Preview: New Jersey Devils take on Washington Capitals in Double-Header
Match Overview Tonight, the New Jersey Devils will face off against the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET in Capital One arena. This is the first of four games the
Author Archives: George McMahon
Who are the NHL’s Best Fans? Comparing Attendance Statistics around the NHL
Introduction At the beginning of an NHL season with no fans in most arenas, home-ice advantage has become almost non-existent. Considering most NHL organizations will be aiming to host fans
Expanding College Hockey: Which Schools Deserve Division I Programs
The Financials of College Hockey There’s significant evidence that hockey is growing in the United States. But, in order to get national recognition from all fifty states, it will require
Free Agent Profile: Derek Forbort, Former Los Angeles Kings’ Defenseman
Introduction Derek Forbort is a 28-year old defenseman from Duluth, Minnesota. He has played five years in the NHL since being selected 15th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in
Free Agent Profile: Justin Schultz, Veteran Right-Handed Defenseman
Introduction Justin Schultz is a 30-year-old free agent defenseman coming off of the last year of his contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Drafted in the second-round of the 2008 entry
NHL Round of 16 Preview and Analysis
Qualifying Round Recap First, before I briefly recap all of the qualifiers, I would like to state that I regret picking the New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets. I really
Previewing The NHL’s Qualifying Round Playoffs: Western Conference
You can find the Eastern Conference preview, that was posted yesterday, here. (5) Edmonton Oilers (37-25-9) vs. (12) Chicago Blackhawks (32-30-8) Season series: 2-1 Blackhawks As you read this, Gary
Preview The NHL’s Qualifying Round Playoffs: The Eastern Conference
Introduction The most important tournament in sports, featuring potentially forty hockey game over eight days, begins August 1st. So, I took it upon myself to break it down series-by-series, offering
Why the NHL’s Round-Robin is Must-Watch TV
Introduction This past week, the NHL released a finalized schedule for qualifying and round-robin play. This ultimately has created a buzz around the hockey community unlike ever before. The Eastern
What to Watch Part 2: Waiting for NHL’s August 1st Return
Yesterday, the NHL came out with specific dates to carry on with their return-to-play plan, announcing that official training camps will begin July 13th, and the qualifying tournament will commence