Hockey season is upon us and it's time to make some predictions.WHO WILL BE FANTASY MVP? WHO WILL BE THE BIGGEST BUST? WHO WILL BE THE BREAKOUT STAR? WHICH VETERAN ... Read More

While the Pacific seems to be the division that's most rich with youngsters looking to make their initial mark in the NHL (thanks to rebuilding jobs underway in Phoenix and LA), Boston Tuuka Rask, G...  With Manny Fernandez nursing a sore thumb, Rask may very well start the season in Beantown.... Read More

As a Certified Athletic Trainer I am often asked by my student athletes how to deal with the heat during the late summer months when getting in shape for their two-a-day training camps and for high school sports.  I give them a few simple rules to follow:  1. Dress appropriately for the weather, choose ligh... Read More

As I watched the Hockey Hot Stove on sjsharks.com a day or two ago. Two of the San Jose Sharks broadcasters, Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda, had a fr... Read More

Not much really going on now in the hockey world. The NHL UFA spending frenzy has wound down, Mats Sundin is still being coy over his future plans,... Read More

Since it is the middle of July and the snow finally melted in Minnesota hockey has come to a stand still for me.  So there is no better time to whip out something that is meaningless but fun nonetheless, Ran... Read More

Boston BruinsDennis Wideman Colorado Avalanche Marek Svatos Detroit Red WingsValtteri Filppula Florida Panthers Jay Bouwmeester Minnesota Wild Pierre-Marc Bouchard Stephane Veilleux Nashville Predators Ville Koistinen Ottawa SenatorsAntoine Vermette Capitals Shaone Morrisonn Read More

Last time I took a look at some of the ongoing changes that the Atlantic division has made, today I am shifting my focus to the Northeast division which is sure to stir up some controversy....Northeast DivisionToronto Maple LeafsI'll start out with the Leafs who have had a busy off-seaso... Read More

From the NHLPA:TORONTO (July 5, 2008) – The following players have elected Salary Arbitration: Boston BruinsDennis Wideman Carolina Hurricanes Chad LaRose Colorado Avalanche Marek Svatos Detroit Red WingsValtteri Filppula Florida Panthers Jay Bouwmeester Minnesota Wild Pierre-Marc Bouchard Stephane Veilleux Nashville Predators Ville Koistinen New York Islanders Sean Bergenheim New York Rangers Dan Fritsche Ottawa Senators Antoine Vermette St. Louis Blues Jay McClement San Jose Sharks Marcel Goc Washington Capitals Brooks LaichShao... Read More

Boston Bruins fans were hoping GM Peter Chiarelli would bring in some scoring help via the UFA market this summer. Chiarelli signed a scoring winger but not a big ticket one like Marian Hossa, signing instead ... Read More

The Philadelphia Flyers added depth to their forward lines by signing former Bruin Glen Metropolit to a two-year contract. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. Metropolit was one of last season’s “feel good” stories, m... Read More

The Ottawa Senators have found a replacement for the recently bought out Ray Emery, signing former Bruins goalie Alex Auld to a two-year contract worth $1 million. $2 million.  That ‘ll make him a more affordable cap hit to the Senators cap, and Auld w... Read More

We are now officially a week away from the start of the free agency period in the NHL. The names are all there Hossa, Sundin, Campbell, Theodore, Redden, and everyone in between.Here are... Read More

As far back as 2000, I loved the Boston Red Sox. In 2003 it was the Boston Bruins. In 2004 it was the New England Patriots. In 2005 I started to put... Read More

I haven't ever watched as much sports in my life as I did this year. Euphoria and heartbreak, thank god I have a 2 month break until the olympics so my heart doesn't ex... Read More

The NHL recently released their All-Star and All-Rookie Teams for the past season:ALL-STARS:First team:Goaltender: Evgeny Nabokov, San Jose Sharks. Defensemen: Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings. Dion Phaneuf, Calgary Flames. Center: Evgeni Malki... Read More

Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli is wasting little time getting his free agents under contract for next season. One week after re-signing forward Chuck Kobasew to a new contract, the Bruins announced the re... Read More

Eastern Conference: (1) Montreal Candiens vs Boston Bruins (8):  Carey Price will be a big part of the series but his lack of confidence will slow him and his team down for a near choke. Montreal Fans will boo Zdeno Chara whenever he touches the puck. After the Habs victory, only SOME ... Read More

It is widely agreed upon that one of the main reasons, if not the main reason, for Montreal's demise in these playoffs has been their lamentable power play. In the regular season they sported the best man advantage in the whole league, clicking at nearly 2... Read More

The Boston Bruins made their first significant signing of their off-season on Tuesday, re-upping forward Chuck Kobasew to a three-year, $7 million contract extension. The deal pays Kobasew $2 million for next season and $2.5 million per season for the follo... Read More