FIRST STAR – ANDREW HAMMOND, G, OTTAWA SENATORS Andrew Hammond is back as the league’s top star. He earned his spot this time by going 3-0-1 last week with a 1.63 goals against average and a .940 save percentage. Hammond…
During Sunday’s game in Philadelphia, Washington defenseman Dmitry Orlov was suspended two games for boarding Flyers forward Brayden Schenn from behind. Initially on the ice, Orlov was assessed a five-minute penalty for boarding when the hit occurred at 9:33 of…
A tough Atlantic Conference is going to make for a tough season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Thanks to an offensively charged offense, the team will be going goal-to-goal with the best of teams. However, a depth deprived defense and a…
NHL analyst Mike Milbury landed himself in hot water yesterday after making several disparaging comments about Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Byalsma and captain Sidney Crosby, which forced Milbury to issue an apology today for his comments. “I reached out…
Ilya Kovalchuk proved to the Philadelphia Flyers last night why he is one of the most dangerous players in the game right now – in more ways than one. Kovalchuk had a big three point effort with a goal and…
Key Offseason Additions: Ilya Bryzgalov, Wayne Simmonds, Jakub Voracek, , Brayden Schenn, Jaromir Jagr, Maxime Talbot Key Offseason Losses: Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, Kris Versteeg, Ville Leino, Dan Carcillo Last Season Ranking: 2nd in the East Offense: It is hard predicting…
For those not living under a rock, news media everywhere are reporting on the potential return of Ryan Smyth to the Edmonton Oilers. The trade is currently put on hold though, leaving this story to have more drama than a…