When the NHL lockout began nearly two months ago, one of the first leagues that began recruiting the NHL’s top talent was the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia. Arguably the most talent-laden league outside of the NHL, the KHL saw…
This morning the KHL and ESPN3 announced that select KHL games will be featured on ESPN3 throughout the season. While it may not be the best hockey in the world, it will have to due until the lockout is resolved.…
Round robin play wrapped up yesterday at the 2012 IIHF World Championships in Finland & Sweden. As the teams wrapped up their seventh games, the playoff picture became more and more clear. In the Group S, Russia dominated the field.…
Judge NHL Senior VP of Player Safety and Hockey Operations Brendan Shanahan weighed in on a hit by Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin on Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Sunday’s nationally-televised game on NBC. His verdict is that the Russian superstar will sit…
In a recent poll conducted by Sports Illustrated, 161 NHL players voted on the most overrated player in hockey. After the feedback was tallied, it turns out Dion Phaneuf is considered by the majority to be the most overrated. His…
The Washington Capitals have fired head coach Bruce Boudreau and replaced him with London Knights coach Dale Hunter. Boudreau spent four years as the Capitals coach, accumulating a 201-88-40 regular season record over that period. However, Boudreau and his ultra-talented…
HWB is participating in “Movember” to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Make a difference, make a donation. Things aren’t so peachy in Washington for Caps bench boss Bruce Boudreau. The Capitals currently sit eighth in the East with a 11-7-1…
Key Offseason Additions: Joel Ward, Tomas Vokoun, Roman Hamrlik, Jeff Halpern, Troy Brouwer Key Offseason Losses: Matt Bradley, Scott Hannan Last Season Ranking:1st in East Offense: The Washington Capitals will continue to depend on three men to carry the offense…
Alexander Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals superstar, has left CCM and joined the Nike team with an apparel and product endorsement. “I can confirm that Alex has signed a long-term global partnership with Nike,” Ovechkin’s IMG agent David Abrutyn said. “Alex…
So if you have not noticed, I kind of went on a new equipment binge. My old stuff was, well… old, plus it gives me an opportunity to review new equipment for you the readers. So far I have reviewed…