Burmistrov living up to expectations for Winnipeg

A highlight-reel goal showed a glimpse of Alexander Burmistov's talent during his rookie season. As the season wore on, those goals became distant memories. He re-established himself with a good start this year and has been the best forward in Winnipeg. When Alexander Burmistrov entered the NHL as...

Erika Schnure | News/Southeast | Thursday, November 03 2011 Tags: Alexander Burmistov, Winnipeg, Jets, Claude Noel, Mark Stuart, Alex Ovechkin, Erika Schnure, Southeast Division notebook, Hockey, NHL, hockeyprimetime.com

Gritty Patric Hornqvist heats up for the Predators

Positioning himself in front of the net led to rebound goals in the past for Patric Hornqvist. After struggling with a foot injury, Hornqvist is getting in the right position and the goals are coming. After being held without a point in his first 10 games of the season, Nashville Predators right...

Jim Diamond | News/Central | Wednesday, November 02 2011 Tags: Patric Hornqvist, Nashville, Predators, Barry Trotz, Central Division notebook, Detroit, Red Wings, NHL, Hockey, Jim Diamond, hockeyprimetime.com

Nugent-Hopkins rightfully staying with Edmonton

October saw the Oilers go from worst to first and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins helped. As a key figure in Edmonton's quick start, Nugent-Hopkins has made the decision to keep him in the NHL a no-brainer. The Edmonton Oilers have made a couple of no-brainer decisions this year in regard to Ryan...

Mike Cook | News/Northwest | Tuesday, November 01 2011 Tags: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Edmonton, Oilers, Steve Tambellini, Tom Renney, Shawn Horcoff, Wayne Gretzky, Northwest Division, Mike Cook, NHL, Hockey, Hockeyprimetime.com

Kings and Ducks face decisions with precocious prospects

How much the Los Angeles Kings decide to use Slava Voynov this season is a delicate balancing act for most NHL teams: A young player can build confidence at the NHL level but there is a danger in bringing along a player too quickly. If you’re wondering why no one has asked Slava Voynov if...

Curtis Zupke | News/Pacific | Monday, October 31 2011 Tags: Pacific Division Notebook, NHL, HockeyPrimetime.com, HPT, Los Angeles, Kings, Anaheim, Ducks Slava Voynov, Devante Smith-Pelly

Weber proving his worth on Canadiens’ blue line

Yannick Weber began the year as a fourth-line forward for the Montreal Canadiens. Recently, he has evolved into a defenseman capable of playing 20 minutes per game. It is a role he is intent on keeping. MONTREAL – Canadiens defenseman Yannick Weber has often said he'll play wherever the...

Heather Engel | News/Northeast | Saturday, October 29 2011 Tags: Yannick Weber, Josh Gorges, Montreal, Canadiens, Jacques Martin, Jaroslav Spacek, Heather Engel, NHL, Hockey, Northeast Division, Hockeyprimetime.com

Broken foot makes Schenn's NHL transition difficult

Brayden Schenn has thrived at every level of hockey except the NHL. The Flyers acquired him as part of their offseason makeover and a broken left foot will keep them waiting for Schenn's talent to shine. Brayden Schenn, a key part of the Flyers' offseason makeover, has dominated at every level,...

Bill Weisbrod | News/Atlantic | Friday, October 28 2011 Tags: Brayden Schenn, Philadelphia, Flyers, Mike Richards, Adirondack Phantoms, Joe Paterson, Atlantic Division, Bill Weisbrod, NHL, Hockey, Hockeyprimetime.com

Newcomers shine as Roloson, Lightning struggle

Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman is nervous. Though the team has rallied somewhat from a lackluster start, goaltender Dwayne Roloson's poor performance is causing some uneasiness. For now he remains the No. 1 goalie in Tampa Bay. Last season, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a deep run in the...

Erika Schnure | News/Southeast | Thursday, October 27 2011 Tags: Tampa Bay, Lightning, Dwayne Roloson, Guy Boucher, Steve Yzerman, Marc-Andre Bergeron, Brett Connolly, Mathieu Garon, Erika Schnure, NHL, Hockey, Southeast Division Notebook

Jackets GM dishes out blame, team responds

There is plenty of blame to go around for the Blue Jackets' terrible start. Before Columbus won its first game, general manager Scott Howson went online to express his disappointment. Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson took matters into his own hands Tuesday when he addressed...

Jim Diamond | News/Central | Thursday, October 27 2011 Tags: Columbus, Blue Jackets, Scott Howson, Jeff Carter, James Wisniewski, Scott Arniel, Central Division Notebook, NHL, Hockey, Jim Diamond

Booth, new teammates look forward to playing together

Panthers left wing David Booth had never been traded before Saturday, but he deemed Vancouver a desirable destination. For the Canucks, the affection is mutual. Not many people would welcome a trade from the sun and warmth of South Beach to the Pacific Northwest. David Booth is thrilled to be...

Mike Cook | News/Northwest | Tuesday, October 25 2011 Tags: David Booth, Mike Gillis, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, Trades, NHL, Hockey, Northwest Division notebook, Hockey Primetime.com

Souray and the Stars go on the defensive

Not much was expected from the Dallas Stars, and not much was anticipated from Sheldon Souray after he spent last season in the minor leagues. Together, they are defying predictions and have the early lead in the Pacific Division. ANAHEIM, Calif. – Pete Peeters sometimes tells a story...

Curtis Zupke | News/Pacific | Monday, October 24 2011 Tags: Sheldon Souray, Stephane Robidas, Glen Gulutzan, Pete Peeters, Dallas Stars, Pacific Division, Curtis Zupke, NHL, Hockey, Hockey Primetime