Washington Capitals – New York Rangers Playoff Preview

You really could not ask for better first round matchups this spring.  Boston versus hated Montreal, Pittsburgh versus bitter in-state rival...

Detroit Red Wings – Columbus Blue Jackets Playoff Preview

The Numbers:   Overall Home Away Detroit Red Wings 51-21-10 27-9-5 24-12-5 Columbus Blue Jackets 41-31-10 25-13-3 16-18-7   Goals/GM GA/GM...

San Jose Sharks-Anaheim Ducks Playoff Preview

San Jose-Anaheim Preview Season Series- Sharks 4-2 The San Jose Sharks, fresh off a President’s Trophy win, will now have to...

How Do You Like Them Apples? (Alternate Title: Whats The Deal with Assists?)

I was watching Hardcore Hockey the other night, where the hosts were discussing NHL Rule 34.2, which deals with how points...

A Look Back at an Attempted Look Forward: Reviewing the IC 2008-09 Predictions

This handy chart first appeared on the site prior to the start of the 2008-09 regular season. With the regular season...

Nature or Nurture: A Tale of Culture and Hockey

I recently had the opportunity to head down to Fargo (the long way thanks to overland flooding) to attend some World...

On Language and Coaching

As I was driving to Fargo today, I had the opportunity to listen XM Radio’s NHL station, which was featuring the...

Favorites, Darkhorses, and Longshots: Who Are Your Best Bets?

Though a low seed has not won a Stanley Cup in over ten years, underdogs have still been able to make...

In a (Low) Class by Themselves

In the interests of full disclosure, as well as my usual brand of brutal honesty, I will tell you, dear reader,...

Dan Wood of the Orange County Register and Eric Duhatschek of the Globe & Mail on this week’s IllegalCurve.com Radio Show

I just wanted to let everyone know that Dan Wood of the Orange County Register and Eric Duhatschek of the Globe...