NHL’s News and Notes–Malkin Willing to Defy NHL in 2014
Evgeni Malkin says he plans on leaving the NHL in 2014 to play in the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Washington Capitals superstar forward Alex Ovechkin already made that pledge, causing ripples through the hockey community because the NHL might not sanction the Olympics past 2010. In an interview given, Malkin said that it is [...]
Offseason Breakdown of the Pacific Divisions Anaheim Ducks.
Last season the NHL Western Conference’s Anaheim Ducks struggled to make the playoffs as a team with a near-even goal differential and 91 points, but was still able to upset the San Jose Sharks in the first round. They then exited the playoffs after an exciting 7 game series versus the Detroit Red Wings. The [...]
The NHL’s Rumor Mill Keeps Turning As the Pre-Season Nears!
Phil Kessel might be headed to Los Angeles. The Kings are interested in the 21-year-old and are reportedly willing to send Jack Johnson to Boston as part of a trade. Still, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in the lead and have offered two first rounders and a second rounder for Kessel, however at [...]
Offseason Review of the Pacific Divisions San Jose Sharks:
Another year, another playoff disappointment for the San Jose Sharks. Even with a franchise record 117-point season and all the talent in the world the Sharks, the best team in the entire National Hockey League fell flat on its face during the postseason, losing to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round. But things are [...]
NHL Offseason Rumors Heating Up! Kessel and Heatley, Two Names You’ve Heard Before.
From everything I can gather young star forward Phil Kessel is done negotiating with the Boston Bruins. So here are the three scenarios left for Kessel: Either he’ll be traded, or he’ll be signed to an offer sheet by another team and the Bruins will or won’t match it, or he’ll play for the qualifying [...]
The Minnesota Wild Offseason Review:
For the first time in the franchises 8 years of existence, the cornerstones of Marian Gaborik, GM Doug Risebrough and Coach Jacques Lemaire will not be there when the puck drops on October 3rd. The Wild are promising a more up-tempo style under new head coach Todd Richards than the stifling defensive play that has [...]
Just A Few More Juicy Rumors Floating Around NHL!!
A new rumor is flying around the internet about Phil Kessel possibly going to the St.Louis Blues. The Blues could definitely use the offensive help that the 21 year old could bring to the team. Kessel is a restricted free agent who the Boston Bruins can not afford. They will continue to try to find [...]
NHL Rumors Begin To Swirl Around Big Names–Heatley, Hudler and Forsberg Among Names Mentioned
Detroit Forward Jiri Hudler might be returning to the Red Wings, but the Wings don’t have enough cap room for him. So they may be forced to trade Tomas Holmstrom and his $2.25 million salary. The IIHF denied Hudler his transfer card, which means he can’t play in the KHL as he original planned. His [...]
The NHL’s Western Conferences Edmonton Oilers’ Off Season Review
Hockeylicious continues its off season analysis by focusing on the Western conferences Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers finished yet another season just out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Their biggest loss, goaltender Dwayne Roloson, has been replaced by Nikolai Khabibulin, but so far the Oilers’ most remarkable move in the offseason has [...]
The NHL’s Calgary Flames Offseason Review.
Even though the Calgary Flames slumped late in the season, lost in the first round of the playoffs and fired their coach, all is not lost. The first step appears to be replacing Mike Keenan behind the bench and general manager Darryl Sutter appears to have found his man. He only had to look within [...]
