NHL Power 5: April 30
We are at the end of the 48-game sprint known as the 2013 NHL season. Just about every team had to deal with a roller coaster season. And because of the shortened season, playoff spots and positions came down to the…
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NHL Photos of the Week
With teams having either six or seven games remaining, this week we look at those teams who need to make the most out of their remaining schedules to make the playoffs. The New York Rangers are currently sitting 8th seed…
Jimmy Howard Closing in on Contract Extension
Reports first came this morning from Aaron Ward at TSN that Jimmy Howard was close to signing a contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings. Ward’s tweet made the deal seem imminent, which was no surprise since the Red Wings and…
NHL Photos of the Week
The 2013 NHL trade deadline passed this last week with a few big named players moving. Known players that moved were Jason Pominville to the Minnesota Wild; Marian Gaborik to the ColumbusBlue Jackets; Wade Redden to the Boston Bruins; Matthew…
Detroit, Toronto Set For Winter Classic Clash
It was only appropriate the 2014 NHL Winter Classic will feature the two teams who were supposed to meet this season for the league’s biggest event. Detroit and Toronto were set to play at Michigan Stadium four months ago, but…
NHL Photos of the Week
Sidney Crosby received the honors of first star for the month of March. He tallied 6 goals and 19 assist for 25 points. He had a point in 12 of the 15 games, and posted a remarkable +19 rating. Sadly,…
Jakub Kindl Scores on Own Net
The Detroit Red Wings honored one of the legends of hockey today with one of the most embarrassing performances seen in years. Celebrating his 85th birthday this past week, Gordie Howe was honored at Joe Louis Arena by the crowd as they…
Teams may be reluctant to make blockbuster moves at deadline
For those of you hoping for some major fireworks at the trade deadline this year, don’t hold your breath. With the 2013 NHL trade deadline about a week and a half away, teams are hesitant to designate themselves as “sellers”…
Mike Babcock Wants Bigger Nets, Smaller Goalie Equipment
We’ve had this conversation before, when a NHL player or coach comes out and complains about the size of goalie equipment. We’ve been at this for close to 15/16 years since the days of Patrick Roy wearing a poncho for…
Red Wings could trade Valtteri Filppula at trade deadline
The Detroit Red Wings could have some tough personnel decision to make before the trade deadline, especially if they intend to secure that top defenseman they so desperately need. And the odd man out come trade deadline time could be…