All Star Squawking

January is upon us. The deep freeze is settling in. There is nary a bird in sight, and both men and...

Prospect Pulse: Jordan Schroeder

Jordan Schroeder, a freshman forward playing for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Not a particularly big player, Schroeder is nonetheless...

State of the Northwest Division

Edmonton Oilers: Courtesy of Pat McLean from Black Dog Hates Skunks The Oilers continue to tread water in a tough Western...

The HD Corner: Revamped Skills Competition, Other Media Rumblings

After last year’s snooze fest of an All-Star Weekend, the NHL has decided to make a few tweaks this year.  If...

Cold Hard Rants: An Ode to the Holiday Season

Christmas time. A time for eggnog, and any other kinds of nog that may be available. A time for holiday cheer....

An Interview with Dave Staples of the Edmonton Journal

Over the weekend, Illegal Curve was fortunate enough to interview Dave Staples of the Edmonton Journal.  Staples writes the terrific Cult...

State of the Pacific Division (First Edition)

Each week, talented bloggers with team-specific daily blogs will write a short synopsis on the state of the team that they follow.  Every week,...

Prospect Pulse: Garrett Roe

Roe, a 5’9 175 pound sophomore with the St. Cloud State Huskies, is a Virginia native and LA Kings draft pick...

Wednesday Editorial: Sundin versus Forsberg

With so much publicity being given to Mats Sundin over the past few months, I figure it is time to make...

An Interview with James Mirtle of the Globe & Mail

Over the weekend, Illegal Curve was lucky enough to conduct an interview with James Mirtle, one of the pioneers of hockey...