http://www.thehockeynews.com The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. en 2007 Medias Transcontinental Sat, 17 May 2008 00:29:38 -0400 60 http://thehockeynews.com/imgs/design/logo_thn_print.gif http://thehockeynews.com/ http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15994-Analysis-Writing-was-on-the-wall-for-Wilson.html 2008-05-13 09:54:34 THN Analysis When the San Jose Sharks went out in the second round of the playoffs, you just knew Ron Wilson was done as coach of the team. Fact of the matter is, not even a trip to the Western Conference final would likely have been enough to save his job. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15912-Analysis-Dont-expect-Quenneville-to-be-unemployed-long.html 2008-05-09 13:58:53 THN Analysis The questions about Joel Quenneville’s tenure as Avalanche coach first began early in the 2006-07 campaign, but were quickly quieted by Colorado’s admirable late-season run that ultimately ended with the team achingly short of a playoff berth. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15848-Analysis-Maurice-firing-came-three-months-too-late.html 2008-05-07 12:11:38 THN Analysis From the moment John Ferguson was fired in late January as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Paul Maurice was a dead man walking. So why did it take nearly four months for the coroner to show up and declare him a goner? According to Leafs interim GM Cliff Fletcher, it was all about timing – specifically, the chance to give Maurice and now-former Toronto assistant coach Randy Ladouceur the chance to find another job as early as possible. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15131-Analysis-Panthers-should-look-to-Cunneyworth-to-replace-Martin-as-coach.html 2008-04-11 11:34:40 THN Analysis With Jacques Martin on his way out as coach of the Florida Panthers – it's up to him whether he'll stay on as GM – the list of potential replacements is already unfurling itself. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14251-Analysis-Nash-earned-captaincy-under-Hitchcock.html 2008-03-12 14:40:30 THN Analysis The maturation of Rick Nash continues. Since Ken Hitchcock took over as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the middle of last season, he’s made it a priority to turn Nash into a more complete player. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14237-Analysis-Hard-work-really-pays-for-Cleary.html 2008-03-12 10:59:05 THN Analysis Dan Cleary is a success story, an inspiration and a testament to hard work and determination. Are you listening Angelo Esposito? An exceptional junior star, Cleary never quite realized his potential until, on a pro tryout with the Detroit Red Wings two years ago, he finally stepped up to the plate. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13871-Analysis-Murray-the-coach-still-faces-goalie-issues.html 2008-02-27 17:22:58 THN Analysis Bryan Murray is following Lou’s lead. The Ottawa Senators GM is moving back behind the bench after axing John Paddock, the man he picked to guide the Sens after moving to the front office last summer. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13795-Analysis-With-expectations-low-Avs-perfect-for-Foppa.html 2008-02-25 17:58:36 THN Analysis So much for Peter Forsberg going to a Stanley Cup contender. So much for Forsberg helping to put a team with Stanley Cup visions over the top. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13612-Analysis-Acquiring-Modry-a-smart-move-by-Flyers.html 2008-02-19 15:35:51 THN Analysis In his most recent blog posting for THN.com, defenseman Jaroslav Modry mused about the trade deadline from a player’s perspective. “Even if you see it coming, being traded still is not comfortable,” he wrote. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13460-Analysis-Lundqvist-signing-key-for-the-future-of-the-Rangers.html 2008-02-13 12:24:04 THN Analysis For those who believe goalie Henrik Lundqvist’s about-to-be-unveiled contract extension with the New York Rangers represents a significant overpayment to a player who hasn’t really won all that much in his short NHL career, consider this: he could’ve got more. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13412-Analysis-Sens-Canes-deal-good-for-both-sides.html 2008-02-11 15:15:05 THN Analysis With Monday’s blockbreaker – yes, I’m not prepared to give it the “buster” tag just yet – deal involving the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes, the first consequential trade of the NHL’s trade deadline period was completed. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13272-Analysis-Phaneuf-signing-good-but-cap-troubles-pose-a-problem.html 2008-02-06 15:49:07 THN Analysis Like many teams before them this season, the Flames aren’t taking any chances with their most vaunted youngster. In signing wrecking ball defenseman Dion Phaneuf to a six-year deal worth $6. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13262-Analysis-Katzs-purchase-of-Oilers-great-news-for-fans.html 2008-02-06 12:23:09 THN Analysis If this 2007-08 NHL campaign is the Edmonton Oilers’ horror-filled Season From The Black Lagoon, there’s good news on the horizon – they just scored a monster (apologies to “monster” trademark owner P. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13151-Analysis-Dumont-signing-good-but-wont-fix-longterm-problems.html 2008-02-01 13:13:38 THN Analysis Good for GM David Poile and the Nashville Predators organization. The signing of J-P Dumont Friday clearly shows they’re not leaving town without a fight. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13055-Analysis-Selannes-return-far-from-surprising.html 2008-01-29 12:02:17 THN Analysis You didn’t really think Teemu Selanne was calling it a career, did you? Yeah, right – after scoring 48 goals and winning the Stanley Cup. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/12883-Analysis-Fletcher-has-tough-task-ahead.html 2008-01-22 01:11:58 THN Analysis John Ferguson’s dismissal as GM of the Maple Leafs Tuesday startled only those who very recently awoke from a coma. With Toronto at the bottom end of the NHL standings, few elite prospects in the system, and little salary cap room to work with, Ferguson’s exit was assured, and it was a sincere disgrace the franchise allowed him to twist in the wind before ending his reign. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/12572-Analysis-Ovechkin-deal-proves-owners-can-spend.html 2008-01-10 20:09:45 THN Analysis Well, isn’t this interesting. Didn’t we have a year-long lockout a couple of years ago because teams like the Washington Capitals couldn’t afford to pay runaway salaries like the one they’re going to be giving Alex Ovechkin for the next 13 seasons? So this is what you must do the next time Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, or any one of his cronies complain about their financial state. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/12493-Analysis-Ribeiro-signing-good-but-dont-expect-miracles.html 2008-01-08 14:16:07 THN Analysis Mike Ribeiro is not going to fall off the face of the earth. In fact, since moving to a more remote hockey outpost in Dallas from Montreal, Ribeiro has gone from useful to all-out productive player. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/12320-Analysis-Despite-problems-Winter-Classic-a-success.html 2008-01-01 18:39:19 THN Analysis During the second intermission of the NHL’s “Winter Classic” outdoor game in Buffalo Tuesday afternoon, NBC host Bob Costas wondered whether the Pittsburgh Penguins’ complete and utter absence of scoring chances in the second period would be pointed to by hockey purists as another reason the league shouldn’t play a regular-season game in a football stadium. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11943-Analysis-Blues-win-deal-but-is-more-in-store-for-Ducks.html 2007-12-14 20:19:59 THN Analysis There are a couple of questions you have to ask yourself when assessing the trade the Anaheim Ducks made Friday. No. 1, are the Ducks a better team with Scott Niedermayer and Doug Weight than they were without Niedermayer and with Andy McDonald in the lineup? No. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11902-Analysis-Richards-deal-makes-sense-for-Flyers.html 2007-12-13 16:38:15 THN Analysis What will you be doing 12 years from now? Not sure? Mike Richards knows what he’ll be doing…playing center for the Philadelphia Flyers. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11658-Analysis-Niedermayers-return-puts-Ducks-in-trade-mode.html 2007-12-06 10:59:10 THN Analysis The Anaheim Ducks’ 2007-08 season officially kicked off Wednesday when superstar defenseman Scott Niedermayer – to nobody’s surprise, really – announced his intention to rejoin the reigning Stanley Cup champions. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11415-Analysis-The-good-and-bad-of-Hartnells-suspension.html 2007-11-27 17:31:45 THN Analysis Much like the two-game suspension to Randy Jones a month ago, there is reason to be both encouraged and discouraged by the NHL’s decision to suspend Scott Hartnell two games for his hit on Andrew Alberts Monday night. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11291-Analysis-Big-contracts-for-young-players-always-a-gamble.html 2007-11-22 13:15:30 THN Analysis Interested in knowing how negotiations between GMs and agents representing young stars go these days? Here’s a sample. GM: How are things? Agent: Geez, they’d be better if I could kick this cold; cough-offersheet-cough. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11289-Analysis-Boudreau-deserves-a-shot-behind-the-bench.html 2007-11-22 12:50:53 THN Analysis When you’re the coach of the worst team in the NHL, have lost five games in a row, and only won once in your last 10 attempts, you should never, ever claim to be shocked when the inevitable happens and you find yourself out of a job. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11134-Analysis-Bryzgalov-likely-bound-for-Phoenix.html 2007-11-16 16:26:50 THN Analysis We'll find out by Saturday afternoon whether teams that weren't willing to give up next to nothing for Ilya Bryzgalov will be willing to part with nothing to get him. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11036-Analysis-New-Stars-GMs-have-tough-task-ahead.html 2007-11-13 15:20:18 THN Analysis When other NHL teams were throwing away money like Britney Spears this past summer, the Dallas Stars kept their free-agent spending to a minimum, and their protests of a league that had yet again lost its financial bearings to a maximum. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11001-Analysis-2007-HHOF-class-the-best-ever.html 2007-11-12 12:39:03 THN Analysis When the Hockey Hall of Fame honored Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey and Larry Murphy with induction in 2004, I remember thinking at the time it is going to a long time before a more deserving group goes into the Hall together than that one. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10828-Analysis-Nashville-fans-should-enjoy-the-Preds-while-they-can.html 2007-11-07 15:11:03 THN Analysis You’ve got three years left, Predators fans. Enjoy your team while you can. As Ken Campbell notes in his exclusive story on the reworked arena lease agreed upon by the city of Nashville and the soon-to-be-confirmed new team ownership group, the Preds are guaranteed to remain in Tennessee until the end of the 2010-11 season. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10805-Analysis-Lindros-made-his-mark-on-and-off-the-ice-during-his-short-career.html 2007-11-06 16:07:59 THN Analysis Eric Lindros has helped rebuild the NHL Players' Association and for that his colleagues should be thankful. But amid reports that Lindros will retire on Thursday, players owe Lindros a lot more than that when it comes to their debt of gratitude. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10672-Analysis-League-needs-to-learn-from-Tocchet-lesson.html 2007-11-02 16:19:42 THN Analysis So, as it turns out, Rick Tocchet's involvement in the murky world of sports gambling wasn't quite as sensational and unseemly as it was made out to be in the first place. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10665-Analysis-Sens-hitching-to-right-wagon-with-Spezza.html 2007-11-02 12:58:24 THN Analysis     My first thought, upon hearing Jason Spezza had signed a seven-year, $49 million contract extension, was, wow, that’s a lot of money for a one-goal scorer. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/8534-Analysis-Thrashers-had-no-heart-for-Hartley.html 2007-10-26 16:45:20 THN Analysis Bob Hartley is a good hockey coach. Of that, there is no debate. But when his Atlanta Thrashers opened the 2007-08 season with six straight losses, hot on the heels of being swept in the first round of their first-ever playoff appearance last spring, well, you didn’t need to be Kreskin to know figure out he was toast. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/8523-Analysis-Smiles-and-frowns-surround-Smyths-return-to-Edmonton.html 2007-10-26 14:49:42 THN Analysis There were more tears in Edmonton this week, as Ryan Smyth made his first trip to Northern Alberta as a member of the Avalanche. Besides the nice human-interest angle of the Warrior returning home, two things struck me about the occasion. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/8522-Analysis-Souray-injury-makes-bad-PP-worse.html 2007-10-26 14:44:12 THN Analysis Talk about tough luck.         The one guy the Oilers can talk into signing a free agent contract this summer plays six games before spraining his shoulder in a fight. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/8242-Analysis-Tavares-should-hop-the-pond.html 2007-10-25 19:03:17 THN Analysis There is only one option for John Tavares now that the NHL and AHL have effectively slammed the door in his face.  He has to go to Europe to play. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/8139-Analysis-CheliosMeehan-feud-far-from-over.html 2007-10-25 15:32:02 THN Analysis About the only thing that’s safe to say regarding the war of words – and perhaps, lawsuits – between Chris Chelios and high-profile player agent Don Meehan is this: it’s far from over.