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Soap Box

Do Not Bet on the Boston Bruins Going Far in the Playoffs

While I preface that this piece is indeed slightly biased, I still hold that readers should take heed to not bet on the Boston Bruins going far come playoffs. The story begins before the season started. I, a homegrown Detroit…

EB
April 13, 2013

News, Soap Box

Days of the Buffalo Sabres’ Lives

A season plagued with disappointments, the Buffalo Sabres seem to be turning into a soap opera. The most recent drama revolves around netminder Ryan Miller’s response to comments made by forward Patrick Kaleta. For most, Kaleta was unknown until after…

EB
March 20, 2013

Season Previews

Ottawa Senators Season Preview: Stanley Cup Bound

Paul MacLean leads the Ottawa Senators for his second season. Veterans and youth alike returning, the Senators are prime to better last year’s success, perhaps even Stanley Cup bound. Head Coach MacLean came from the Detroit Red Wings as an…

EB
September 10, 2012

Season Previews

Toronto Maple Leafs Season Preview: A Potentially Grave Future Ahead

The Toronto Maple Leafs… one team that may actually welcome a NHL lockout. The Maple Leafs have missed seven consecutive post-seasons; their last playoff appearance in the 2003-2004 season, the year before the 2004-2005 NHL lockout. With many top players…

EB
September 8, 2012

Season Previews

Philadelphia Flyers Season Preview: Baby Got Back?

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…

EB
September 4, 2012

Season Previews

New Jersey Devils Season Preview: Where is the Hope?

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)…

EB
September 1, 2012

NHL Photo of the Day

NHL Photo of the Day

The New Jersey Devils extended their series after a 3-2 overtime win last night against the Florida Panthers. Travis Zajac scored a low right hand side goal to take their series to 7 games. Speaking of 7 games, two other…

EB
April 25, 2012

Playoffs

HWB Playoff Bracket Challenge Predictions

We here at Hockey World Blog, with the support of Dekree and Blue Ice Hockey, have put together a NHL Playoff Bracket Challenge. The challenge, predict the outcome of the NHL playoffs, round by round. With 58 participants, including HWB…

EB
April 17, 2012
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NHL Photo of the Day

NHL Photo of the Day

It was not pretty, but you have to give it up to the Buffalo Sabres. Fighting for a playoff spot between them and the Washington Capitals, the Sabres took to the ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. Going…

EB
April 4, 2012
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NHL Photo of the Day

NHL Photo of the Day

The Eastern Conference Playoff race continued to heat up last night with the Buffalo Sabres taking it to the Washington Capitals. The score, 5-1 in favor of the Sabres, saw them jump into 8th spot and go two points up…

EB
March 28, 2012