https://www.thesportsjudge.com/ NHL stories from The Sports Judge. en-us Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:28:45 GMT https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/taylor-hall-and-tyler-seguin-thriving-during-sophomore-season/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/taylor-hall-and-tyler-seguin-thriving-during-sophomore-season/ Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:28:45 GMT Jim Biringer NHL T here will always be players in any sport that will be connected by their draft class. In the NFL, it is Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers. In the NBA it is Dwight Howard and Emeka Okafor. In MLB, it is Joe Mauer and Mark Prior. These players were taken in the first round of their respective drafts.… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/debate-over-use-of-1-3-1-rages-on-in-wake-of-lightningflyers-game/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/debate-over-use-of-1-3-1-rages-on-in-wake-of-lightningflyers-game/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:51:09 GMT Jim Biringer NHL A s the dust settles on the Tampa Bay Lightning-Philadelphia Flyers game, the debate over the 1-3-1 lives on. Pierre McGuire during the telecast last night said Martin St. Louis of the Lightning asked Guy Boucher, “What do you want me to do?” A player is questioning the coach’s decision to play t… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning-slow-game-beat-philadelphia-flyers/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning-slow-game-beat-philadelphia-flyers/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:46:59 GMT Jim Biringer NHL T he story coming out of the Tampa Bay-Philadelphia game last night was not the outcome. The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime. The score is second to the major story of the game. During two instances in the game the Flyers refused to move the puck out of their defe… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/capitals-beat-ducks-in-ot-5-4/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/capitals-beat-ducks-in-ot-5-4/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:46:58 GMT Jim Biringer NHL O ne of the best games so far in this young NHL season happened last night in Washington. The Washington Capitals rallied to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in overtime. Nicklas Backstrom was the hero as he scored two goals. The first goal tied the game with seconds left in the third period. His sec… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/nhl-visors-mandatory-safety-concern/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/nhl-visors-mandatory-safety-concern/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:14:48 GMT Jim Biringer NHL H ockey is a sport where warriors and legends are made. Hockey at its purest form is just a game where the objective is to put the puck in the opposition’s net. Hockey is a physical sport entailing contact. The interaction of bodies and sticks can result in injury. The game that is played at the… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/boston-bruins-and-vancouver-canucks-deal-with-stanley-cup-hangover/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/boston-bruins-and-vancouver-canucks-deal-with-stanley-cup-hangover/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:58:56 GMT Jim Biringer NHL N o matter how much teams in the NHL do not want to admit it, there is a hangover after a team wins the Stanley Cup. For the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks this fact is a reality. They both appear to have a hangover after finishing the season in June, but every player on the team will not ta… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-st-louis-blues-2011-2012-preview/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-st-louis-blues-2011-2012-preview/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:27:41 GMT Jason Granger NHL F or St. Louis Blues fans, the long wait is over, as the puck is set to drop Saturday, October 8 on the 2011-2012 season . For many fans of the Note, this offseason has been excruciating, waiting for the ice to freeze, the skates to be sharpened, the jerseys to be tied down. But that wait is now… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/nhl-season-preview-2011-2012/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/nhl-season-preview-2011-2012/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:28:49 GMT Jim Biringer NHL T he National Hockey League season starts officially Thursday night with the NHL Faceoff weekend. The Boston Bruins will raise their first Stanley Cup banner since 1972 as they host the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers will look to play spoiler after the Bruins swept them out of the playoffs last… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/nhl-sportsmanship-issues-isolated-incidents-draw-attention/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/nhl-sportsmanship-issues-isolated-incidents-draw-attention/ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:24:53 GMT Jim Biringer NHL Let’s Not Make Controversial Isolated Incidents Hurt Hockey T he National Hockey League is making headlines for the wrong reasons. In particular one player has been at the center of controversy on two separate incidents that occurred during two different preseason hockey games. The first incident… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/nhl-western-conference-preview-central-division-2011-2012/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/nhl-western-conference-preview-central-division-2011-2012/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:09:43 GMT Jason Granger NHL D espite the Bruins taking home the Stanley Cup last year, there is little doubt in my mind that the Western Conference is far and away the better, more competitive conference in the National Hockey League. Within that conference, the central division remains the hardest dog fight in the entire l… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/drew-doughty-signs-with-kings-8-years-56-million/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/drew-doughty-signs-with-kings-8-years-56-million/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:04:15 GMT Jim Biringer NHL Drew Doughty and the Los Angeles Kings agree on an 8-year, $56 million deal T he Drew Doughty saga with the Los Angeles Kings is finally over. In a long drawn out process, Doughty agreed to an 8-year deal worth $56 million. Doughty will have an annual cap hit of $7 million a year. Both parties we… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-if-the-olympics-were-tomorrow/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-if-the-olympics-were-tomorrow/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:44:00 GMT Jason Granger NHL G ranted we are a ways away from the next Olympics in Sochi, Russia. However, in good fun, I put together lists for Canada and the United States of who I would select to play for each team. Let's take a look. THE UNITED STATES FORWARDS Bobby Ryan, Ducks: Edgy, talented, and big, Ryan will be a va… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/2011-nhl-mock-draft/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/2011-nhl-mock-draft/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:48:00 GMT Tom Johnson NHL N ow that the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins have been crowned, we can turn our attention to the upcoming NHL Draft. I'm not sure we'll find the second coming of an Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, or even Taylor Hall — but this year's group is loaded with quality players. The Ed… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/penguins-gm-ray-shero-can-fish-with-the-best/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/penguins-gm-ray-shero-can-fish-with-the-best/ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:33:00 GMT Michael Bennett NHL P ittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero doesn’t have the easiest job in the business, yet at times he makes piecing together his team’s roster seem as effortless as goin’ fishing. In his fifth year as GM, Shero has gained the full confidence of fans, players and owner Mario Lemieux, compil… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/canadas-cup-dream-ends-with-vancouver-loss/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/canadas-cup-dream-ends-with-vancouver-loss/ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:53:00 GMT Jim Biringer NHL I t was supposed to be Canada’s year. Vancouver was the team to hoist the Stanley Cup for Canada. The Canucks had the backing of not only their city of Vancouver, but the whole nation. This team was the best chance for Canada to regain the Stanley Cup. The last time a team from Canada hoisted the… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-summer-outlook/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-summer-outlook/ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:06:00 GMT Jason Granger NHL N ow that the Stanley Cup playoffs are over, the focus for hockey fans has shifted to what the summer will bring for their favorite teams. Will the Cup champ Bruins be able to keep their team intact and not fall victim to the team purge that hit the Blackhawks? Can the Canucks find that missing e… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/redemption-2011-stanley-cup-champion-boston-bruins/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/redemption-2011-stanley-cup-champion-boston-bruins/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:30:00 GMT Jim Biringer NHL R edemption is the motto for this Boston Bruins team. After blowing a 3-0 series lead to Philadelphia last year in the playoffs, the Bruins are now Stanley Cup Champions for the first time since 1972. The Boston Bruins ended the home series domination, and it was all thanks to Tim Thomas. The Bos… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/so-luongo/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/so-luongo/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:19:00 GMT Mathew Orzechowski NHL T he Boston Bruins are your 2010-2011 Stanley Cup Champions, much to the dismay of the City of Vancouver, and more specifically Roberto Luongo. While both Roberto Luongo and Tim Thomas are both Vezina Trophy candidates, only Thomas has dizplayed a Vezina worthy effort in the most important 7 game… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/five-burning-questions-for-game-7/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/five-burning-questions-for-game-7/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:16:00 GMT Tom Johnson NHL T his is it, hockey fans. The moment we have all been waiting for. This is a do-or-die game for both squads. Game seven takes place in Vancouver, a venue Boston has yet to win at in this series. Here are five burning questions for this huge contest to go along with my prediction: --- 1. Will Canu… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/what-is-the-next-step-for-the-new-jersey-devils/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/what-is-the-next-step-for-the-new-jersey-devils/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:36:00 GMT Jim Biringer NHL T he New Jersey Devils have some important decisions to make this off season. However, the most important decisions are: finding a new head coach, re-signing Zach Parise, and drafting at the number four spot at the upcoming NHL entry draft. The New Jersey Devils’ organization must be careful as t… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/history-will-be-made-stanley-cup-final-game-4/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/history-will-be-made-stanley-cup-final-game-4/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:34:00 GMT Daryl Velez NHL C rushing hits, vicious scrums, a season-ending injury and a 4-game suspension have decorated the Stanley Cup Final this year. There have been great plays and sloppy plays, beautiful goals and garbage. Tonight two of the very best NHL franchises will meet for game 4 of their already extremely exc… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/what-the-game-3-loss-says-about-the-vancouver-canucks/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/what-the-game-3-loss-says-about-the-vancouver-canucks/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:47:00 GMT Dom Tortorice NHL G ame 3 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals was the proverbial turning point of the series in more ways than one. The Boston Bruins finally found their offensive touch with an 8-1 drubbing laid on the hapless Vancouver Canucks. They also cranked up their defensive pressure and fore-checking and forced… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/history-will-be-made-stanley-cup-final-game-3/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/history-will-be-made-stanley-cup-final-game-3/ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:10:00 GMT Daryl Velez NHL T he slap in the face that was last night’s Stanley Cup Final game 2 still stings. Alex “the Biter” Burrows not only scoring the winner, but also having a heavy hand in two more Vancouver scores in the game is the most unfortunate of all possible game 2 happenings for Bruins fans. Tim Thomas and… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/phoenix-coyotes-to-stay-winnipeg-to-get-atlanta-thrashers/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/phoenix-coyotes-to-stay-winnipeg-to-get-atlanta-thrashers/ Wed, 18 May 2011 21:35:00 GMT Jim Biringer NHL A s the dust settles in the desert, it looks like the Phoenix Coyotes will be playing hockey in Arizona for at least one more season. Last Tuesday, City Council of Glendale voted 5-2 in favor of paying another $25 million to the National Hockey League to cover potential losses of the franchise if… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/novak-djokovic-still-undefeated/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/novak-djokovic-still-undefeated/ Mon, 16 May 2011 22:10:00 GMT Jim Biringer NHL N ovak Djokovic remains undefeated heading into the French Open. Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in the finals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia Open. Djokovic is now 39-0 going back to December and 37-0 to begin this season. He has a chance to pass John McEnroe who started a season 42-0. Most li… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/new-bruins-get-their-shot/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/new-bruins-get-their-shot/ Mon, 09 May 2011 23:01:00 GMT Daryl Velez NHL F or the first time in these NHL Playoffs, the Boston Bruins’ famed 2 pick of the most recent draft will skate in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Tyler Seguin will see ice time not due to merit alone, but will enter the third line alongside Rich Peverley and Michael Ryder largely because… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/just-putting-off-the-inevitable-for-the-phoenix-coyotes/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/just-putting-off-the-inevitable-for-the-phoenix-coyotes/ Mon, 09 May 2011 20:38:00 GMT Jim Biringer NHL T he never-ending saga of the Phoenix Coyotes might be finally coming to an end. The National Hockey League and the City of Glendale are looking into renewing their existing agreement. If the vote passes, the Phoenix Coyotes will be staying in Glendale for at least one more season. The agreement… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/sidney-crosby-acknowledges-setback/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/sidney-crosby-acknowledges-setback/ Sun, 01 May 2011 13:13:00 GMT Jim Biringer NHL I t was revealed Friday that Sidney Crosby had a setback in his recovery process from his concussion. Crosby has been sidelined with a concussion since January 5, 2011 when he took his second hit to the head in a matter of a couple of days. Crosby had been skating with his teammates on off-day pr… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/bruins-ready-for-revenge-against-the-flyers/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/bruins-ready-for-revenge-against-the-flyers/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:21:00 GMT Jan Taylor NHL F or the third consecutive season, the Boston Bruins have won a playoff round and will be advancing to the eastern conference semi-finals. Their quest to win their first Stanley Cup since 1972 will continue when they play against the Philadelphia Flyers. While the Bruins had relative success agai… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-backes-shut-out/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-backes-shut-out/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:27:00 GMT Jason Granger NHL Y esterday, the league handed down the Selke Trophy nominees for best defensive forward. They were Pavel Datsyuk of the Red Wings, Ryan Kessler of the Canucks, and Jonathan Toews of the Blackhawks. Absent here? David Backes of the St. Louis Blues. Let's get the obvious out of the way. Datsyuk has… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/bring-on-the-bullies/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/bring-on-the-bullies/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:28:00 GMT Daryl Velez NHL A fter last night's overtime thriller vs. Montreal, I am all kinds of jacked up for the Philadelphia Flyers. As a Bruins fan I welcome the Broad Street Bullies to Boston. Why? Because last year was last year. This year will be different. It has to be: Chris Kelly is burning on all cylinders. But… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/phoenix-coyotes-the-saga-that-will-not-end/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/phoenix-coyotes-the-saga-that-will-not-end/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:39:00 GMT Jim Biringer NHL T he time may be running out on the Phoenix Coyotes. Both Commissioner Gary Bettman and the NHL, hope time is not running out. The NHL is doing everything in its power to keep the team in Glendale, AZ, and Gary Bettman has been taking a lot of criticism from the people of Canada, they claim he di… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-trade-deadline/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/blue-notes-trade-deadline/ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:11:00 GMT Jason Granger NHL W ell, the trade deadline has come and gone, and while league-wide there were several trades, there was nothing of the earth shaking variety. Jason Arnott, Dustin Penner, Dennis Wideman, Chris Campoli, Radek Dvorak, and Freddy Modin all were moved, but there were none of the mega trades that have… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/new-york-islanders-vs-pittsburgh-penguins-aka-the-most-physical-game-of-the-season/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/new-york-islanders-vs-pittsburgh-penguins-aka-the-most-physical-game-of-the-season/ Sat, 12 Feb 2011 06:10:00 GMT Roberto Scalia NHL M ost people who watch hockey, even if not on a regular basis, know of the game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins and how it is widely considered the most physical game that took place this season. Now take that game, and all its physicality, and multiply it by 3. The result is… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/war-of-words/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/war-of-words/ Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:25:00 GMT Daryl Velez NHL “He’s dead wrong” were the words of response given to the press by Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference most recently in his verbal scrap with former Bruins coach and current commentator Don Cherry. What Cherry was wrong about in Ference’s eyes was his rallying against Ference’s earlier commen… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/dipietro-out-4-6-weeks/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/dipietro-out-4-6-weeks/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:24:00 GMT Roberto Scalia NHL M ost of you already know this but Islander goaltender Rick DiPietro is going to miss 4-6 weeks due to facial fractures and knee swelling. The facial fractures came as a result of DiPietro's fight with Penguin goaltender Brent Johnson. As for the knee swelling, DiPietro said that it was the same… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/five-teams-to-have-a-big-second-half/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/five-teams-to-have-a-big-second-half/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:45:00 GMT Mark Lindquist NHL 1. Carolina Hurricanes T he Hurricanes went from completely out of playoff contention to ninth in the Eastern Conference and one point behind the Atlanta Thrashers. With an All-Star Game in Carolina, Canes' captain Eric Staal first selects his goaltender Cam Ward despite his so-so numbers, and Je… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/knocked-out/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/knocked-out/ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:51:00 GMT Daryl Velez NHL M arc Savard has a concussion – again. The Boston Bruins’ premier center has struggled to stay in the lineup after the crushing blow he sustained last year on March 7 at the hands of Pittsburgh Penguins bruiser Matt Cooke. This time Savvy was tackled by another “Matt,” former Bruins player Matt H… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/new-york-islanders-vs-new-jersey-devils-game-overview/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/new-york-islanders-vs-new-jersey-devils-game-overview/ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:42:00 GMT Roberto Scalia NHL New York Islanders VS New Jersey Devils 2-0 Stats Category New York Islanders New Jersey --- --- --- Goals Jesse Joensuu (1), Rob Schremp (2) N/A Assists Frans Nielsen (10), Michael Grabner (3), Blake Comeau (7), James Wisniewski (12) N/A Points Jesse Joensuu (1), Rob Schremp (3), Frans Nielsen (… https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/new-york-islanders-vs-columbus-blue-jackets-game-overview/ https://www.thesportsjudge.com/nhl/new-york-islanders-vs-columbus-blue-jackets-game-overview/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:51:00 GMT Roberto Scalia NHL New York Islanders VS Columbus Blue Jackets 3-4 OT Stats Goals Team Scorers --- --- NYI Trent Hunter (1), Michael Grabner (5), John Tavares (8) CBJ Antoine Vermette PPG (4), Chris Clark (4), R.J. Umberger (7), Jakub Voracek (5) Assists Team Assists --- --- NYI Frans Nielsen (8, 9), Michael Grabne…