Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers
E.J. Hradek...5-2 win in Toronto on Tuesday. The most impressive part of that win was goalie Nicklas Backstrom. Here's a headline: He's real good! While I'm not that high on the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Best and worst value players
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusCraig Anderson and Dustin Penner not only help on the ice, but they're soft on the pocketbook, too.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009
Picking a pack of pucks Thursday night
E.J. HradekDid you see Blackhawks star center Jonathan Toews get rocked last night by Canucks D Willie Mitchell? I figured you did, but if you didn't, it's at ab...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009
Beyond the scoring spree in Philly
E.J. HradekThe Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals aren't going to play too many boring games against each another. Both teams have a ton of explosive of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009
Slump? More like 'sophomore surge'
Tom Awad, Puck ProspectusIn its weekly look at the NHL, Puck Prospectus busts the myth of sophomore slumps.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Notes, Stats and Trends: April 21, 2009
ESPN Stats & Information, Special to InsiderInsider digs into the day's hot topics.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009
Morning Skate: Super Tuesday
...of Game 6. The Comeback Caps rallied to tie it on goals from baby-faced snipers Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Semin. Then, in the third period, A.O. finally broke loose. After being sprung...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 22, 2008
Morning Skate: My three stars
...have been particularly crushing for the Avalanche. Their captain, who shoveled a rebound past Minny goalie Nicklas Backstrom at the 11:11 mark of overtime, made certain that wouldn't happen. 1. Miikka Kiprusoff...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 10, 2008
Morning Skate: Calder considerations
...the Chicago Blackhawks' dynamic duo of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews as well as Caps standout Nicklas Backstrom, have garnered most of the attention in this season's Calder Trophy race. And they certainly...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 19, 2008
Morning Skate: Why change is good
...the change with back-to-back wins over the Flyers and Hurricanes. Highly touted rookie forward Nicklas Backstrom scored the overtime game-winner in Philly and he has dished out four assists over the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2007
Morning Skate: Wednesday night preview
...like to complete the Alberta double by stopping the Flames. They beat Edmonton on Monday. Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom is now the second-highest scoring Swede in NHL history. He passed Peter Forsberg on Monday...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 10, 2007
Morning Skate: Surprising starts
...home opener. In that game, Alexander Ovechkin netted his first goal of the season and rookie Nicklas Backstrom picked up his first NHL point. Congratulations, Nick. Meanwhile, up in Edmonton, the Oilers scored a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2007
Get to know these World Juniors
The World Junior Championships (officially known as the IIHF Under-20 Championships) opened Tuesday in the small Swedish cities of Leksand and Mora, w...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 26, 2006
Summer Report: Washington Capitals
...of the deal. At the draft, the Capitals made a nice pick, grabbing Swedish-born center Nicklas Backstrom with the fourth overall pick. Down the road, Backstrom should be a No. 1 center. In...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 13, 2006
Lazy coverage of the entry draft
Paul Grant...the Capitals brought superstar winger Alexander Ovechkin to the stage to help announce the selection of Nicklas Backstrom. One American player has been selected in the top four, despite the depth of the field...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 24, 2006
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