Hockey Analysis

The Red Wings, Canadiens, Stars, Sharks, and Penguins comprise our top five teams. Where do the Leafs, Rangers, Kings, and the other 22 teams of the NHL rank? Read more »

Although Roberto Luongo will have the captain moniker he will not be entitled to all of the captain?s duties, something Gary Bettman and the NHL must change. Read more »

Late round picks in fantasy hockey are just as important as early picks. While looking for production from your late round selections, you must find a player that has the opportunity to succeed. Read more »

The Blues' management never planned on hoisting the Stanley Cup this season, but it was important for them to develop their young players. In the long run the injury to Erik Johnson will hurt his own progression and the future of the St. Louis Blues organization. Read more »

The NHL season is less than two weeks away, so what better time than now to play out the entire schedule? Read more »

With just a few days of training camp in the books Ottawa Senators' Coach Craig Hartsburg is already creating waves. Coach Hartsburg opened up camp this past week with mid-level prospect Jesses Winchester playing on the first line with Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza. Read more »

The 2008-09 NHL season will kick off on Oct. 4 when the Rangers and Lightning do battle in Prague, and the Penguins and Senators face off in Stockholm, which means you have just a few weeks left to prepare for your fantasy draft. Read more »

Since the Sedin Twins arrived in Vancouver seven years ago the Canucks have tried unsuccessfully to find a formidable linemate to play with the talented pair. Read more »

?It isn?t tennis, I can tell you that much!? xxclaimed one local observer who, out of embarrassment, wished to remain anonymous. ?They both just kinda?push the ball over the net, you know?" Read more »

We won't see Marian Hossa in a Detroit red or Todd Bertuzzi in a Flames sweater until October, but our friends at 2KSports have helped us out with that. Read more »

South Florida could be a blessing for the 33-year-old McCabe as he escapes the mass media in Toronto to play in the relaxed atmosphere of Miami. Read more »

Losing defenseman Ryan Whitney to injury is not good news by any means, but there may be a silver lining for the Pittsburgh Penguins that could have them reaping the benefits later this season. Read more »

The 2008 NHL Draft is this Friday and Saturday and as we have seen from Washington and Pittsburgh, a team?s fortunes can change with a few young, dynamic players. Read more »

Loaded with salary cap space and high draft picks, the Blue Jackets could make push at being a contender this summer and give their deserving fans a taste of postseason hockey next spring. Read more »

Scouts have had many different opinions of Ness who is projected to be anywhere from a late first round to a mid-third round selection. Read more »

In a new feature aimed to warm the heart and numb the mind, Buster Gunning presents ?Busters Little Heroes?, tales of local amateur athletes who go above and beyond their sport and achieve greatness, if only for one day. This week?s her, Paul Homenock of Dallas, Texas, is fresh off a four-ringer performance at a Dallas pool party last weekend. Read more »

With Detroit only 35 seconds from a Cup on Monday, they will be eager to redirect the momentum of the series and close it out in Pittsburgh. Read more »

Having been shut out unmercifully in games one and two in Detroit, the Penguins asserted themselves on offense in game three, getting through the dominant Red Wing goalie Chris Osgood three times. Read more »

The winner of this year?s Stanley Cup will be the team who can be more physical without getting out of their game. Read more »

Will the favorites make the Stanley Cup or will the surprises make it to the final round? Read more »