My Top 3 Calder Trophy Candidates Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 29, 2016April 29, 20160 If the season were to end today here are my top 3. This is not the order that I’d vote them in and this isn’t my final decision because things can change in a hurry. This years rookie crop is outstanding and honestly there are 6 really good candidates. Shayne Gostisbehere
Through the Eyes of the Mask: Steve Mason Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 29, 20160 New hockey writer Amanda Mazzucca has a great take on Flyers goalie Steve Mason. According to Flyers’ veteran goalie, Steve Mason, the key to winning is having a strong mind and a good start. "It's definitely been a mental test the last few games, more than a physical test," Mason said.
Why not The Islanders? Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 2016April 28, 20160 Leslie Monteiro makes a good case for the Islanders in the big game tonight. During the Islanders postgame show on MSG+ Sunday night, fans were chanting “WE WANT THE CUP!” “WE WANT THE CUP!” “WE WANT THE CUP!” in the background where Shannon Hogan and Rick DiPietro were doing the postgame
The Hextall Plan is Working Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 In July of 2013 Ron Hextall was hired by the Philadelphia Flyers as the Assistant General Manager and director of hockey operations. The late Ed Snider was thrilled about bringing back one of his own to watch over the franchise. In May, 2014 he was installed as the General Manager,
2016 NHL Draft My Top 30 Rankings Version 2.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 2016June 3, 20160 Now that the Meldonium scandal has died down. Here are my latest rankings: 1) Auston Matthews - 6-2, 210 - C - When he goes in deep with the puck. Nobody stops him and then he can shoot or pass. He’s unselfish. Swats away pucks with great force on defense. He’s
The Finality Of Patrik Elias? Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Our new Devils writer, Chris Wassel paints a great word picture about a well respected player in New Jersey and around hockey circles. There is a growing sense that Patrik Elias may very well retire. Whether it happens or not is still pure conjecture. What is not speculative is the impact
Riva Shined For Team Switzerland Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 20160 Grand Forks - Team Switzerland won a 5-4 game in OT. I loved the passion from both squads but two guys really shined. One defenseman who played on the top pairing showed a lot of promise. "I can play either side," said Riva. "My best side is the right side in the
Sergachev Has The Right Stuff Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Grand Forks - - Even though Team Russia lost an 8-2 game they didn't play a bad game. How is that possible? Because for more than two periods they gave Team USA all they could handle. Considering the U-17 team is playing with some choice talent like defenseman, Mikhail Sergachev,
Nylander and Liljegren – – Two of Sweden’s Next Gen Stars Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 20160 Grand Forks - - Alex Nylander has star power. He has a certain flair when he carries the puck down the ice. He is an important player in Sweden's system and yet if he didn't get a game-tying goal with 19 tics left on the game clock Latvia would have
Yamamoto is a 2017 Eligible Who’s Having an Impact in Grand Forks Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Grand Forks - - One prospect who's opened a lot of eyes here is Kailer Yamamoto. The Spokane Chiefs right winger just finished his second season where he amassed 71 points in 57 games. He had 5 points in 6 playoff games. Now playing in the U18s for Team USA he's
