An introduction to fantasy hockey
Five for Howling's fantasy corner presents a guide to the general rules of fantasy hockey. A friendly introduction to the game for beginners and a helpful tuneup for veterans of the fantasy hockey...
View ArticleSo, You Think You're Ready For Hockey To Start?
Here's a handy quiz to make sure you're in game shape as a Blues fanSeptember is here, and it truly is the greatest month. Temperatures start to drop, the leaves are turning, baseball starts to begin...
View ArticleShane Doan: the one constant through years of turmoil
There are only 19 days until hockey, and today is Doan Day. In this piece, we take a look at Shane Doan's legacy.In today's NHL, it is rare for a player to earn the title: lifer, to stay with the same...
View Article2014 Season Review: Jarret Stoll
If this article was just about faceoffs Stoll would get a grade of A+++++Jarret Stoll Corsi, 2008-2014TEAMGPCORSI RELATIVECORSI ONEXPECTED...
View ArticleRetrospecticus - The Top 25 Under 25
The 10th Edition of the Copper and Blue's Top 25 Under 25 is just around the corner but before we start looking at the future we thought we'd look at the past.The Copper and Blue's Top 25 Under 25 is...
View ArticleLA Kings' Top 25 Under 25: #18 - Nick Ebert
Slightly less irrelevantThe last time we caught up with our friend Mr. Ebert, I spent most of the article talking about how, and why, a highly-touted prospect ended up being the last overall pick of...
View ArticleWill Don Maloney's decision on Radim Vrbata haunt the Arizona Coyotes for...
The loss of Radim Vrbata raises questions off the ice as well.When Radim Vrbata departed for the cooler, wetter and more financially-palatable pastures of Vancouver in early July, Arizona Coyotes fans...
View ArticleMost Successful Prospects of the Last Ten Years (2003-2013)
A quick look at some promising prospects who have gone on to success in the NHL between 2003 and 2013.Sunday's Weekly Question asked "which prospect from the last ten years got your hopes up only to...
View ArticleEven Patrice Bergeron Can't Save NHL 15
The next-gen release of EA Sports' hockey videogame is the worst thing Bergeron's name & image has ever been associated with.The last time a Bruins player was on the cover of an NHL video game, it...
View ArticleLA Kings' Top 25 Under 25: #16 - Kevin Gravel
Ranked at 16th in this list of the top Kings prospects is, uh, a guy who the Kings don't even technically have the rights to anymore. Um. Well then. This is awkward.Up next in the LA Kings' Top 25...
View ArticleSome Hot Action
The URL to this post should drive in some interesting traffic hopefullyThis summer has been fucking terrible. Yeah, yeah, the Kings won the Cup, but it has been a snoozefest since then. The NHL has had...
View ArticlePPP's Top 25 Under 25 - #9 Andreas Johnson
The Swede caps a sensational season with the single highest move up in our countdown's history. Is this the late round gem we've waited for, or are we reading too much into one year?Particularly on...
View ArticleBeyond the Miracle: Bob Suter's lasting impact on American hockey
Bob Suter will be remembered as an American hockey hero for his role on the 1980 Olympic team, but his impact on hockey in the United States went far beyond just the Miracle. In early January, I was...
View ArticlePaul Bissonnette and the diminishing role of the NHL enforcer
With 12 days to go until preseason begins, let's look at why Paul Bissonnette is still struggling to find work.Paul Bissonnette is a fan favorite for the Arizona Coyotes for many reasons. His...
View ArticleLA Kings' Top 25 Under 25: #15 - Michael Mersch
He did the same thing this season that he did last season, but his stock has risen. Why is that?Can doing the exact same thing two years in a row be grounds for moving up the Top 25 Under 25 Countdown?...
View ArticleThursday's Coyotes Tracks - It's official
Jobing.com Arena is now officially Gila River Arena, a great way to celebrate 28 days until the home opener!Coyotes NewsGila River Arena unveiled | FOX SportsThe Arizona Coyotes unveil Gila River...
View ArticlePPP's Top 25 Under 25 - #7 Matt Finn
Finn leads the Guelph Storm to within a game of a Memorial Cup championship, and moves up one spot in our list as he departs for the Marlies.Matt Finn's last year in the OHL was definitely one to...
View ArticleUntil it's Time to Not be Nice - Dallas Stars Impact Players #12: Ryan Garbutt
Dallas needs Ryan Garbutt's energy and aggression to succeed in a packed Western Conference. However, as last season's playoffs demonstrated, Garbutt's tendencies towards recklessness also pose a major...
View ArticleWill Marian Gaborik still be unstoppable in 2014-15?
Will the Los Angeles Kings get the Marian Gaborik who was unstoppable during their Stanley Cup playoff run? Or the one who scored 11 goals in 41 games during the regular season? Or perhaps one who is...
View Article2014 Season Review: Tyler Toffoli
Tyler Toffoli Corsi, 2013-2014GPCorsi RelativeCorsi OnExpected CorsidCorsi2013-14629.922.8412.3199.848PositivesIf you're like me, the first thing you think of when Tyler Toffoli comes up is this...
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