August 2, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Evgeni Nabokov told Newsday that he'd be reporting to Islanders traning camp. Can he be a difference-maker for New York or another team?
July 27, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Which teams got the most out of their role players in 2010-11? Which role players deserve more playing time? And which role players contributed the least?
July 13, 2011
by Matthew Coller
The best, worst and surprise performances of the postseason.
June 28, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Did the Buffalo Sabres have better use for $7 million than taking on the Calgary Flames' salary dumps of Robyn Regehr and Ales Kotalik?
June 16, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Put aside the successes and failures of the superstars and take a look back at the unsung heroes of the 2011 postseason.
June 10, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Who wants Rangers' captain Chris Drury? Because starting on June 15, teams can elect of buy out overpriced and underperforming players on their rosters. Who are the likely candidates, and what might that mean for the beginning of free agency on July 1?
June 4, 2011
by Matthew Coller
The running joke about the Boston Bruins is: "as long as the Canucks stay out of the penalty box, the Bruins can win."
May 26, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Lightning coach Guy Boucher has a big decision to make in goal. Or does he?
May 14, 2011
by Matthew Coller
With Patrice Bergeron out for Game 1 with a concussion, Boston head coach Claude Julien only sparingly utilized second overall draft pick Tyler Seguin. Is it time for more of the rookie?
May 6, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Can Tampa Bay ride their power play and penalty killing prowess to the Stanley Cup Finals?
April 29, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Regardless of the NHL's efforts to decrease head shots and the serious injuries that often result from them, the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was marred by several controversial hits, some of which were punished and some of which were not.
April 25, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Have first round playoff results fit into our current conception of needing a "hot goalie" to win in the postseason? And what's that say about the right way to build a contender?
April 19, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Is he a replacement level backup or a playoff hero? Maybe both?
April 5, 2011
by Matthew Coller
The Rangers fantastic come-from-behind victory against Bruins was marred by the season-ending injury to their heart-and-soul, Ryan Callahan.
March 18, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Ray Emery's already come a long way from what was thought to be a career-ending medical condition--the same one that ended Bo Jackson's playing days. Can he be part of a Cinderella run for Anaheim?
March 7, 2011
by Matthew Coller
It's been a tough season for the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, but Matt Coller says that Ryan Miller's ready to carry the Sabres to the playoffs.
January 7, 2011
by Matthew Coller
How much of an improvement over Dan Ellis and Mike Smith can a 41-year-old Dwayne Roloson be expected to be? And should Bolts' GM Steve Yzerman have held out to deal for a better netminder, like Tomas Vokoun or Ilya Bryzgalov, instead?
December 7, 2010
by Matthew Coller
While head coach Lindy Ruff has significantly cut Craig Rivet's playing time and even made him a frequent healthy scratch, the veteran defenseman still remains team captain. Aren't there any viable alternatives for the Buffalo Sabres?
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