Just a day after the roster for Canada’s IIHF World Junior Championship team was set, Edmonton Oilers forward and former number one overall draft pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was named captain of the Canadian team. This will be Nugent-Hopkins’ first time…
Even before the first two weeks of the NHL were officially cancelled thanks to the lockout, numerous big name stars signed abroad to keep playing until an agreement is put in place by the NHL and NHLPA. However, with seasons…
The New Jersey Devils surprised everyone last season by making it to the Stanley Cup Finals. With the loss of a key player and the continuing aging of an icon, Devils’ fans need to brace themselves for the upcoming season(s)…
Year after year the NHL becomes inundated with fresh new talent looking to become the next big impact players. As such, the Calder Trophy recognizes “the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the…
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…