by Mike Gambill | Feb 1, 2023 | Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets
The All-Star break this week is a perfect time to take stock on the state of affairs in the NHL and the Central Division standings so far come as little surprise to fans who follow hockey in middle America and Canada. With around 50 or so games played (give or take a...
by Mike Gambill | Nov 25, 2022 | Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets
It’s hard to believe that as we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, the NHL season is now about one-quarter done and playoff implications are already shaping up. There have been many surprises and some not-so surprises so far entering the third month of the...
by Mike Gambill | Apr 19, 2020 | Homepage, Minnesota Wild
One of the reasons sports is so attractive to the American public mindset is the continuity and consistency these events and their players bring to our daily lives. Sports in our culture isn’t just a form of entertainment but an extension of our hopes and dreams...
by Mike Gambill | Apr 6, 2020 | Homepage, Minnesota Wild
During the mandatory NHL season hiatus, team general managers are still at work trying to find the right pieces to fill their rosters. Trade and draft moves need to be made not only in case this season does resume, but to make sure each NHL team is ready to compete...
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 9, 2020 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, Minnesota Wild, NHL
The Ducks are currently missing Cam Fowler (nine games) and Hampus Lindholm (five games). Josh Manson was recently also hurt (two games) but is back. In the lineup was Jani Hakanpaa, who was playing his third game of the year and third of his career. He is Finnish,...