Archive for November 2009

In Part I of this examination of why there has been a drastic increase in injuries to NHL players this season as compared to the same point in 2008-09, we looked at the increased size of players, the development in technology of players equipment, and the speed of the game as three reasons. In addition, there are three more main reasons which seem to be

It has been reported that there have been in excess of 120 more injuries to National Hockey League players this season as compared to the same time last year. So what’s going on? It seems every night when watching a game or highlights of the entire nights action on NHL Network’s “NHL On the Fly”, there are two or more major injuries.

The highly anticipated return of Rick DiPietro is finally here?

Can the Islanders escape the win one, lose one trend they are starting?

We have received an email that All Habs is competing with other Canadiens’ blogs to determine “the most Habs’ related blog.” If so inclined, we would love to have your support. The link to vote and comment can be found here! email from theNHLarena.com : First we wish to determine which is the most Habs’ related blog (which will then be declared the official Habs’ Blog of The NHL Arena

posted by Rocket All Habs Think of this article as a companion piece to tonight’s game review. Photos are a very important component of the game review articles. I take great care in selecting ones that I think will help tell the story. Let’s take a look at the photo that heads this article and the game situation when it was taken. I believe it depicts a turning point

Montreal 3 Washington 4 SO (Bell Centre) posted by Rocket All Habs The Canadiens suffered a loss tonight bringing their season record to 12-12-2. But is it possible that the dark cloud of despair hanging over Montreal fans is starting to lift? After being down, 2-to-0, the Canadiens came back to go ahead of the Washington Capitals, and came within 11 seconds of defeating one of

The San Jose Sharks finish off their brief visit to Canada with their first game in Vancouver this season.

It took a put-back goal with 12 seconds left by the Caps to force overtime.  With the goalie pulled and having drawn a high-sticking penalty, the 6 on 4 worked for the Caps.  Backstrom wins the faceoff to the right wing Fleischmann, who crosses to Ovechkin at the point.  Ovi’s one-timer is stopped by Price, but he leaves the rebound there for Eric Fehr to put through the 5-hole. Having

The Kings returned to action in SoCal tonight to take on the potent Chicago Blackhawks, who were coming off of an uncharacteristic shutout loss at the hands of the Ducks.  The good news:  Jarret Stoll returns, stabilizing that second line center spot and giving the Kings a much needed one-timer option on the PP; the bad news:  Kane-Toews-Hossa is a line.  Earlier this season, the Hawks shut down the Kings