With the NHL Awards Show taking place Wednesday evening here are my picks in some of the major categories. It’s certainly different this year. Most years there are clear cut favorites. But not tomorrow night. Many of these awards could go to each of the three finalists in the different categories. Here’s my picks: HART … Continue Reading →
Thoughts after Game 1: 1) We’ll know more today but it sure didn’t sound good regarding Darren Helm after the game. A cut forearm that required surgery – although surgery could mean quite a few different things like simply stitching up the cut. Depth up front becomes an issue when a player like Helm goes … Continue Reading →
With each game that he’s missing because of that nagging ankle bruise, there’s a chance Nicklas Lidstrom’s chance for history is slipping away. Lidstrom’s bid for an eighth Norris Trophy was going strong for most of the season until that darn puck got him in just the wrong place on his foot. That happened Feb. … Continue Reading →