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Now Or Never: 2009-10 To Be a Turning Point For The Atlanta Thrashers

It's no surprise that the Atlanta Thrashers' management had to make moves this off-season. The Thrashers have been cellar-dwellers for most of their history, having drafted in the top five the last two seasons and qualiying for the playoffs only once...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 3 months ago 151 reads 0 comments
Which Hockey Team Has the Best Chance to Surprise at the 2010 Winter Olympics?

Everybody loves a nice Cinderella story, right? While nations like Canada, Russia, and Sweden are virtualy able to ice two teams apiece, there are many others who are simply fortunate to be a part of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 3 months ago 438 reads 3 comments
EA Sports to Replace Patrick Kane on Cover of NHL 10?

As reported in numerous news sources across North America, forward Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly robbing a cab driver in downtown Buffalo...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 3 months ago 2,304 reads 9 comments
Steve Mason Under The Microscope Heading Into The '09-'10 Season

Last August goaltender Steve Mason was preparing for training camp, anticipating that he would be between the pipes with Syracuse Crunch of the AHL. While that was the scenario when the season started, it sure wasn't the same when it ended...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 3 months ago 104 reads 2 comments
Best of the Rest: Top 10 Remaining NHL Free Agents

Albeit only a month has passed since the beginning of free agency, the lucrative Marian Hossa signing seems like a distant memory. While that may have been one of the most controversial contracts handed out this offseason it sure hasn't been the only one.

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 4 months ago 1,039 reads 10 comments
Erik Karlsson: A Small Fish in the Ottawa Senators' Big Pond of Defensemen

Of the eight defensemen under contract by the Ottawa Senators, seven of them suited up in the NHL last season. The other is Erik Karlsson. Karlsson, 19, is arguably the top prospect in the Senators system...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 4 months ago 352 reads 1 comments
Fisher, Neil Among Worthy Candidates for Ottawa Senators' Assistant Captaincy

Over the years the Ottawa Senators have been criticized for a lack of leadership on and off the ice—and with Dany Heatley's trade request there could quite possibly be an opening for a new assistant captain...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 4 months ago 496 reads 2 comments
Senators Management Faces Tough Tasks During Off-Season

The Ottawa Senators have been one of the most publicized teams in the off-season. From the Dany Heatley saga to the surprising signing of sniper Alex Kovalev the Sens have been under the microscope for the last several weeks...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 4 months ago 243 reads 2 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 24 Predictions

Game 4 is the most crucial game in a best-of-seven series. Tonight, two teams will attempt to tie their respective series' while the other two will be looking for a stranglehold with a win...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 6 months ago 61 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 23 Predictions

After two thrillers from the East we head out West for a pair of games tonight. Detroit and Chicago are each looking to tie their series at two games apiece in Thursday's double-dose of Game 4 action Just for the record, I scored a win last night...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 6 months ago 161 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 22 Predictions

Ladies and gentlemen, my skid will end tonight. After going winless for the last three days, I guarantee that I will record at least one victory on Wednesday evening. I'm sure of it...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 6 months ago 172 reads 6 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 21 Predictions

Tuesday evening will feature a pair of showdowns that are tied going into Game Three. Vancouver travels to Chicago while Detroit will face-off with the Ducks in Anaheim. I have gone two days without a victory...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 119 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 20 Predictions

In a series full of All Stars, it was Capitals goaltender Simeon Varlamov who stole the show in game one with his incredible save on Sidney Crosby. Tonight, the Penguins will look to steal a game in Washington to head home with a split...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 57 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 19 Predictions

Even though I walked away with the split yesterday I'm glad to say that I witnessed two very impressive games. Here's to hoping that Sunday will provide the same level of excitement...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 197 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 18 Predictions

This is the day the league has been waiting for since the end of the lockout. For the first time ever, NHL fans will witness the league's top stars in a playoff battle as Sidney Crosby and the ...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 214 reads 1 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 17 Predictions

As a hockey team you know you are doing something right if you're playing in May. But rather than admiring what you've accomplished as a team, you have to be even better to play in June...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 126 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 16 Predictions: Canucks and Blackhawks Start Series

Round Two of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs kicks off with what earlier looked to be a potential first-round matchup as the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks renew acquaintances this evening...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 340 reads 1 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 15 Reflections

Let's take a second to catch our collective breath. Like the players, NHL fans get one day off before the second round starts. After eight grueling series come to an end, we get to see four brand new matchups that could be intriguing to many...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 133 reads 3 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 14 Predictions

We end the first round with two series going the distance. Results from both games tonight can landscape the matchups we will see in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 355 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 13 Predictions

Four hard-nosed teams, two crucial games, one common goal: Stay alive. Tonight, the Calgary Flames look to get even with the Chicago Blackhawks after an embarrassing performance on Saturday ...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 133 reads 1 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 12 Predictions

Sunday has a pair of games that could see two Southeast Division teams eliminated from the postseason. The Washington Capitals travel to New York for a lunch date with the Rangers, while the ...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 169 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 11 Predictions

The Washington Capitals staved off elimination with a 4-0 victory last night over the Rangers. Saturday features two teams looking to do the same, and there are three highly anticipated games on the schedule...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 30 reads 1 comments
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 10 Predictions

From Martin Brodeur's rebound effort to Johan Franzen's late series-clinching goal, viewers got to witness plenty of heart-racing action on Thursday. But that may be something NHL fans will have to pay for on Friday...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 316 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day Nine Predictions

With two teams already eliminated from the playoffs another pair could quickly be on the outside looking in. Both the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets are on the verge of elimination heading into Thursday night...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 139 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day Eight Predictions

Tuesday night was the first—and most likely the only—time this playoffs where there were five games on tap. I guess you can say I picked the best night to go undefeated. But today is, indeed, a new day...

Written by Chris Bouthillier about 7 months ago 90 reads 0 comments

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Chris Bouthillier Article Archive

Now Or Never: 2009-10 To Be a Turning Point For The Atlanta Thrashers

Which Hockey Team Has the Best Chance to Surprise at the 2010 Winter Olympics?

EA Sports to Replace Patrick Kane on Cover of NHL 10?

Steve Mason Under The Microscope Heading Into The '09-'10 Season

Best of the Rest: Top 10 Remaining NHL Free Agents

Erik Karlsson: A Small Fish in the Ottawa Senators' Big Pond of Defensemen

Fisher, Neil Among Worthy Candidates for Ottawa Senators' Assistant Captaincy

Senators Management Faces Tough Tasks During Off-Season

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 24 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 23 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 22 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 21 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 20 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 19 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 18 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 17 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 16 Predictions: Canucks and Blackhawks Start Series

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 15 Reflections

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 14 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 13 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 12 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 11 Predictions

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day 10 Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day Nine Predictions

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Day Eight Predictions

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