1. Minnesota Wild: Justin Falk Brings 'Physical Element' to Playoffs

    Justin Falk stayed in the background and delivered more of the lesser-noticed plays for the Wild in their Game 3 playoff victory over the Chicago Blackhawks , recording one hit, ...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Michael Pedicano about 1 month ago 11 reads 0 comments

  2. Ideal Replacements for Every Edmonton Oiler Who Disappointed in 2013

    Some observers of the 2013 edition of the Edmonton Oilers might argue they would like to replace the majority of the team...

    James Onusko Written by James Onusko about 1 month ago 462 reads 0 comments

  3. Biggest Lessons Learned from Start of Vancouver Canucks' Playoff Campaign

    This seems oddly familiar: the Vancouver Canucks entering the postseason with high hopes, but just three games later on the brink of elimination...

    Riley Kufta Written by Riley Kufta about 1 month ago 1,186 reads 6 comments

  4. Unsung Hero: Jason Zucker Makes a Difference for Minnesota Wild

    Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker, 21, entered his name into franchise lore with an overtime, game-winning goal in Game 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by James Wrabel about 1 month ago 14 reads 0 comments

  5. Pominville Practicing for the Wild; Dumba, McMillan Recalled

    Wild right wing Jason Pominville, who missed the first three games of the postseason and final two games of the regular season, has just taken the ice for today's optional practice...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 1 month ago 1 reads 1 comments

  6. Seth Jones Ready for Life as Possible No. 1 NHL Draft Pick of Avs

    Seth Jones knows his story is irresistible to media who like things in neat little boxes. And the boxes in his story come gift-wrapped...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 1 month ago 20 reads 0 comments

  7. Motive Was Same in Trades for Pominville, Capps

    There was a suggestion on one of my controversial Twitter accounts that if the Wild failed to get out of the first round of the playoffs, it would be legitimate to make this connection: Johan Larsson for Jason Pominville = Wilson Ramos for Matt Capps...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Michael Pedicano about 1 month ago 22 reads 0 comments

  8. Jonas Brodin Snubbed as Calder Trophy Finalist

    Jonas Brodin, the youngest defenseman in the NHL at age 19, was arguably the biggest name snubbed as a Calder Trophy finalist this morning. The finalists are Montreal 's Brendan Gallagher, Florida 's Jonathan Huberdeau and Chicago 's Brandon Saad...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 1 month ago 27 reads 0 comments

  9. Who's Hot and Who's Not for Vancouver Canucks in 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    Well, not much has gone right so far for the Vancouver Canucks , as they fall into a 3-0 deficit against the San Jose Sharks . They can't score, and despite outhitting the Sharks, they are losing the possession battles as well...

    Joel Prosser Written by Joel Prosser about 1 month ago 1,625 reads 16 comments

  10. Setoguchi before OT: 'We're not leaving the ice without awin'

    The Minnesota Wild needed to win Game 3 far more than the Chicago Blackhawks did. Plenty of Blackhawks admitted as much in the post-game comments on Sunday...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 1 month ago 27 reads 0 comments

  11. Solutions to the 3 Biggest Problems Faced by the Edmonton Oilers in 2013

    2013 was a season of missed opportunities for the Edmonton Oilers that saw the team once again finish outside of the playoffs extending the postseason drought to seven straight seasons...

    Adam Bowen Written by Adam Bowen about 1 month ago 24 reads 2 comments

  12. Wild Recalls Three Players from AHL Houston; Lineup Changes Coming?

    Sadly, the Houston Aeros' season and their existence came to a painful end last night in Grand Rapids as the Griffins beat them 7-0. The Aeros relocate to Des Moines, Iowa, next year...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Zach Moretti about 1 month ago 18 reads 0 comments

  13. Ryan Kesler on Face-Offs

    Face-offs were once again a focal point Friday morning between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks . Ryan Kesler, Vancouver's top draw man, admitted this team had to get “better in that department, especially on specialty teams...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Driscoll about 1 month ago 18 reads 0 comments

  14. Stastny Named Team USA Captain for World Championships

    Team USA coach Joe Sacco is going with the guy he knows best to be the team's leader at the IIHF World Championships. USA Hockey announced Avalanche center Paul Stastny as the captain of this year's squad...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Driscoll about 1 month ago 17 reads 0 comments

  15. Ryan Kesler's Disturbingly Quiet Night

    Oh, how we long for those carefree spring days when the only medical intrigue surrounded goalie Cory Schneider and the Vancouver Canucks didn't trail anyone in the playoffs. Seems like only yesterday...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 1 month ago 13 reads 0 comments

  16. Predicting the Top 5 Players on the Edmonton Oilers' Draft Board

    The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in unfamiliar territory. For the first time in four years, the team isn’t selecting the first overall pick in the NHL entry draft...

    Adam Bowen Written by Adam Bowen about 1 month ago 43 reads 13 comments

  17. 3 Biggest Holes on Edmonton Oilers' Roster That Must Be Fixed This Offseason

    Newly-minted general manager Craig MacTavish has a lot of work to do in the next two to three months. If the Edmonton Oilers are going to make significant progress next season, ...

    James Onusko Written by James Onusko about 1 month ago 489 reads 2 comments

  18. Roberto Luongo Has Reclaimed the Starting Goalie Role for the Playoffs

    Well, this is a surprise. At the start of the season, most pundits and fans expected Roberto Luongo to be a starter on an NHL playoff team—just not on the Vancouver Canucks ...

    Joel Prosser Written by Joel Prosser about 1 month ago 1,214 reads 9 comments

  19. Vancouver Canucks: Roster Update and Lines for Game 1 vs. the San Jose Sharks

    Heading into tonight's Game 1, the Canucks are sporting a new-look lineup, although it's perhaps closer to what most pundits expected after the trade deadline...

    Joel Prosser Written by Joel Prosser about 1 month ago 1,816 reads 9 comments

  20. Minnesota Wild: Can Their Rookies Build On Their Game 1 Performances?

    The PSATs , otherwise known as the NHL ’s regular-season games, are over for the three freshmen on the Minnesota Wild ’s active roster...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 1 month ago 1,126 reads 5 comments

  21. Vancouver Canucks Playoff Schedule: Game-by-Game Picks for 1st-Round Series

    The third-seeded Vancouver Canucks and sixth-seeded San Jose Sharks start their first-round playoff series on Wednesday May 1, 2013. The schedule is as follows for the best-of-seven series: Game 1: San Jose @ Vancouver, Wed...

    Joel Prosser Written by Joel Prosser about 1 month ago 9 reads 1 comments

  22. 5 Edmonton Oilers Prospects Who Should Make Fans Excited About the Future

    The shortened 2013 regular season was another disappointing one for Edmonton Oilers ’ players, management and fans. By failing to make the playoffs, the Oilers have now stretched their postseason drought to seven years dating back to 2006...

    James Onusko Written by James Onusko about 1 month ago 26 reads 0 comments

  23. Minnesota Wild: Reaction from Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1 vs. Chicago Blackhawks

    I haven’t died yet (obviously), but I’m pretty sure I felt something close to that when Niklas Backstrom suffered his “ lower-body injury ” (per Sports ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,233 reads 3 comments

  24. Wild's Pominville (Head) out for Game 1 vs. Blackhawks

    Turns out Minnesota won't have its big trade deadline acquisition to start the playoffs. On Tuesday, Wild head coach Mike Yeo said Jason Pominville wasn't “quite ready” ...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 1 month ago 1 reads 0 comments

  25. 2013 NHL Draft Order: Lottery Sets Up Ideal Potential Situation for Seth Jones

    After an ideal NHL draft lottery, it's safe to say the movie script is already being written. And by ideal, I mean for Seth Jones and the Colorado Avalanche , not the Florida Panthers ...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 1 month ago 2,003 reads 5 comments