Vancouver Canucks

http://gty.im/500502136 This NHL season has been action packed. Second year Edmonton Oilers forward, Connor McDavid, looks like an absolute stud, seemingly creating a breakaway opportunity out of thin air. Rookies like Patrik Laine and Auston Matthews have seemingly transitioned to the big leagues without a problem. The NHL is as star studded as…

Embed from Getty Images The Chicago Blackhawks appeared down and out, trailing three games to one and having just lost two straight at home to the St. Louis Blues. This was a team that has played 72 post-season games in four years after a Stanley Cup in 2013, a trip to the Western Conference Final in 2014 and another two-month battle to win…

To the non-sporting world, a hockey stick can be construed as a weapon. For safety reasons, “your stick, your responsibility” is the mantra. Good life advice. Rules are Rules It is the hockey player’s duty to be in command of his stick at all times. There are rules about high-sticking, slashing, tripping, and the like to curb how players use…

Midseason Grades: NHL Pacific 1. Los Angeles Kings Grade: A- http://gty.im/488377763 Overall Record: 26-12-3 Home Record: 13-6-1 Road Record: 13-6-2 Despite having won two Stanley Cups in the last five seasons, the Kings have been a pleasant surprise this season. After a very disappointing 2014-15 season, which included both on…