NHL Forecaster: Holiday traffic

The Chicago Blackhawks hit the road, heading west for the Thanksgiving week, but don't fret. In his Week 8 NHL Forecaster, Sean Allen says the Hawks will feast upon weak opponents.

Quarterly returns

E.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The quarter-season stock report: East

Puck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Eastern Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

NHL Forecaster: The perfect storm

There's hope yet for the reeling Carolina Hurricanes, says Sean Allen. Their slow start and the expected return of Evgeni Malkin are the topics of Week 7 of the NHL season.

Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers

...next 17 days. I expect they'll kick off that run with a win over Ottawa. Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins After watching the Panthers lose back-to-back games to the Caps last...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

In honor of Cheevers and Plante, an ode to the mask

I grew up in small-town America, living and loving just about every athletic contest. I watched, listened, played, read, illustrated (horribly) and d...

...FEBRUARY 24: Tim Thomas #30 of the Boston Bruins looks on during warm-up against the Florida Panthers at the TD Banknorth Garden on February 24, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau...

Power Play: A mess for Gretzky, NHL

The NHL is stuck in the middle of a financial mess with the game's greatest player and ambassador, Wayne Gretzky. Will the Phoenix sale hamper the league's relationship with The Great One?

Rapid-fire pair in 2nd period helps Senators send Panthers to 4th straight loss

Nick Foligno and Jarkko Ruutu scored second-period goals to help the Ottawa Senators beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Draft Watch: Top junior D this decade wears red, white and blue

Talking to an experienced amateur scout, I learned something pretty interesting. The little old U.S.A. is producing some hardcore kid defensemen. No...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Senators-Panthers Preview

Senators-Panthers Preview

Monday 10: Searing hot scorer, GK and rook

...on July 1. Clearly, Avalanche management was impressed with his work as a part-timer in South Florida. But they couldn't have imagined he'd be this good. Anderson has played every minute of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

NHL Forecaster: Wild, wild week

Sean Allen previews Week 4 of the NHL season, advising fantasy owners to load up on Nashville Predators opponents, including the Minnesota Wild.

Open Ice: Backup goalie roulette

Sean Allen looks at the available backup goaltenders who have the best shot at becoming starters this season.

Tkachuk scores twice as Blues dampen pro-Red Wings crowd

Keith Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist and the St. Louis overcame a two-goal deficit for the second straight night, beating the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 on Saturday to sweep the two-game series.