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EB’s Playoff Picks – First Round

I’m certain the readership, and the hockey world for that matter, are awaiting my 2012 NHL Playoff picks. Before diving right into it, I would like to remind everyone to participate in Hockey World Blog’s Playoff Bracket Challenge presented by…

Western Conference Playoff Worries?

With under six games left in the season, some teams are fighting for a playoff shot while others are preparing for a long playoff push. For some of those Western Conference playoff teams, showing abnormal decline in play leaves many…

Eastern Conference Playoff Worries?

With under 10 games left in the season, some teams are fighting for a playoff shot while others are preparing for a long playoff push. For some of those Eastern Conference playoff teams showing abnormal decline in play leaves many…

Phoenix Coyotes Playoff Outlook

The Phoenix Coyotes, most notably known in the media for their continuously pending franchise ownership/move, will start to generate buzz about the team’s chances of winning the Stanley Cup. Bolstering a well balanced team, offensively, defensively and in net, the…

Red Wings Waive Goaltender Ty Conklin

The Detroit Red Wings have placed backup goaltender Ty Conklin on waivers today. Providing Conklin clears waivers, he will be sent to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday. The Red Wings goaltending situation has been shaken up in recent weeks…