The hockey world was shaken by the news of former-Islanders captain John Tavares signing a huge seven-year(s)/$77 million deal with his boyhood team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tavares’ signing has since propelled the Leafs to Eastern Conference contenders overnight and have been given the best odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2018 by Vegas bookies. The […]
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Everyone wants to know why teams with such lofty expectations fall short of the high bar that is set before them. When a team wins a Presidents Trophy during the hockey season, it is no given that they will advance to play in the Stanley Cup series. The Nashville Predators were one of the hottest
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On Monday, Daniel and Henrik Sedin announced their retirement. Drafted in the 1999 entry draft at number two and three, the Sedins changed the Vancouver Canucks forever. The Sedins would be the 4th pair of twins to play in the NHL. There is a lot to like about them, but what is the best of
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The 2018 NHL Allstar break has just concluded and the playoff push is about to start at the unofficial midway point of the season. The first half of the regular season is usually characterized by overachievers and surprises, which throws the name of unheard of players into the races for the biggest individual trophies. The Professional
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For the first time in almost a decade, the NHL’s top player is up for debate. Sidney Crosby has been the face of the NHL and the hands down – best player in the league when healthy for the past 10 years. His competition however, is getting steadier. At only 20 years old, Connor McDavid
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We often celebrate goaltenders who make the unbelievable look pedestrian. Here we’ll celebrate the pioneers, the downright bizarre and those who can make even the pedestrian look ridiculous. Top 10 Unorthodox Goalies in NHL History 1. Jacques Plante Career: 1952-1973 All of today’s star goalies should be thankful for perhaps the most famous legend in
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Centers are some of the most important offensive players to an NHL team. They have some of the best hands in the game. Face-offs can be crucial to the outcome of the game. Here are the top Centers in the NHL today. Top Centers in NHL 10. Anze Kopitar Kopitar is one of the top defensive
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Hockey players are blessed with many skills, from being able to shoot the puck with perfect precision to skating at high speeds and turning on a dime. They make the impossible seem possible. For some, they bring more to to the table than just their hockey skills. Many players have become known for their locks.
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Having an effective on-ice leader can’t be understated, perhaps in the fast-paced NHL more so than other leagues. The following 10 captains took their teams on their backs when needed, motivated those around them, and did so throughout their playing careers. NOTE: Only retired players were considered. The list is in no particular order. Want
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