INSIDE EDGE HOCKEY NEWS - LIVE - 2012 NHL Awards Show - Wynn, Las Vegas - June 18-20, 2012 The Inside Edge Hockey News will be in beautiful Las Vegas next week to cover the 2012 NHL Awards Show.  Check out the website, Twitter, and Facebook for live updates June 18-20, 2012. The live coverage  will feature player interviews, award announcements,...

(Dustin Bradford/Icon SMI) The decision on what to do with number one pick in the upcoming National Hockey League Entry Draft may be an interesting one for the Edmonton Oilers.  The Oilers hold the first pick in the draft.   The question is should they pick the odds on favorite Nail Yakupov?  He is a dynamic young forward, but he does not...

Dustin Brown (Photo by Chassen Ikiri). The 27 year old Los Angeles Kings captain has frustrated his opponents, and has now lead his Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals.  Dustin Brown has always been thought of a quality NHL player, but his performance this playoff season has elevated his status to a NHL star.  This guy is a game changer, that can...

(Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE) As the games click by and the conference finals draw to its mid-point, a select few players have solidified themselves as true Conn Smythe Trophy candidates.  The following five players are favorites at this point in the playoffs. Dustin Brown - Los Angeles Kings He has always been thought of as a key veteran player for the Kings, but this playoff...