Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals Answer Critics, Plus KP’s Final Regular Season NHL Power Rankings
Published By Kevin Paul On Monday, April 29th 2013. Under Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Features, Florida Panthers, Kevin Paul, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Rankings, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, TWHS, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Writers Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, NHL Power Rankings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals
There arguably isn’t a single player in the NHL this season that received more criticism that Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin. Considering Ovechkin’s elite talent level, bloated contract and flamboyant style on the ice, that was to be expected, especially after peppering in his (and the team’s) early season struggles.
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Throwing Tomatoes: Rutgers, Kate Upton, Stevie Johnson, Paul Pierce, Tony Romo, the New England Patriots and Other Underachievements
Published By Kevin Paul On Saturday, April 6th 2013. Under Arizona Cardinals, Boston Celtics, Carolina Hurricanes, Celebs, Charlotte Bobcats, Features, Humor, Kevin Paul, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Milwaukee Bucks, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Television, Throwing Tomatoes, Writers Tags: Boston Celtics, Denard Robinson, Elaine Benes, Kate Upton Hot, Kate Upton Red Bikini, Kevin Paul, Mike Rice, New England Patriots, Paul Pierce, Rutgers, Seinfeld War What is it good for, Stevie Johnson, Throwing Tomatoes, Tony Romo, TWHS, Washington Nationals Bathroom
The sports world has hockey and pro hoops hitting stretch runs, March Madness in the Final Four, the NFL Draft just a few weeks away and Major League Baseball just kicking off a new season.
That leaves for plenty of tomato-worthy headlines.
So, as the sports world turns, the stories pile up ... Read More
Analyzing the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Winning Streak and Jarome Iginla’s Added Value, Plus KP’s Latest NHL Power Rankings
Published By Kevin Paul On Friday, March 29th 2013. Under Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Features, Florida Panthers, Kevin Paul, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Rankings, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, Writers Tags: Iginla Penguins, Jarome Iginla, NHL, Penguins NHL Record, Penguins Win Streak, Pittsburgh Penguins Win Streak, Sidney Crosby
The 2013 sports year has been chock full of impressive winning streaks, from the Chicago Blackhawks opening the NHL season by setting a record, earning at least one point in 24 consecutive games, to the Miami Heat’s 27-game win streak, which was recently highlighted at The Wife Hates Sports.
The ... Read More
NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks on Cruise Control, While the Bruins and Habs Battle for Third Place
Published By Kevin Paul On Wednesday, February 27th 2013. Under Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Features, Florida Panthers, Kevin Paul, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Rankings, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, Writers Tags: Blackhawks Power Rankings, Boston Bruins, Bruins-Canadiens, Bruins-Habs, Chicago Blackhawks, Marian Hossa, NHL, NHL Power Rankings, Pittsburgh Penguins
The Chicago Blackhawks recently extended its NHL record streak to 19 consecutive games with a point, leaving this week’s NHL Power Rankings to be a no-brainer when it comes to populating the top spot.
While Chicago is on cruise control, the rest of the top five are all bunched together, starting ... Read More
NHL Power Rankings: San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks Hold Early Season Edge
Published By Kevin Paul On Monday, January 28th 2013. Under Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Features, Florida Panthers, Kevin Paul, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Rankings, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, Writers Tags: Blackhawks Power Rankings, Hockey Power Rankings, Joe Thornton, Martin Brodeur, NHL, NHL Power Rankings, Patrick Kane, Sharks Power Rankings
The NHL lockout ended, making way for an abbreviated regular season, one in which some teams are already six games into.
While the cuts in the ice are still fresh, it’s never too early to explore the stat lines, making way for a fresh set of NHL Power Rankings.
In the inaugural ... Read More
NHL Power Rankings: Vancouver Canucks Finish Regular Season in First, Followed by the Bruins, Rangers and Penguins
Published By Kevin Paul On Monday, April 9th 2012. Under Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Features, Florida Panthers, Kevin Paul, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Rankings, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, Writers Tags: Boston Bruins, Canucks Power Rankings, Canucks Presidents' Trophy, Final Hockey Rankings, New York Rangers, NHL, NHL Power Rankings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Presidents' Trophy, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks
The NHL’s regular season is over and the playoffs will be underway later this week.
This concludes the NHL Power Rankings for the 2011-12 season, and the Vancouver Canucks – winners of the Presidents’ Trophy – also finished on top in the rankings. Rounding out the top five are the Boston ... Read More






