2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders

This has been a surprising series in that it hasn't been a sweep by the Penguins. While the Penguins dominated game 1 and then got Crosby back for game 2 which they lost by showing the flaws that killed them in last years playoff vs the Flyers, shaky goaltending and defense. Game 2 was so much different from game 1 which appeared to maybe be the exception to the rule as game 3 is currently heading into overtime and the Islanders were able to fight back to tie the game at 4. This is looking to be a good series to see how far the Islanders can take this. So here is a piece by Jim Link featuring Sidney Crosby and my piece featuring Evgeni Nabokov.

Sidney Crosby

Evgeni Nabokov

Throw Back Thursday: Dwayne Roloson

Well as the Buffalo Sabres team is being dismantled in order to start the rebuilding process, the captain, Jason Pominville was traded to the Minnesota Wild for 2 top prospects and top draft picks. I'd consider that a good trade for both teams, the Wild looking to add a quality player in which they got in Pominville and the Sabres got some good pieces to use for their future. So sticking with the Wild theme for this weeks Throw Back Thursday here is another piece from regular contributor Jim Link, one of his sharpie drawings of Minnesota's former goaltender Dwayne Roloson.

Dwayne Roloson

Throw back Thursday: Byron Dafoe

For this edition of throw back Thursday, another piece from a Hockey in Art regular Jim Link featuring Boston Bruins goalie Byron Dafoe rendered in Jim's signature sharpie style artwork. Dafoe was the Bruins starting goaltender of the late 90's and was quite good as much as I can remember although I don't recall being scared whenever the Sabres faced them, but then again when the Sabres had Hasek not many other goalies were that intimidating. I'll remember him most against the Sabres defeated the Bruins in round 2 of the '99 playoffs.

Byron Dafoe

San Jose Sharks by Jim Link

Being that it is Shark week, here is some more artwork from Jim Link featuring San Jose Sharks and players Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau and Marc-Édouard Vlasic. Always love the style of Jims work be sure to check out his other artwork on the site.

NHL All-stars old and new: Ovechkin, Jagr, Lemieux

With the NHL All-Star weekend upon us, here are some more works from Jim link featuring some all-stars past and present.

Alex Ovechkin

Jaromir Jagr

Mario Lemieux

Jim Link: Miikka Kiprusoff

Jim sent in a treasure trove of art work not to long ago and each one is fantastic. My sabres are taking of the Flames tonight so I decided to post his drawing of Miikka Kiprusoff. There as been some controversy for Sabres fans recently, questioning Ryan Millers play, frankly the team as a whole has not been playing as a team, and yes Miller usually stops some of the goals that he's allowed but I have no doubt he will be able to work on his game and get back to his usual puck stopping self. If I was the coach I'd give him tonight off, play Enroth to allow Miller some more practice time and to get things right on the road where he doesn't have the pressure of the home fans. We'll see how it goes....herrreeeee's Kipper!

AHL Binghamton Senators Goalie Robyn Lehner

Congratulations to the Boston Bruins on winning the Stanlry cup, now i can take a little break with dishing out art in relation to the playoff teams. I've accumulated quite a stash of artwork submitted, I'll be going through it and posting over the next several weeks.

First of some more great work from Jim Link, which features another hockey champion, the Binghamton Senators (AHL affiliate to Ottawa) won the AHL title and Goalie Robyn Lehner won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy (payoff MVP). Thanks again Jim! I'll have more work posted through the summer, so keep the submissions coming!

Jim: Marty Turco in Dallas

Jim also sent in the Dallas versions of Marty Turco I just love these. On a side note I'm working on adding a link section to the artists that contribute work regularly to the site so be on the look out for that, and also Thank You to Puckdaddy for the inclusion of my joker mask in the headlines on Tuesday very nice.

Jim: Marty Turco

Jim sent in some more artwork, probably what I think is the most detailed to date, just great artwork to look at. here are two pieces of Chicago Blackhawks Goalie Marty Turco both red and white masks.

Evgeni Nabokov and Dominik Hasek

Some more art work from Jim, Former San Jose sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov and Furture hall of famer and current KHL goaltender Dominik Hasek

Evgeni Nabokov

Dominik Hasek

Columbus Blue Jackets: Steve Mason

Jim sent in some more pieces he created with sharpies, I love the detail and style of them. This one of Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve  Mason

Steve  Mason

Sharpie art: Nikolai Khabibulin, Miikka Kiprusoff, Martin Brodeur

Jim sent in these pieces he created with sharpies, pretty cool style, looks great. I love the detail in these. Thanks Jim!

Nikolai Khabibulin

Miikka Kiprusoff

Martin Brodeur