The Los Angeles Kings are good, lucky (maybe), and fancy stats royalty. No matter the situation, they find a way to come out on top. It’s amazing to watch and frustrating to comprehend. For two consecutive seasons, the Los Angeles Kings have led the NHL in close-score Fenwick, which measures a team’s share of all unblocked shots put on either net during a game in relation to … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Kings crown jewel of fancy stats
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2013 NHL Season Predictions and Projections
Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Season Predictions and Projections
2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections
Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections
2013 NHL PREVIEW: ATLANTIC DIVISION
Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out what you need to know about every … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL PREVIEW: ATLANTIC DIVISION
Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rick Nash To New York Rangers
After months of will he or won't he, the Columbus Blue Jackets have finally pulled the trigger on a Rick Nash trade, sending him to the New York Rangers. The Blue Jackets will get forwards Brandon Dubinsky and Artem Anisimov, defenseman Tim Erixon, and a the Rangers' 2013 first round pick. For more info about the trade, and how this will affect both teams going … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rick Nash To New York Rangers
Final 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft
While the Los Angeles Kings, and their millions of fans who just jumped on the bandwagon, celebrate the team's first Stanley Cup championship, the other 29 teams in the league are gearing up for next season. The top priority of these teams: the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The draft takes place June 22 and 23 from Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA. With the Edmonton … [Read more...] about Final 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft
Columbus trading Rick Nash: it’s complicated!
It’s expected that the Columbus Blue Jackets will trade their only true All-Star player and face of the franchise Rick Nash on or before the upcoming NHL Entry Draft on June 22nd. Rumored trade discussions and speculated trading partners have been flying almost as quickly as trying to keep the hottest of DVDs on a Blockbuster ™store shelf. And while some pundits and local … [Read more...] about Columbus trading Rick Nash: it’s complicated!
2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft 1.0
While the Los Angeles Kings, and their millions of fans who just jumped on the bandwagon, celebrate the team's first Stanley Cup championship, the other 29 teams in the league are gearing up for next season. The top priority of these teams: the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The draft takes place June 22 and 23 from Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA. With the Edmonton … [Read more...] about 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft 1.0
NBC stops NJ Devils and NY Rangers from having viewing parties
Hockey fever for the Hudson River series? Ratings numbers say not so much. The New York Rangers vs. the New Jersey Devils NHL Eastern Conference Finals series is drawing low ratings. So low that NBC Sports is banning the teams from holding viewing parties in the visiting team's Arena while the game is on. From Fire and Ice: … [Read more...] about NBC stops NJ Devils and NY Rangers from having viewing parties
How the NHL Can Increase Its Fan Base
Coming off the Winter Classic on January 2nd, NHL executives are looking to capitalize on the increased viewership of the novelty game and build on it. The contest had nearly fifty thousand fans in attendance along with a national audience on NBC. The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers provided an entertaining afternoon of action culminating with a penalty shot near the … [Read more...] about How the NHL Can Increase Its Fan Base