Winnipeg Jets

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 In Game 3 of the second round series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals, Kris Letang dished out a high hit on Capitals forward Marcus Johansson. The hit has earned Letang a one-game suspension. The easy comparison is to the hit that Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik threw on Penguins defenseman…

The History Behind the Calder Memorial Trophy In 1933, the NHL awarded its first rookie of the year, Carl Voss of the Detroit Red Wings. It was not until the 1936-37 season that NHL President Frank Calder actually went out and bought a physical trophy for the recipient. After his death in 1943, the award was named the Calder Memorial Trophy in…

1. Dallas Stars Grade: A+ http://gty.im/467380868 Overall Record 28-9-4 Home Record 16-4-0 Road Record 12-5-4 The Dallas Stars came out and surprised just about everyone this season, starting off at a blistering pace. There is no doubt this team is going to be playoff bound, as it would take a perfect storm of other teams surging while the Stars…