Chiming in on fighting

Millard gives his take on the current fighting debate and other issues around the NHL.

Winds of change

Although fighting still has a role in the game, it's only a matter of time before changes are made.

Back in the game

The Hockeycentral Panel is back, and as always, Doug Maclean and Nick Kypreos disagree even when they agree.

Stranger than fiction

The NHL is facing its Jerry Maguire moment, but it remains to be seen whether it too will lead to a change in philosophy.

Millard blog: Afghanistan wake up call

Desert diversion

NHL alumni hope to provide Canadian soldiers with a welcome distraction from the stresses of war.

Punch persuasion

Danciel Carcillo may have been under the influence of Hockeycentral @ Noon when he threw that punch.

All in one night

On seven screens, the Hockeycentral crew watched as ugly incidents occurred around the league.

Heat is on Dany

If Dany Heatley isn't traded by the 2010 orientation camp at the end of August, it will be chaos in Calgary.

Kronwall hit clean

According to NHL rules, the Red Wings defenceman did nothing wrong when he nailed Martin Havlat.

Gino and the Kid

Sure Malkin doubled Crosby in points in Game 2, but Sidney was still the best player on the ice.

Game 2 musings

The balanced-to-a-fault Red Wings take a 2-0 series lead as a playoff veteran puts safety first.

Connect Four

There are no shortage of storylines, or connections, among the four teams still battling for Lord Stanley's mug.

Playoff-bound, IMHO

Here it stands for In Millard's Hockey Opinion, because he isn’t exactly humble as he tells you which teams will make the NHL post-season.

Random thoughts

Six of the seven teams to fire coaches this season are from the East. Five of the seven teams could still make the playoffs.

Panic mode

Bob Gainey is trying to salvage what was supposed to be a season of celebration.

Dominoes to fall

The Ducks' pre-emptive deadline day strike is not a sign that the team is ready to re-build. In fact, it is quite the opposite.

Team to watch

Less than a week from the NHL's trade deadline and Montreal is making a late run at being the team to watch.

Is Dan the Man in Steeltown?

Can Dan Bylsma turn around the fortunes of the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins?

Disappearing Stars

Shame on the Dallas Stars for bailing on Sean Avery when he needs help the most.