Derek StykaloDerek Stykalo

A former Junior 'A' hockey player, Derek has experienced the game's elements to the fullest, from hat-tricks to bench clearing brawls. He believes in three things when it comes to hockey - fighting belongs in the game, playoff beards are essential and the Oilers will win another cup in his lifetime. You can follow him on twitter @mightystyk

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NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: St. Louis Blues & LA Kings Preview

The defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings get set to defend their crown when they open up their first round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues.  This could be one of the most evenly…Read More

2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st Round TV Schedule

It’s the greatest time of year for us hockey fans.  The Stanley Cup playoffs are finally here and after enduring that painful lockout that brought shades of doubt that we might not get to see a…Read More

Las Vegas Odds Favor Pittsburgh Penguins To Win Stanley Cup

Now that we know where each of the sixteen teams have landed in their respective conferences and who they’ll face in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, it’s time to look at the…Read More

NHL Draft Lottery: Who Will Win the 1st Overall Pick?

With the NHL regular season wrapping up despite it feeling like it just got started, the attention for the non-playoff teams now shifts to the Draft Lottery. The annual lottery that determines who gets…Read More

Colorado Avalanche Fire Head Coach Joe Sacco

The Colorado Avalanche did not wait long after their disappointing season came to a close to make some changes and it started with head coach Joe Sacco who was fired by the club. The Avs missed the playoffs…Read More

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Edmonton Oilers Should Trade Top Draft Pick

According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, the Edmonton Oilers are said to be considering to try and trade their…Read More

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Senators & Rangers Clinch, West Tightens Up

The top eight teams in the eastern conference have been determined thanks to the Ottawa Senators and…Read More

Plenty of Stanley Cup Playoff Implications in Tonight’s Games

With the NHL regular season winding down there is plenty of Stanley Cup implications on the line in tonight’s…Read More

Win a Free Stanley Cup Playoffs’ Hockey Watch Party Kit

The 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are rapidly approaching and for many fans of the game this is the most…Read More

Maple Leafs Raise Playoff Ticket Prices 75% – Embarrassing or Brilliant?

According to Mike Johnston from Sportsnet.ca, the Toronto Maple Leafs will raise their playoff ticket…Read More

New NHL Draft Lottery Rules Explained

The NHL Entry Draft is the opportunity for those playoff deprived teams to make some drastic improvements…Read More

Milan Hejduk to Retire After Season

Colorado Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk is reportedly getting set to play his final game in his NHL career…Read More

2013 NHL Entry Draft: Seth Jones is Top Ranked Prospect

With the NHL regular season drawing to a close, for the non-playoff bound teams they can soon set their…Read More

Winnipeg Jets Lose a Heartbreaker, Islanders Clinch Playoff Spot

Rather than doing the traditional Morning After piece, I thought it was only fitting to focus on the…Read More

Philadelphia Flyers News & Notes: Timonen Done & Bryzgalov Staying Put

It’s been a season to forget for the Philadephia Flyers and their fans and news today just got…Read More

Maple Leafs Should Turn CN Tower Into Playoff Goal Light

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made the playoffs for the first time since the 2004 spring and now their…Read More

Patrick Sharp Injury Update & Expected Return

The Chicago Blackhawks have already won the Western Conference crown and will have home-ice throughout…Read More

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Injury Latest Disappointment in Oilers Season

The Edmonton Oilers announced Sunday prior to their game against the Anaheim Ducks that forward Ryan…Read More

The Morning After: Wild Collapsing, Oilers Eliminated & Blue Jackets Cruising

With the NHL regular season winding down and the Stanley Cup playoffs rapidly approaching, every night…Read More

New York Islanders a Team of Destiny?

The New York Islanders are a historic franchise that not many NHL clubs can brag about.  Four consecutive…Read More