Grabbing Patrick Kane first overall was just the start of a superb draft by Chicago. By Rob Reath WINNERS Chicago Blackhawks Securing Patrick Kane with the first pick took no special talent, but picking three of my own recommended sleepers did. Any team that can walk away with Kane, Bill Sweatt, Akim Aliu and Maxime […]
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The Flyers surprised many when they selected Garrett Klotz in the third round, but perhaps they were attracted by his ability to rub out referees. By Rob Reath Editor’s note: Special thanks to draft expert Rob Reath for supplying us with his analysis of the Philadelphia Flyers’ picks from this weekend’s draft. Rob will be
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Bill Sweatt could be the fastest and most NHL-ready player in the entire draft. We’re back for Part Two of our NHL Draft Preview. Part One can be found here. Looking for a first round sleeper? Rob thinks Bill Sweatt qualifies. Not only is he considered the fastest player available, but many suggest he’s also
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Lars Eller could turn some heads with his speed and skill. With RotoRob hockey expert Mike Chen currently indisposed with a heavier-than-usual workload and a wedding to plan (he mumbled something about needing to go for his dress fitting), I’ll be cobbling together our NHL Draft Preview this year. Part One runs today, and Part
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Daniel Alfredsson has exorcised plenty of playoff demons already, but the best may be yet to come. At the start of the season, I don’t think anyone would have predicted this match-up for the Stanley Cup final. Sure, a lot of pundit-types picked the Ducks (hell, I did), including The Hockey News in its annual
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By re-signing Johan Holmqvist, has Tampa Bay cleared up its crease crisis? The Tampa Bay Lightning, long maligned for their shaky goaltending situation, have re-signed free agent Johan Holmqvist to a one-year, $1-million deal. Holmqvist took over as the number one man from the disappointing Marc Denis last season, and Tampa Bay rode the Swede
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The Eastern Conference Finals could very well come down to Ray Emery, right, vs. Ryan Miller. EASTERN CONFERENCE #1 Buffalo Sabres vs. #4 Ottawa Senators Many moons ago, the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators played a regular season game that wound up with multiple fights, a gajillion penalties, and smilin’ Ray Emery knocking the crap
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