Trotz’s Next Act: He’ll Have Options
It's hard to remember the last time a head coach, in any sport, fresh off winning a championship, made the decision to leave their respective organization. Enter Barry Trotz, who did just that on Monday.
Tro...
Barry Trotz: this where the heartbreaks end
For this writer the most beautiful aspect of the Washington Capitals first Stanley Cup win is that gave head coach Barry Trotz some richly deserved glory and immortality after 19 seasons of solid hockey coachin...
He, Who is Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Ovechkin isn't that guy.
No, Alex Ovechkin, owner of seven scoring titles, a trio of Art Ross trophies (among other individual-owned hardware) and a 196 lead on Sidney Crosby for most goals since 2...
Capitals End Penguins’ Three-peat Bid
The Capitals had burned the Penguins on odd-man rushes early in their second-round series, but Pittsburgh had done a much better job of limiting those chances over the past two games.
And now, 5:27 into over...
Defending Champs Face Elimination Monday
The Penguins might’ve played their most dominant game of the playoffs Saturday night in Washington, but they return home to Pittsburgh facing elimination.
The Penguins blew two one-goal leads, including surr...
Top Line Not Enough As Bruins Fall in Overtime
The Boston Bruins scored six times against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1, and since that offensive explosion they have struggled to find the back of the net, only lighting the lamp a total of 3 times over t...
For Pens and Caps, It’s Now a Best-of-Three
With the Capitals holding a 2-1 lead in their second-round series, Game 4 was as close to a must-win for the Penguins as a non-elimination game can get.
The result, too, couldn’t have been much closer. How c...
Rest in Peace Bow-tie Bill
The NHL lost a living legend yesterday with the death of Bill Torrey. If anyone created a formula for creating and developing expansion franchises it was Bowtie Bill. He took a team that struggled to compete wi...
Hurricanes Land Second Pick, Darling and Ryan Named to Team USA
During the second intermission of the Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the top three lottery picks were announced for the 2018 entry draft. The three teams hoping for th...
Peters Resigns From Hurricanes
After 4 seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes, Coach Bill Peters resigned on Friday April 20th after another disappointing season, going 36-35-11. Peters missed the playoffs all four years coaching the club and ...