0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/27/2016
The sports world is a special place. Too often the attention is focused on the glamorous side of things, including the lavish lifestyles many athletes are able to afford. There’s also the philanthropic side which is something NHL skaters seem to excel at. Vernon Fiddler isn’t an exception to the rule and was able to make […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 05: Shayne Gostisbehere #53 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench in the second period at the Wells Fargo Center on January 5, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer
When coming into the National Hockey League, players obviously set high expectations for themselves. Despite the desire to make an immediate impact, many players fall into the lull of safe and comfortable play. Players tend to make more conservative plays and try to avoid any kind of risk, fearing demotion. What happens when a player who […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 14: Christian Ehrhoff #10 of the Los Angeles Kings gets into position for a faceoff against the Edmonton Oilers at Staples Center on November 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/26/2016
Not all pre-deadline trades are created equally. This trade is definitely no different. Today it was reported by Bob McKenzie that the Blackhawks and Kings are trading Rob Scuderi and Christian Ehrhoff in a classic one-for-one trade. Ehrhoff, age 33, has bounced around recently as he has taken short-term deals over possible lucrative long-term deals to chase […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/24/2016
It might just be me, but this is the best off-ice clip I have seen this year. It has everything you could ever need. We are talking about lip syncing, dancing, and of course seduction. If you don’t believe me, take a look at this clip below of Ben Hutton doing his thing: This all […]
SUNRISE, FL – DECEMBER 29: Head coach Michel Therrien of the Montreal Canadiens reacts to third period action against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on December 29, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Canadiens 3-1. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/23/2016
Recently, much has been made of PK Subban and the comments that were made by Michel Therrien in regards to his play. Being that Subban plays in Canada, naturally everything that was said was inflated to the highest degree possible. It raises an interesting point to everyone who watches hockey: Do coaches have any idea what […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer
When you have a conversation with John Tortorella, it is going to be a no nonsense conversation. It will also more often than not be a one-way conversation that is mostly him speaking. He had a whole lot to say after his team’s 6-4 win against the Boston Bruins though. Mostly about the coach’s challenge. […]
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 8: The current Toronto Maple Leafs team take in a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Leafs 64′ Stancley Cup before action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks during NHL action at the Air Canada Centre February 8, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/22/2016
It’s not much of a surprise, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have begun selling off their pieces. They may not have a lot of pieces, but they are doing whatever they can do get value for them.
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/21/2016
Hockey is a rough and tough sport. It doesn’t matter when or where – if you aren’t careful, there is a strong chance that you can get hurt. In the case of Jason Zucker, he took a hit from Michal Rozsival and was unable to protect his head from hitting the ice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEvNGwVyYIs Rozsival got […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/18/2016
I have heard of using your head, but this is ridiculous! In all seriousness, the only way to really score on a goalie anymore is to redirect the puck. Deception is a big part of the NHL and shooters always try to use it to their advantage. Sometimes though it can be just dumb luck. […]
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The idiom is “No good deed goes unpunished,” but I think in the case of the Ottawa Senators that hasn’t exactly been the case. The story goes that Mark Stone of the Ottawa Senators gave some money to a homeless person a couple of weeks ago and at that night’s game he scored a goal. When Curtis Lazar […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/17/2016
I wrote the other day that we may never see Joseph Blandisi’s name on this site again after his great between-the-legs goal. This time he is making the news for less than stellar reasons. His embellishment could have been seen from anywhere on the East coast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=corqg31QcXw I am sure that the slash hurt some, but […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/16/2016
Sometimes it just isn’t your day. Dominic Bedard knows that feeling. Bedard is a referee in the QMJHL and has had to make many tough calls over his entire career. February 11th was no different, but this time the call ended with him getting a beer can thrown at his genitals. You know, standard run […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Lightning 7-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/15/2016
In a largely unprecedented move, General Manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning Steve Yzerman released a statement saying that the team would not be looking to trade star player Steven Stamkos before the trade deadline. No one really knows why this statement was necessary as not many believed that Stamkos was going to be available […]
GLENDALE, AZ – MARCH 29: Head coach Mike Yeo of the Minnesota Wild talks with Mikko Koivu #9 during a break from the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on March 29, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Wild defeated the Coyotes 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/14/2016
It was announced yesterday that Mike Yeo was fired as the coach of the Minnesota Wild. It wasn’t a very surprising move given what this season has been for the Wild. The team has vastly underperformed and haven’t played anywhere close to their potential and because of it Yeo was the casualty. This was easily the […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/13/2016
You may not know Joseph Blandisi. He was a sixth-round pick in 2012 selected by the Colorado Avalanche. During his time in junior hockey he played on three separate OHL teams over his six year career in the league. In his final year in the OHL, he was scoring at a near two point per game […]
