Ilya Bryzgalov: Go Bold or Go Home
Posted on 07. Aug, 2011 by Anthony Perez in Anthony Perez, Player Profiling
From his comments regarding the city of Winnipeg, the fans of Phoenix and then the monstrous contract signing with Philadelphia, Ilya Bryzgalov has made the statement that he is either going bold, or going home. Hockey Quarterly’s Anthony Perez looks into the recent splash made by the bold backstopper.
Brayden Schenn: From Accolades to Adversity
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by Anthony Perez in Anthony Perez, Player Profiling
Ready to put behind a season that included a knee injury, demotion, heartbreaking WJC loss, major junior trade, four game sweep and an NHL trade, Brayden Schenn looks to turn his adversity into experience as he heads into camp with the Philadelphia Flyers as the NHL’s top prospect. HQ’s Anthony Perez looks at the twists and turns of Schenn’s road to the NHL.
Tim Thomas: Born in the USA
Posted on 03. Jul, 2011 by Anthony Perez in Anthony Perez, Player Profiling
From his modest roots in Flint, Michigan, through his long trek to the NHL to his big break with the Bruins and resulting two Vezina trophies, Conn Smythe nod and, most importantly, Stanley Cup championship; Tim Thomas is living the 2011 American Dream. Columnist Anthony Perez examines the life of Hockey Quarterly’s all-American poster boy.
Jeff Skinner: Lucky No. 7
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by Justin Dickie in Player Profiling
When the Carolina Hurricanes decided to keep Jeff Skinner in the NHL in his very first season, the decision paid dividends. The 7th overall pick of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft put up big points on a regular basis, even earning himself a trip to the NHL All-Star Game in place of an injured Sidney Crosby. But can the 19-year-old Markham, ON native continue his upwards trajectory? HQ Feature Columnist Justin Dickie thinks so…
Tomas Kaberle: Toronto’s Blue Chip
Posted on 29. Aug, 2010 by Stu Dickson in HQ1-5, Player Profiling
As Tomas Kaberle’s no-trade clause was nearing re-enactment, online forums and national broadcast teams were abuzz with fervent speculation. Where would he go? Would he still be a Leaf come August 16th? Who is going to trade their first rounders, their prime prospects and their spleen for the swift skating D-man?
Ilya Kovalchuk: Hockey’s Premiere Resume
Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by Clayton Hansler in Clayton Hansler, HQ1-2, Player Profiling
With this summer’s free agent class appearing shallow in talent, the opportunity for superstar Ilya Kovalchuk to dictate the conditions of his employment has opened up. With a resume like his, can you blame him?