The 2011 Stanley Cup Final is a little different than most because it features a chance for a Canadian NHL team to win the Stanley Cup. Most pundits thought the Canucks felt this pressure since before the puck dropped. They were the strongest of all of the Canadian teams in the league this season. Both [...]
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The Hat Trick: Who Is Passing Out Valentines
Monday, February 14th, 2011 Written by: Eric SutterLove is in the air this Valentine’s Day, but no so much in the NHL these days. After a fight filled week of Bruins-Canadiens, Islanders-Penguins and Wild-Blues, suspensions, tempers and emotions are running at a high in the NHL. Even one of the greats of the league is not happy at what is happening around [...]
NHL Hat Trick: A Look at the NHL with an NFL Viewpoint on Super Bowl Sunday
Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Written by: Eric SutterOn this Super Bowl Sunday, as the nation sits down to celebrate the ending of the National Football League season, it is a time to eat, drink and be merry. In the spirit of the end of the NFL season, in this week’s Pucking Awesome Hat Trick we will take a look at the National [...]
The Hat Trick: What Should You Watch for in the Second Half of the NHL Season
Monday, January 31st, 2011 Written by: Eric SutterThe unofficial second half of hockey begins on Tuesday night with 13 games. First before we look ahead in this week’s Pucking Awesome Hat Trick, let’s look back at the first half and hand out some hardware. In the ever tight race for first half MVP it came down to three players in my opinion.The [...]
Fantasy Focus: Weekend Warriors
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 Written by: Eric SutterThe defenseman is the most underrated fantasy stud an owner could have. They are important in those swing categories like power play points and plus/minus. Let’s break down some of the Weekend Warriors of could be fantasy studs to watch out for. Teams with 2 games this weekend: Thrashers, Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, [...]
NHL Hat Trick: Holiday Shopping For Some NHL Teams
Monday, December 6th, 2010 Written by: Eric SutterHoliday shopping has begun and as mall parking lots become a hazard zone people search high and low for that perfect gift for their special someone. So in the spirit of the holiday shopping in this week’s Pucking Awesome Hat Trick we will take a look at what is on some teams wish lists. The [...]
The Hat Trick: We Are Going Streaking!
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 Written by: Eric SutterThis week we said goodbye to a hockey legend as Pat Burns finally lost his battle to cancer at the age of 58. The three-time NHL coach of the year and Stanley Cup winner with the Devils in 2003 touched the lives of many owners, coaches and players of today. He will be missed by [...]
NHL Hat Trick: Three Teams Staying Power
Monday, November 15th, 2010 Written by: Eric SutterThe NHL season will hit its quarter mark in the next couple of weeks. Some teams have limped their way into the first stretch while others have sprinted towards that first pole marker. Before I review the three hottest teams out of the gate and break down their staying power, let’s hand out some awards. [...]
The Hat Trick: Answering The Goalie Question
Monday, November 8th, 2010 Written by: Eric SutterThe goaltender is the most talked about position in the NHL today. More and more teams are relying on a tandem or an unproven commodity to lead them to victory. Right now there are only six goalies who have started 12 or more games and most teams are not having their goaltender play more than [...]
Between the Pipes NHL Recap and Analysis Week 4
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 Written by: Alex MuellerRecap of Week 4 in the 2010-11 NHL Season. Including Goalie Spotlight, Fights of the Week, Goat of the Week, Things I Like, Things I Don’t, This Week in Hockey History, Stat Line of the Week, Did You Know, Quote of the Week, Numbers Numbers and Rankings.
Hat Trick – NHL Players Coming Back From Injury
Monday, November 1st, 2010 Written by: Eric SutterHappy Halloween everyone! Hopefully you got some candy you like and didn’t get scared because there were no NHL games to watch on Sunday night. Some more suspension handed out this week as the NHL continues to take no extracurricular behavior in the games. The NHL is serious about making their sport safer and throwing [...]
The Hat Trick: What Should You Be Watching For This Week in the NHL
Monday, October 25th, 2010 Written by: Eric SutterWhat a weekend of hockey with six hat tricks in two days. Friday saw Steven Stamkos, Rene Bourque and Daniel Alfredsson light the lamp three times. That was only to be followed Saturday by Alexander Semin, Brad Richardson and John Tavares first hat trick of his NHL career. Alfredsson eight career hat trick also led [...]
The Hat Trick: What to Watch For In Week 2 of the NHL Season
Monday, October 18th, 2010 Written by: Eric SutterThe NHL is a week old and already we have some big surprises, some suspensions and some big injuries. Marian Hossa leads the league in points (nine) and tied for the league lead with five goals, as he seems primed to become the number one option in a star-laden lineup. Who is in panic mode [...]
HAT TRICK: What to Watch For In Week 1 of the NHL
Thursday, October 7th, 2010 Written by: Eric SutterAre you ready for some hockey? The moment hockey fans have waited for all summer has finally arrived the opening week of the NHL season. Same faces in some new places, a fresh start where everyone has a chance to win the ultimate prize. I have predicted a Philadelphia Flyers-Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup Final as [...]
Fantasy Focus: Defensemen Draft Rankings
Monday, September 27th, 2010 Written by: Eric SutterWith Fantasy Hockey draft prep coming soon, Pucking Awesome Fantasy Focus would like to help out with our position by position fantasy draft rankings. We will also give out some sleepers to watch out for while drafting. Next up the deep position of that many people look over but do not forget the defenders as [...]
