By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher Midwesthockey.info This is the fifth and final off-season story giving a quick look at the past season and an early look at the season ahead for the five Midwest-based NHL teams. Four seasons removed from hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time in league history, the St. Louis
By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher Midwesthockey.info This is the fourth of five summer review/preview type stories on the NHL’s Midwest-based NHL teams. Despite a drop in wins and points, the Minnesota Wild remained at or near the top of the NHL’s Central Division through most of last season. Finishing the regular season with a 46-25-11
By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher Midwesthockey.info This is the third of five summer review/preview type stories on the NHL’s Midwest-based NHL teams.Despite improving in every aspect statistically, the Detroit Red Wings’ ‘Yzerplan’ saw the team lose a bit of ground in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division. After 25-straight playoff appearances, the Red Wings may have been
By Jim den HollanderEditor/PublisherMidwesthockey.info This is the second of five summer review/preview type stories on the NHL’s Midwest-based NHL teams.The Columbus Blue Jackets may still be a few years away from breaking back through the NHL’s playoff window but they should show a marked improvement this season.The Jackets fell hard last season, a season ending
By Jim den HollanderEditor/PublisherMidwesthockey.infoJust when it seemed Chicago Blackhawks fans were settling in for a multi-year rebuild, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly held up the team’s logo as the winners of the Draft Lottery. As a result, the Hawks who officially wrapped up the Kane and Toews era this spring will begin the Connor Bedard
By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher Midwesthockey.info Game Preview – March 9 St. Louis Blues (27-31-5 – 59 points) vs. San Jose Sharks (19-34-12 – 50 points) Betting Line – Blues –1.5 (+175) It’s rare to find at this point of the season but this is a game with zero playoff implications. In fact,
