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Original posting at Resurfacing the Ice When you’re called the Ovechkin of Novosibirsk, you’ve got a lot of expectations to live up to. Statistically, people may say that they don’t match up. But remember, Ovechkin scored just 69 points in 151 Russian league games (before the KHL existed) on a much better team in Dynamo Moscow. Vladimir Tarasenko, on the other hand, has scored 34 in 80 games, a very similar points percentage, and ...

The following is a look at the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The second round never gets any hype, but countless star NHL players have come out of the second round, and this year it looks like several may some day make a big impact on the league. The rankings are based upon scouting reports and personal scouting, (AF=acquired from)   60.  New York Islanders (AF: Ottawa – San ...

The 2010 NHL Entry Draft is nearly upon us, and with the NHL season finally over it is time that we take a look at the top 30 prospects in the world of hockey. The 2010 draft is shaping up to be one of the deepest drafts in years, and many future NHLers will have their names called on June 21st. But where they end up is still a mystery. ...

The 2010 NHL playoffs have officially come to an end—and with all of the hype surrounding the World Cup, they have already been forgotten. The NHL could not have asked for a better postseason. Ratings were the highest for the Stanley Cup Finals in years and the league’s youth was showcased throughout the playoffs. There was a plethora of upsets and heroes, which made for one of the greatest postseasons in NHL ...

The 2009-2010 season was quite a roller coaster for the Chicago Blackhawks that ended on the highest of highs in which they claimed the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup. Although the season is now over and the celebration shall begin in the streets of Chicago there is still much work to be done in the Chicago front office before the NHL Draft, just two weeks away. Much like last season the ...

At the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, the Avalanche held the dubious reputation of the Western Conference's cellar dweller, finishing last in the conference and 28th overall in the league. A year later, in large part to 2009 draftee's Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly, the Avalanche weaseled their way back into the playoffs, and now find themselves drafting 17th in the 2010 Entry Draft. Rick Pracey, the Avalanche's director of amateur ...

As most of you have probably read, or heard, the New York Post reported today that the New Jersey Devils are putting the push on to land Tomas Kaberle. The report actually described Lamoriello and the Devils as the strongest suitors for the Leafs defenseman. I take this report seriously for a few reasons: Burke and Lamoriello have a history The Devils are a great fit for Kaberle Kaberle will remain in the East Again, Burke ...

The San Jose Sharks once again fell short of expectations this past season as they failed to win the Stanley Cup despite finishing first in the Western Conference during the regular season. And as it turns out, that failure against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference finals will be the last series that Sharks defenseman Rob Blake will ever play. The 20-year NHL veteran is reportedly going to announce his retirement ...

September, 2006 After years of watching my childhood and present hero — my father — watch every single Chicago Bears game, I came to the conclusion of a long awaited decision for him. I took a beside my dad on the couch, while he quietly smirked with pleasure beside me on the recliner. I was immediately engulfed in pleasure, watching all 16 Chicago Bears' games with my father and mother. I grew into ...

With the Stanley Cup Finals concluding, hockey fans in Minnesota must look focus the NHL Entry Draft, free agent signings, and other off-season activities as the Wild look, to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since winning the Northwest Division in 2007. The Wild organization did not sit on their hands last year, improving their team by trading for Guillaume Latendresse and Cam Barker, and signing collegiate draftee Casey ...