Sabres vs. Islanders As good of a run the Islanders have had to make this miracle playoff birth, reality is going to set in quite quickly. And although they might have the edge physically in this series, the dynamic duo of Witt and Hill simply won’t be able to have enough icetime to stop the […]

By: Mike Dunsheewww.mikedunshee.com2007 NHL Playoff Preview EAST (1) Buffalo Sabres vs. (8) New York IslandersBuffalo started the season red-hot and continued the strong play through a rash of injuries to finish with the best record in the NHL. The Islanders, whom after a tumultuous off season and sneaking into the playoffs on a last day […]

This post is from DevilsFan4Life on Myspace…..this is for any fan who had to say goodbye to the old arena. I was at the last game of the regular season ever at CAA 2 nights ago. It was saddening for me because I grew up here. So many Devils fans I know are willing to […]

The Capitals’ front office is supposedly (slowly?) building not just a perennial playoffs visitor, but a winner. In this installment, I’ll cover the progress (?) with the forwards. The Caps have a couple of very different, very potent Russian forwards to forge an offense around, as well as a Swedish stud prospect in Niklas Backstrom, […]

What’s in store for the 2006-2007 Pittsburgh Penguins? A trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that’s what. Yes, your favorite flightless birds have finally mad it back to the best post season in all of sports. Sixteen wins away from winning a silver treasure called the Stanley Cup. Something they have not accomplished since the […]

New Jersey Devils (2nd seed — East) Regular Season Record: 49-24-9, 107 Points, 1st Place, Atlantic Division Coach: Lou Lamoriello (2nd Coaching Stint, 34-14-4) Captain/Leading Scorer: Patrik Elias (LW), 21 Goals, 48 Assists, 69 Points Top Defenseman: Brian Rafalski (D), 8 Goals, 47 Assists, 55 Points, +4, 25:30 of Ice Time per game. Starting Goaltender: […]

So, after months of sweating things out, the Vancouver Canucks can finally be called Northwest Division champions for the second time in three seasons. In all honesty, if I had to pick a team that I was least scared to match up with in the first round, it would be the Dallas Stars. Not because […]

Easter Sunday might soon become well known for Islander miracles as much as it is colored eggs. Where were you Easter Sunday morning 20 years ago? I remember being a groggy eyed 5 year old, not really understanding the significance of a hockey playoff game, but just remember watching. Dad kept saying we wouldn’t go […]

Well it has finally happened…this is the last day of the regular season…the playoff matchups have been drawn up and everyone is ready for the second season. OH WAIT! No they haven’t….the East still has a spot in the balance….and that is why we have the Hockey Roundup!! Hockey Roundup — April 8th….Easter Sunday NOTHING […]

This is hockey nirvana friends…..14….yes 14 games today. They are even spread out for maximum viewing pleasure. Make sure you have a fully stocked fridge and your couch is ready…for it will be seeing you soon….time to rack our brains and come up with the 3 stars here on the hockey roundup!!!! Hockey Roundup — […]

We all know the feeling. Our team, who once controlled the game, has slowly let the other team climb back into things. The other team is pumped and ready to go in for the kill. Just when it appears disaster is about to strike, our team sinks the three, scores the goal, hits the grand […]

Brodeur Breaks Parent’s Record…..Gets Booed Marty breaks the record in the city of Brotherly Love last nite….amazing! As I sat there watching the TV at 2am last night….bleary eyed from a long night at work….I saw a moment of history. Martin Brodeur, mobbed by his teammates at the buzzer, won his 48th as the team […]

Yeah there are only three games tonight….but one takes on extra significance. Ducks and the Stars are here….only on the Roundup!!! HEADLINE GAME Anaheim Ducks @ Dallas Stars 8:30pm EDT Turco can’t let too many get behind him or they may face Ducks again. This is really simple. If the Ducks win tonight, they win […]

After this season, I really see a face change for the Red Wings, no matter what. The rason is the amount of players that are upcoming free agents.The first thing to do is explain expiring contracts. The following is a list of the upcoming free agents on the team, with their contracts, not including bonuses:Datsyuk […]

The final days….days that try men’s souls…..days that hockey players either put up or shut up….days where the fan is indisposed trying to digest all the hockey. Screw that!! Its time for the Hockey Roundup!! Hockey Roundup — April 5th There are 12 big games tonight….here are the three best…. FIRST STAR: Colorado Avalanche @ […]