2015 NHL Entry Draft Primer

Will the 2015 NHL Entry Draft be one with Fireworks?

The upcoming 2015 NHL Entry Draft could be the most interesting and intriguing we have had in the last ten years.  Rumours are running rampart about teams trading players and picks.  There’s a lot of smoke but will there be fire? [Read more…]

2015 NHL Entry Draft: The Russian Factor

Is there a “Russian Factor” for the Winnipeg Jets? –

This year’s NHL Entry Draft is being talked about as one of the deepest in recent memory.  What is of interest to me is where some of the Russian prospects will be selected.  Will NHL teams take a chance and draft some of these skilled players although they are still playing in Russia, aka the “Russian Factor”. [Read more…]

Peter DeBoer Intriguing Choice For Sharks

Are The San Jose Sharks and Peter DeBoer a good match? –

There have been a few surprising choices for head coaching positions in the NHL this year so far but Peter DeBoer hiring by San Jose Sharks surprised me the most.  I thought after limited success with Florida and New Jersey his coaching life in the NHL had come to an end. [Read more…]

Memorial Cup: Oshawa Punches Ticket to Final

Oshawa shuts down Kelowna 2 – 1 at the Memorial Cup –

The Kelowna Rockets found out what happened to Connor McDavid and the Erie Otters when they faced the Oshawa Generals last night in Memorial Cup action. For the most part of two periods, they were at the mercy of the suffocating style of play the Generals employ. [Read more…]