For Mom

My Hockey Mom –

It is with great sadness that I announce to the readers of Winnipeg Hockey Talk and Arizona Hockey Talk, my mom (Emily Kasprick) passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013.  She died peacefully with her family at her side. [Read more…]

East Or West — Who Has More Skill In The NHL?

What Conference Has More Skill?  East Or West?

Once again, twitter was the vehicle for some stimulating debate during some downtime.  It started with a tweet saying there was more skill in the Eastern Conference.  Well I agreed with that comment.  Further to my argument, I am of the opinion that the best team doesn’t necessarily have the best players.  Of course, I was rebuffed on both counts otherwise I wouldn’t be writing about it. [Read more…]

Brendan Perlini: 2014 Top Prospect

Brenden Perlini2Brendan Perlini —

League:  OHL     Team:  Niagara IceDogs

Position:  LW     Shoots:  Left

DOB:  April 27, 1996     Birthplace:  Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Height:  6’3     Weight:  205

2012-13 Stats:  Games: 59   G: 8   A:  4  Pts:  12  PIM: 8   Plus/Minus: -21

2013-14 Stats:  Games: 58   G: 34   A: 37  Pts:  71  PIM: 36   Plus/Minus:  -2

Brendan Perlini plays in the Ontario Hockey League for the Niagara IceDogs.

Winnipeg Hockey Talk’s evaluations of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft top prospects continue today with our featured prospect Brendan Perlini.

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Winnipeg Jets Sign Goalie Prospect Eric Comrie

Eric Comrie —

League: WHL     Team: Tri-City Americans

DOB: Jul. 6, 1995     Born: Newport Beach, CA 

Position: Goal     Shoots: Left     Catches: Left

Height: 6′      Weight: 175

2012-12 Stats:   GP: 37     GAA: 2.62      SV%: .915

2013-14 Stats:   GP: 30     GAA: 2.52      SV%: .923 [Read more…]

Kevin Cheveldayoff Will Soon Have The Means

Kevin Cheveldayoff Will Have The Horsepower To Shift Into High Gear —

Spent the weekend looking incredulously at some Kevin Cheveldayoff consternation on Twitter.  I just don’t get it. [Read more…]