After Thursday’s announcement that longtime Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom was retiring after 20 years of service, the focus now shifts to Red Wings general manager Ken Holland and the rest of the coaching staff as the team looks to…
Those predicting the Los Angeles Kings to be a bit rusty are looking rather foolish. Both the Kings and the New Jersey Devils fought hard, but continuing their dominance, the visiting Kings netted one more goal than the Devils.…
With two teams left, the New Jersey Devils and the Los Angeles Kings, Hockey World Blog writers predict their favorite to win. Sure, the odds may seem to be in our favor, but let’s be honest, this playoffs has been…
Defenseman Justin Schultz has left the University of Wisconsin last week and is looking to take his talent to the National Hockey League. Schultz, who will turn 22 June 7, still had one year of eligibility remaining. He “de-registered” from the university…
The New Jersey Devils are 1 win away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. A hard fought game against the home team New York Rangers that saw an early 3 – 0 lead in the first period by the…
You have to love when the media attacks a a team by saying they need more goals. First, it is the playoffs where a lot of the ice is taken away which limits the amount of goals. And Second, you…
I’m certain the readership, and the hockey world for that matter, are awaiting my 2012 NHL Playoff picks. Before diving right into it, I would like to remind everyone to participate in Hockey World Blog’s Playoff Bracket Challenge presented by…
Ilya Kovalchuk of the New Jersey Devils netted his 13th career NHL hat trick. This is a good sign, especially since he has gone 9 games without a goal. The Devils beat the New York Islanders 5-1. Patrik Elias, Adam…
Rick Nash remained with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Alexander Semin will lace up with the Washington Capitals for the rest of the season and Zach Parise will continue with the New Jersey Devils as well. After all was said and…
Nearing three quarters of the season played so far, here is a list of predictions for Eastern Conference teams to either make or not make the playoffs. Atlantic Division Skimming right from the top, four of the five Atlantic division…