The Hockey News

Kennedy: Luca Sbisa part of great Ducks turnaround

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:50:00 GMT

Anaheim looked all but dead a few weeks ago, but a surge has them in the hunt for the playoffs once again. -

Kennedy: Rick Nash trade requires immense return

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:40:00 GMT

If the Columbus Blue Jackets do part with their captain, they sure better be getting a boatload of assets back. -

Kennedy: Ladislav Smid a bright spot on Edmonton's thin blueline

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:24:00 GMT

The 26-year-old defender has had a breakout defensive system just when the team needed him to. -

Kennedy: Expect CHL-NCAA rivalry to heat up

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:25:00 GMT

The two hockey loops have always competed for players, but now it looks as though they'll cross territories. -

THN at the All-Star Game: Supreme talent excites fans in Ottawa

Ryan Kennedy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:03:00 GMT

While the game isn't the most attractive to hardcore hockey fans, this year's All-Star Game provided some fun moments. -

Kennedy: NHL needs Ovechkin at All-Star Game

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Even though he's not having a great season, Alex Ovechkin is still a draw the NHL needs on this stage. -

Kennedy: Stellar goalies position Blues as early playoff dark horse

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:05:00 GMT

Not only has Jaroslav Halak the game that made him a fan favorite in Montreal, but Brian Elliott has also been one of the league's best. -

Kennedy: Shawn Thornton, Boston's unlikely hero

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Even though he's not a point-producer, Shawn Thornton has made Bruins fans fall in love with him because of his rough play. -

Kennedy: No need for Ducks overhaul

Ryan Kennedy — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:20:00 GMT

The Anaheim Ducks have struggled mightily this season, but with so much talent, this is just an aberration. -

THN at the WJC: Sweden subdues Russia for gold

Ryan Kennedy — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT

The Swedes completely shut down the Russian Machine in an overtime win that was the country's first WJC gold since 1981. -

THN at the WJC: Rising and falling draft stocks

Ryan Kennedy — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:40:00 GMT

A number of draft-eligible players are showcasing their skills at the international event, but who helped and who hurt their ranking? -

THN at the WJC: Russia, Sweden leave semifinal opponents wondering

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:55:00 GMT

The two powerhouses reached the gold medal game after unfortunate luck and lackluster effort conspired against Canada and Finland. -

THN at the WJC: Russians, Finns reach semifinal in different fashion

Ryan Kennedy — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:09:00 GMT

While Russia squeaked by the Czech Republic in overtime, the Finns got past the Slovaks in a game all about offense. -

Kennedy: Wild, Panthers own world juniors wealth

Ryan Kennedy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:19:00 GMT

Both Minnesota and Florida have a bright future based on the talent playing in the WJC alone. -

Kennedy: Analyzing Team Canada's world junior roster

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:05:00 GMT

There were a few surprise cuts and some interesting trends as Canada finalized its roster for the annual event. -

Kennedy: No room for politics when creating WJC rosters

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:20:00 GMT

Do politics play a role for certain countries when they choose their rosters for the world juniors? Let's hope not. -

Kennedy: Goaltending Canada's main WJC concern

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:36:00 GMT

Canada will once again ice an imposing lineup at the annual junior tournament, but they'll also have a problem that's been familiar recently

Kennedy: Maurice firing a necessary move

Ryan Kennedy — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:10:00 GMT

With the Hurricanes struggling and showing no signs of turning a corner, the team had little choice but to dump its coach -

Kennedy: Can Fleury catch Brodeur's win total?

Ryan Kennedy — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:20:00 GMT

The Penguins netminder has a way to go yet, but if he keeps on pace, he'll eventually pass his idol. -

Kennedy: Sidney Crosby electrifies with four-point return

Ryan Kennedy — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:05:00 GMT

The Penguins captain fit in seamlessly in his return and the city of Pittsburgh welcomed him back. -

Kennedy: Advocating for frontier justice

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:15:00 GMT

If you can't get at the player who wronged your team, why not grab a different partner to get your point across? -

Kennedy: The sensitivity of a sporting legacy

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:35:00 GMT

Even the greatest players can have their images tarnished in their post-playing days - and sometimes it doesn't take all that much. -

Kennedy: Which overachievers will stick?

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:04:00 GMT

The NHL standings have a very strange look to them right now, but how many of those upstart teams will stay on pace? -

Kennedy: Mandatory visor rule is overdue

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:41:00 GMT

The time for the NHL to mandate visors came long ago because it just makes sense for everyone involved. -

Kennedy: Nineteen-year-old draft makes little sense

Ryan Kennedy — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:43:00 GMT

A suggestion from Bob Nicholson that the NHL bump its draft age up to 19 would not have the desired effect. -