The 2016-17 NHL season was one for history’s dust bin for the Colorado Avalanche. They ended the season at 22-56-4 good for 30th in the league with 48 points. The record was no fluke or result of bad bounces. The … Continue reading
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Dallas improve net presence, now hope for success in campaign
The Dallas Stars fired Lindy Ruff quickly after another disappointing end to their NHL campaign. In his place, Ken Hitchcock was hired to guide the Stars this season. “Ken Hitchcock is an established NHL coach that everyone here in Dallas … Continue reading
Calgary hope new goalies push Flames to post season
In Calgary last season, Brian Elliott took time to get comfortable in the Flames’ net but from late January though the end of the regular season he was a solid performer n the net and carried the Flames to the … Continue reading
With McDavid signed, Oilers bulk up on one-year deals
This summer the Edmonton Oilers did the one thing they had no choice in accomplishing. The Oilers and their captain, Connor McDavid, signed an eight-year contract extension worth $100 million. McDavid posted a century mark this past season with 30 … Continue reading
Canucks hope infusion of new players will drive them to post season
The Vancouver Canucks have been also-rans for too many years now for their fans’ liking. Last season started off well with a quick winning streak to get out of the gate but that momentum stalled and the season was lost … Continue reading
Thornton stays, Marleau departs San Jose
The San Jose Sharks were hoping to make a deeper run in the 2016-17 post season but they ran out of gas in the first round and lost 4-2 to the Edmonton Oilers. It was not for lack of effort … Continue reading