Nick Spaling News

SB Nation writers were recently asked to vote on the seven major NHL awards. This week and next, the results will be unveiled at the main site with today featuring the Norris Trophy , "an annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position." Here's how Fear the Fin voted.

It seems like the running theme of these 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs has been the blocked shot - are there too many of them in today's game, and what, if anything can be done about it? New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur had something to say on the topic, and it's got tongues a-wagging in response... Preds in review: Pekka Rinne - Predators ... (more)

GLENDALE, Ariz. There are times when you can tell a player is ready for a game or a moment.

"We're finding ways to win," he said. "This group has always been resilient. That's part of our DNA.

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne , of Finland, peeks over center Nick Spaling and Phoenix Coyotes left wing Taylor Pyatt in the second period of Game 4 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinal playoff series, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.