Hockey Analysis

Back Checking For Week Of Mar. 3rd

by Michael Sonday

A milestone for Iginla, Brodeur returns, struggling Stars, trades and a few suspensions. Read more »
Hopes High In The Garden State For The Devils

by Jeff Cargerman

The Devils are on top of the Atlantic Division thanks to Scott Clemmensen and now rumors have been surfacing that New Jersey is interested in reacquiring Scott and Rob Niedermayer from the Anaheim Ducks for their Stanley Cup run. Read more »
Back Checking For Week Of Feb. 24th

by Michael Sonday

The Senators make a questionable deal, will Florida part with Jay Bouwmeester, Tortorella takes over Rangers, and Richards catches fire. Read more »
Look To The Future, Ode To The Past

by Nathan Rothwell

An endless number of goalies have come and gone since Roman Turek's days with the Blues, and Chris Mason isn't necessarily a lock to stick in St. Louis. Read more »
These Blackhawks Aren?t Going Anywhere

by Jeff Cargerman

The Blackhawks recent misfortune was reversed, almost overnight, when Rocky Wirtz headed their regime change. Read more »
The RealGM.com NHL Player Rankings Ahead Of The Trade Deadline

by Nick Obergan

Mike Green of the Washington Capitals is having a brilliant season, while Pavel Datsyuk and Niklas Backstrom are leading forwards and goalies respectively. Read more »
NHL Punishes Avery With Good Fortune

by Nathan Rothwell

The NHL and the Dallas Stars intended to punish Sean Avery for his actions, but he may have gotten exactly what he wanted all along. Read more »
Should St. Louis Get Rid Of Tkachuk?

by Nathan Rothwell

Whether or not St. Louis is in the playoff hunt come the trade deadline, they should consider dealing long-time Blue Keith Tkachuk to a contender. Read more »
At A Crossroads: Why Luongo Might Be Hurting The Canucks

by Matthew Falvai

Are the Canucks walking around in circles with Roberto Luongo on the roster? Read more »
The Islanders Flip The Switch

by John Palaszczuk

Winners of four out of the last five games, the New York Islanders suddenly don't look anything like the team they were going into the All-Star break. Read more »
The Forgotten One, Bobby Ryan

by Michael Sonday

Bobby Ryan was the forgotten man in the 2005 NHL Draft, taken right after Sidney Crosby. It took some time, but he's finally making a name for himself on the ice. Read more »
Back Checking For Week Of Feb. 2nd

by Michael Sonday

Doug Gilmour is honored, Tomas Kaberle is injured, Craig Hartsburg is fired, Chris Mason is red-hot, and Marty Turco wins in Detroit. Read more »
Back Checking For Week Of January 26th

by Michael Sonday

Reactions and results from All-Star Weekend, a pair of Red Wings get suspended, the NHL's Iron Man, and a franchise goalie is done for the season. Read more »
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Avalanche Surprisingly Ho-Hum At Break

by Luke McKay

How did the Avalanche go from Stanley Cup contender to a team on the playoff bubble? To answer that very question, lets look back on the season?s first half by handing out some midseason awards, and peer into the hockey crystal ball. Read more »
Canucks In A Race Against Time

by Matthew Falvai

Injuries are a way of life in the NHL and, once again, have derailed Vancouver's chances, exposing a lack of depth. Read more »
Back Checking For Week Of January 20th

by Michael Sonday

Vancouver is lackluster with Sundin, Roberto Luongo struggles in his return from injury, Tyler Aronson finds the net, and a prospect report. Read more »
Mason Has Columbus Believing

by Michael Sonday

The emergence of goalie Steve Mason has restored hope in Columbus and has made a playoff appearance more likely than ever before. Read more »
Canucks In The Thick Of Things

by Matthew Falvai

Their offense starts with the Sedins, but Vancouver will always be Roberto Luongo's team as long as he's healthy. What does their outlook for the remainder of the season look like, and how is Mats Sundin fitting in? Read more »
Back Checking For Week Of January 12th

by Michael Sonday

All-Star coaching assignments, a wealth of NHL suspensions, New York's power play, Brendan Shanahan returns to Devils, and Ovechkin's shots. Read more »
Alexander The Great Leading The Charge In Capital City

by Jeff Cargerman

Like virtually every other Cup contender this season, the Capitals have a perfect mix of young guns and a strong veteran presence. Read more »

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