Clayton Keller May Be A Draft Riser Hockeyology by Ryan Biech - June 24, 2016June 24, 20160 Born in Swansea, Illinois, Clayton Keller is coming to the 2016 NHL Entry Draft with hopes of proving the doubters wrong. Measuring in at 5’10”, there are concerns about Keller’s size translating to the NHL, but there is little doubt about his skill. High end speed, hockey sense, puck-distribution and
2016 NHL Draft My Top 30 Rankings Version 4.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 24, 2016November 24, 20180 1) Auston Matthews - 6-2, 210 - C - When he goes in deep with the puck. Nobody stops him when he streaks down the ice and then he can shoot or pass. He’s unselfish. Swats away pucks with great force on defense. He’s generational player. Players stand up on
NHL Awards: Winners & More on Vegas Expansion Hockeyology by Jonathan West - June 23, 2016October 20, 20160 For the 1st time since the process of NHL expansion in 1997 and the Minnesota Wild & Columbus Blue Jackets hitting the ice in 2000, Las Vegas Nevada is finally getting a pro sports franchise. Playing in the "Desert of Excess" 15 months from now, the NHL Board of Governors
Las Vegas Expansion Dominates NHL Awards Week Hockeyology by Jonathan West - June 22, 2016October 19, 20160 Las Vegas - - For the 1st time since the process of NHL expansion in 1997 and the Minnesota Wild & Columbus Blue Jackets hitting the ice in 2000, Las Vegas Nevada is finally getting a pro sports franchise. Playing in the "Desert of Excess" 15 months from now, the
The Pittsburgh Penguins Celebrate With Most of Their Population in Attendance Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 15, 2016June 15, 20160 Pittsburgh - - Without actual numbers let's just say a lot of Penguins fans came out to celebrate another championship. It was a beautiful day, well not for Sharks or most other fans of other teams, but that's irrelevant on this day. On this day we all celebrate the champions.
Game Five Stanley Cup Analysis and Game Six Predictions Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 12, 2016June 12, 20160 Pittsburgh - - In a busy, busy week. We talk about the Stanley Cup and a few other hot topics: Off the Post with USA Today journalist, AJ Perez
Some Thoughts About the 2016 NHL Scouting Combine Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 8, 2016June 8, 20160 Buffalo - - I’ve waited a few days to digest the combine and give some deep thoughts that I have about some of the prospects. 1) Auston Matthews - He’s classy, he doesn’t say he’s the best, he lets his play do the talking. This is what sets him apart. He
PIttsburgh Takes 2-0 Series Lead With OT Win Hockeyology by Rob Bertrand - June 2, 2016June 3, 20160 Pittsburgh, PA - - The energy outside on the streets surrounding the Console Energy Center prior to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final was electric. The infectious energy from the thousands of people attending the outdoor watch party only grew upon entering the arena. Looking to capitalize on the crowd’s
Pittsburgh Played Their Game Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 31, 2016May 31, 20160 Pittsburgh, PA -- The Pittsburgh Penguins played their game almost to perfection. They dominated the first period and left that leading 2-0. The Sharks managed to tie it up in the second 2-2. Nick Bonino scored the game-winner with 2:33 left in the third period to put the Pwnguins up
Marc-Andre Fleury Is Now a Veteran Presence Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 30, 2016May 30, 20160 Pittsburgh, PA - - When did Marc-Andre Fleury become a veteran? That's really snuck up on me and the rest of the hockey world. He's about to embark on his third Stanley Cup and hopng to come out of it with a win. For now, he's no longer the starter.