August 16, 2010
The Value of NHL Goaltending
The Blackhawks walked away from their Cup-winning goaltender. The Sharks let their all-star goalie play in Russia. The Canucks are questioning the contract of their gold-medal Olympic netminder. It used to be that you built from the net out, but now that formula has reversed. Complete Story
July 14, 2010
The New Western Balance of Power
Since winning the Stanley Cup, the Chicago Blackhawks have been forced to move seven players — with more potentially on the way. SC’s Mike Chen takes a look at the restructured balance of power in the NHL’s Western Conference. Complete Story
June 14, 2010
Stanley Cup Champs Face Difficult Cap Questions
The Chicago Blackhawks are the 2010 Stanley Cup champions, but the team as we know it won’t be the same come October as the team faces difficult roster decisions. SC’s Mike Chen takes a look at who might be on the chopping block. Complete Story
May 18, 2010
NHL Playoffs Review and Predictions
The Canadiens and Flyers, the Cinderellas of the Eastern Conference, are battling it out to see who will earn the right to lose to the powerhouses of the West, the Sharks and Blackhawks. SC’s Andrew Jones explains why the West is best. Complete Story
May 3, 2010
A Tale of Two Presidents’ Trophies
A high-flying Presidents’ Trophy team was taken out by a plucky eighth seed. Are we talking about this year’s Capitals or last year’s Sharks? While the result was the same, these two teams — and their opponents — were far different, leaving reason for Caps fans to be concerned. Complete Story
March 30, 2010
The Wide-Open West
While most NHL pundits agree that the Western Conference is superior to the Eastern Conference, its teams all come with a fatal flaw. SC’s Mike Chen takes a look at what each team will have to protect against to prevent opponents from exposing a critical weakness. Complete Story
March 13, 2010
Five Ways NHL Can Capitalize on Olympics
Advancing the game of hockey through the Olympics is nice, but advancing the NHL through the Olympics is even better. SC’s Vic Curcuru outlines his five-step plan to taking Olympic momentum and turning it into NHL momentum. Complete Story
March 5, 2010
What Now, NHL?
The Olympic gold medal game was one of the most-viewed TV events of the year. Sidney Crosby and Ryan Miller became household names, and many people watched a hockey game for the first time. What does this mean for the NHL? SC’s Mike Chen takes a look. Complete Story
February 23, 2010
NHL Playoff Push
Many sports fans paid attention to hockey for the first time in a long time when the USA beat Canada in the Olympics. Should they keep watching as the NHL moves towards the playoffs? SC’s Andrew Jones has the answer: of course! Complete Story
February 1, 2010
How Long Can Phoenix Rise?
Last year, the Wayne Gretzky-coached Phoenix Coyotes had the fifth seed at the All-Star Break before imploding. Why will this season’s Coyotes be different as they enter February? SC’s Mike Chen has the answer. Complete Story
More NHL Commentary
| 12.28.09 | Kings, Coyotes Show They’re For Real | By Mike Chen |
| 12.04.09 | What’s in Store For the NHL? | By Jay Huerbin |
| 11.24.09 | Stamkos: Tampa Bay’s New MVP | By Mike Chen |
| 10.21.09 | Early-Season NHL Storylines | By Mike Chen |
| 09.14.09 | 2009-10 NHL Preview: What You Missed | By Mike Chen |
| 07.24.09 | NHL Free Agency Winners and Losers | By Jonathan Hamelin |
| 07.16.09 | The NHL’s Wilder Wild West | By Mike Chen |
| 06.23.09 | Penguins Won’t Be Copied Next Year | By Mike Chen |
| 06.12.09 | Detroit’s Home Ice Advantage | By Jonathan Hamelin |
| 06.03.09 | Stanley Cup Finals: Close Doesn’t Count | By Mike Chen |
| 06.02.09 | Red Wings, Finish Them! | By Jonathan Hamelin |
| 05.29.09 | Detroit vs. Pittsburgh: The Battle Begins | By Jonathan Hamelin |
| 05.25.09 | Humble in Hockeytown | By Jonathan Hamelin |
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