The NHL’s Moneyball
For as long as there have been sports and competitions, there have been people trying to gain every advantage possible over their opposition. The ancient Olympic Games were known for bribery being a recourse to ensure victory or even the consumption of wild boar manure to gain a competitive advantage. Rosie Ruiz was an out-of-shape marathon runner […]
What Ilya Kovalchuk’s Retirement Means for the New Jersey Devils
Just one year removed from an Eastern Conference championship, the New Jersey Devils have made headlines numerous times this offseason. Though preceded by a blockbuster draft-day trade and a pair of major free agent moves, Ilya Kovalchuk‘s shocking retirement is by far the biggest news out of Newark this summer. The franchise forward’s departure raises […]
Ilya Kovalchuk Retires as One of the Greatest Goal Scorers Ever
The NHL is a less electrifying place today after the news came down that New Jersey Devils RW Ilya Kovalchuk was retiring from the top hockey league on the planet. Needless to say, I was simply stunned when I refreshed Twitter for the first time in a little while. I was stunned in the sense […]
David Perron Finds A New Home With The Edmonton Oilers
In a move that took me by surprise initially, but made more sense as I looked into it, the St. Louis Blues sent winger David Perron to the Edmonton Oilers for Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson (although he doesn’t use Svensson anymore) and a second round draft pick in the 2014 draft. I say it took me by […]
Hockey Hall of Fame Set to Induct Chelios, Shanahan and Niedermayer
Three NHL legends were voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday, with Chris Chelios, Brendan Shanahan and Scott Niedermayer joining the hallowed fraternity of former players. The trio combined for a grand total of 10 Stanley Cup Championships, and their postseason success proved to differentiate them from well-qualified snubs Eric Lindros, Keith […]
Vincent Lecavalier Headlines Group of Veterans on the Move
[wzslider info=”true”] Vincent Lecavalier, Daniel Alfredsson, Michael Ryder and Mike Ribeiro are among the veterans that found themselves a new home during Free Agent Frenzy. Each of these players brings a unique aspect to their new found home but it doesn’t necessarily mean that this will be a boost to their fantasy hockey value for […]
NHL Free Agency: Ranking the Best Players Left On the Market
Although much of the big name talent signed on the dotted line in the first few hours of free agency on July 5th, there are plenty of quality NHL players still looking for new homes. Now that the high-risk mega deals are out of the way, GM’s can slow down and pick up a role player or […]
NHL Free Agency Week One: Five Worst Contracts Signed
Despite costing the National Hockey League nearly half a season with a lockout intended to end the era of reckless long term contracts, amnesiac owners lined up with their checkbooks open to mortgage the future of their franchises for a shot to sign major talent. Even with the salary cap dropping by nearly six million […]