reports indicate that negotiations have not only picked up again, but an agreement…
NCAA-sponsored college hockey will make it’s return to the southwestern United States beginning in 2015 with an announcement from Arizona State Vice President of University Athletics Ray Anderson Wednesday. Anderson announced the elevation of the 2014 ACHA National Championship ASU Men’s…
Friday seen a lot of coaching transactions in the NHL. In case you were outside celebrating summer solstice, here’s a recap of what happened: New York, Vancouver see Coach Swap What wasn’t good enough for one team is apparently good…
In an offseason filled with uncertainty, the Colorado Avalanche were another team that opted not to make many significant roster changes, instead choosing to ice much of the same roster they had last season. But with a young core of…