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 03:01:54 -0400 60 http://thehockeynews.com/imgs/design/logo_thn_print.gif http://thehockeynews.com/ http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15962-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Orange-and-black-look-black-and-blue.html 2008-05-12 06:48:16 Mike Brophy's blog Talk about worst case scenario. With Kimmo Timonen already out, the last thing the Philadelphia Flyers needed was to lose Braydon Coburn, their last defenseman with a hint of an offensive upside standing. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15904-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Tired-Dallas-no-match-for-fresh-Detroit-in-Game-1.html 2008-05-09 07:42:08 Mike Brophy's blog It will get better. Hopefully, that is. Game 1 of the Western Conference final was just about as lousy as one could have imagined, given Detroit’s long layoff and Dallas’ four-OT game Sunday. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15794-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Turco-now-a-tested-playoff-goalie.html 2008-05-05 08:27:33 Mike Brophy's blog Never again let it be suggested Marty Turco is not a dependable playoff goaltender. Not after Sunday’s (and technically Monday’s) miraculous individual performance. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15683-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Foppa-fantastic-but-Avs-fall-short.html 2008-04-30 05:23:33 Mike Brophy's blog Say what you want about the Colorado Avalanche being down 3-0 in their series against the Detroit Red Wings. I was damn impressed with their valiant effort Tuesday. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15615-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Modano-and-Ribeiro-become-imposing-duo.html 2008-04-27 23:45:59 Mike Brophy's blog There is no denying Mike Modano’s greatness. But when you look at the success the Dallas Stars have enjoyed during his tenure, he is at his very best when the team has another offensive threat for the opposition to deal with. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15541-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Kost-Kost-Kost-come-through-for-Montreal.html 2008-04-24 23:26:57 Mike Brophy's blog The Kost of living just keeps going up in Montreal. Two nights after Andrei Kostitsyn scored his second and third goals of the playoffs, and assisted on his brother Sergei’s third goal of the post-season (Sergei also had an assist) in leading the Montreal Canadiens to a Game 7 win over Boston, they were at it again in Game 1 against Philadelphia. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15412-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Whats-next-for-Anaheim-Flames-must-become-road-warriors.html 2008-04-21 00:08:25 Mike Brophy's blog The Ducks are cooked and now the questions begin. Was Sunday’s 4-1 loss in Dallas the last time we’ll see Scott Niedermayer and Teemu Selanne play in the NHL? The answer to that one is very likely yes. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15284-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Kiprusoff-only-Flame-to-show-up-and-the-barnburner-that-wasnt.html 2008-04-16 08:25:01 Mike Brophy's blog Well, at least the Calgary Flames don't have to worry about their goaltending. Not after Miikka Kiprusoff stood on his head against the San Jose Sharks last night. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15203-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Support-players-come-up-big-and-Avery-agitates-again.html 2008-04-14 08:30:24 Mike Brophy's blog The three best players in the Calgary Flames amazing comeback victory were not named Iginla, Phaneuf and Kiprusoff. They were called Sarich, Joseph and Nolan. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14994-THNcom-Blog-GM-Nonis-must-find-offense-in-offseason.html 2008-04-07 12:16:02 Mike Brophy's blog Dave Nonis is feeling the heat in Vancouver. Go figure. The Canucks GM is being roasted for his team not making the playoffs. His crime? Failing to get additional scoring to go with the Sedin twins and a declining Markus Naslund. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14782-THNcom-Blog-Happy-80th-birthday-Mr-Hockey.html 2008-03-31 11:07:14 Mike Brophy's blog As a youngster growing up in Burlington, I was always mesmerized every time I saw Gordie Howe play hockey. For starters, he was one of the smoothest skaters in the NHL. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14572-THNcom-Blog-10-significant-playoff-performances-by-Europeans.html 2008-03-24 11:52:49 Mike Brophy's blog Only one European – Detroit defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom – has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player in the playoffs. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14387-THNcom-Blog-Four-contenders-neckandneck-for-NHLs-MVP.html 2008-03-17 11:20:09 Mike Brophy's blog It’s almost time to vote for the Hart Trophy and I’ve got to be honest, I am not even close to picking my winner. I will say, though, I have narrowed it down to four candidates – goalies Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils and Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks, left winger Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and right winger Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14175-THNcom-Blog-Sean-Avery-set-for-big-UFA-payday.html 2008-03-10 11:20:54 Mike Brophy's blog The most sought-after unrestricted free agent next summer could be a third-liner. That’s right, if the New York Rangers don’t lock up super-pest Sean Avery with an extension, you can bet your bottom dollar the NHL’s other 29 teams will get into a bidding war for his services. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13984-THNcom-Blog-Burke-Leafs-a-perfect-fit.html 2008-03-03 13:50:07 Mike Brophy's blog If it is true the GM’s job with the Toronto Maple Leafs is Brian Burke’s for the asking, he would be nuts not to take it. Burke is already one of the most celebrated men in hockey, having brought the Stanley Cup to Anaheim last season in only his second with the team. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13786-THNcom-Blog-Leafs-divided-in-new-direction.html 2008-02-25 14:55:59 Mike Brophy's blog One of the unfortunate aspects of living in the Toronto area is you are constantly bombarded with news and innuendos about the Toronto Maple Leafs. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13404-THNcom-Blog-Nowboring-Lightning-must-make-deals.html 2008-02-11 13:29:03 Mike Brophy's blog A few years back I wrote a column, which, in a nutshell, told the world I was a closet Tampa Bay Lightning fan. The gist of the story was, while reporters are encouraged not to cheer for teams, hockey had become so boring with the neutral zone trap and the left-wing lock - and every other defensive scheme invented to suck the life out of the game - the Lightning was bucking the trend and putting a greater emphasis on offense. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13200-THNcom-Blog-Time-to-eliminate-notrade-clauses.html 2008-02-04 11:29:53 Mike Brophy's blog The NHL introduced a salary cap to protect foolish, free spending GMs from themselves. Review some of the contracts that have been handed out since and debate whether or not you think it has worked to expectations. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13033-THNcom-Blog-AllStar-Game-a-total-bore.html 2008-01-28 13:42:01 Mike Brophy's blog I give up. I understand why the NHL holds an All-Star Game and I completely understand why it is a no-hit affair. After all, you can’t ask players who skate up to 82 games a year to lay it all on the line in an otherwise meaningless exhibition tilt. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/12843-THNcom-Blog-Sabres-shouldnt-overpay-Campbell.html 2008-01-21 04:38:42 Mike Brophy's blog Brian Campbell is a good defenseman and, by all accounts, a very good citizen, too. So why are the Buffalo Sabres playing games where his contract extension is concerned? Because they’re smart, that’s why. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/12659-THNcom-Blog-Sharks-lacking-bite.html 2008-01-14 13:46:08 Mike Brophy's blog The more I see of the San Jose Sharks, the more I do not see a true Stanley Cup contender. Sure, the Sharks staged a nifty little third period comeback against the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night, but what the heck were they doing trailing 2-0 after 40 minutes in the first place? Clearly the Sharks were no more prepared to play hockey against Toronto than the Leafs were against the Kings in Los Angeles Thursday night or the night before that in Anaheim when they were smoked by a combined score of 10-2. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/12154-THNcom-Blog-Sids-dad-plays-every-game-with-his-son.html 2007-12-24 11:40:22 Mike Brophy's blog You think Sidney Crosby gets tired playing hockey? Try spending a game in his dad’s slippers. “I’d rather be playing than watching,” says Troy Crosby, a former goaltender who was drafted in the 12th round (240th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens in 1984. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11995-THNcom-Blog-Caps-should-shop-Ovechkin.html 2007-12-17 12:41:17 Mike Brophy's blog It is generally assumed Alex Ovechkin will sign with the Washington Capitals and remain with the team that drafted him first overall in 2004. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11790-THNcom-Blog-Devils-a-force.html 2007-12-10 14:07:11 Mike Brophy's blog The New York Rangers drew the biggest headlines last summer when they signed free agents Chris Drury and Scott Gomez. But it was their neighboring rivals, the New Jersey Devils, who made the most significant signing in the off-season. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11554-THNcom-Blog-Calgary-needs-new-approach.html 2007-12-03 11:59:24 Mike Brophy's blog When I predicted the Anaheim Ducks and New York Rangers for the 2008 Stanley Cup final, I had it in the back of my mind the defending champs were the riskier of the two picks. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/11377-THNcom-Blog-A-golden-opportunity-for-Boudreau.html 2007-11-26 11:50:33 Mike Brophy's blog Bruce Boudreau is finally where he belongs – in the NHL. It’s a shame his promotion to coach of the Washington Capitals, albeit on an interim basis, came at the expense of hard-working Glen Hanlon, but that’s the way things go in this business. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10999-THNcom-Blog-Three-who-should-be-in-the-Hall.html 2007-11-12 11:43:09 Mike Brophy's blog Let us put the Eric Lindros Hall of Fame debate aside for a few moments. Here are three other former NHLers (listed alphabetically) I believe should be inducted into the Hall: Glenn Anderson: OK, he was accused of not paying his child support; that may make him a bad person, but it should not take him out of the running for the Hall. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10721-THNcom-Blog-Turning-heads.html 2007-11-05 00:23:56 Mike Brophy's blog     Each NHL season is filled with surprises and disappointments. The trick is to not be too quick on your assessment as to which is which. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10468-THNcom-Blog-The-blame-game.html 2007-10-29 20:34:23 Mike Brophy's blog Twenty years ago you would have heard about the Randy Jones hit on Patrice Bergeron, but chances are you would not have seen it. And if you did, there may have been one camera angle capturing the play. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10331-THNcom-Blog-New-style-in-NJ.html 2007-10-22 00:48:00 Mike Brophy's blog Sorry New Jersey Devils fans, but it's looking like you might need to find a new hockey writer to hate. Because if what I saw last Wednesday in Pittsburgh is any indication, I don't think I'm going to be able to rag on the way your team plays anymore. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10330-THNcom-Blog-Early-observations.html 2007-10-15 12:00:00 Mike Brophy's blog It's early, but… • It looks like Jason Spezza will win the Art Ross Trophy with no goals and 128 assists. • The Bill Guerin, Mike Comrie and Ruslan Fedotenko signings look better, and, perhaps, more significant, than the Scott Gomez-Chris Drury signings. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/10329-THNcom-Blog-Dogtired-Ducks.html 2007-10-08 00:30:00 Mike Brophy's blog So this is the thanks the Anaheim Ducks get for winning the Stanley Cup. Not only does the NHL send the defending champs on a two-game trip to England, of all places, to open the 2007-08 season, upon their return to North America they immediately embark on a three-game road trip to Detroit, Columbus and Pittsburgh.