0 comments by Sam Blazer on 1/28/2016
After Jakub Voracek signed his large offseason deal many around the league were accusing the player of not living up to expectations. After being traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Voracek has found a home in Philly where he has bloomed as a star. His goal on Wednesday night may be a sign of a […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 1/26/2016
I am sure this is about to be a trend that scares the absolute crap out of parents in North America, but making a poster to motivate your favorite player is the hot trend right now. What is being said on these posters? A simple trade off of a goal for a puppy. Maddie Wright’s […]
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We don’t get a peek behind the curtain all to often with the NHL. They normally keep fans at an arms length and ensure that their assets don’t say or do anything too dumb. So, when we do get the opportunity to see the players show off their stuff, it can be pretty darn special. […]
SUNRISE, FL – DECEMBER 10: Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Washington Capitals stops a shot from Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers during a game at BB&T Center on December 10, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Sasha. Sasha Barkov. Aleksander Aleksandrovich Barkov Jr. You are going to be hearing that name for quite a while, so you might as well get used to the name. Barkov just inked himself a six-year deal with a $35 million total. His AAV on the deal will be $5.9 million. For a potential number one […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 1/25/2016
P.K. Subban is one of the more impressive players in the league. He plays in one of the most hockey crazy markets and still succeeds. Players have folded under that pressure a numerous amount of times but Subban keeps on chugging. So, when we scored a center ice goal that didn’t look like a fluke, […]
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Russia is one weird country. We poke fun at it from time to time, but it still produces some of the oddest moments in all of the world. Naturally during their shootout skills competition they had a player light his stick on fire. I know Johnny Gaudreau wanted to do it but of course, in Russia […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 1/24/2016
This may be surprising to some of you, but Damien Brunner is still playing hockey. Currently he’s in Europe in the Swiss league NLA. He plays on HC Lugano and last night they faced ZSC Bern, the team that has soon to be number one overall pick Auston Matthews on their team. While Matthews was […]
PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 7: Mario Lemieux l(R) ooks on as Penguins announcer Mike Lange addresses the crowd during the unveil of the Mario Lemieux statue at Consol Energy Center on March 7, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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A lot has been made recently of the working relationship between Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle, co-owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins. I wouldn’t describe it as a black cloud, but for people around the team I am sure they would like to move on from this saga. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review gave us insight to a […]
TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 15: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates during the warm-up prior to playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on December 15, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
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I don’t think anyone at the beginning of the season could have anticipated that the team with the most drama this year would be the Tampa Bay Lightning. After playing in the Stanley Cup last year, this season looked like it should have been a cake walk for the Lightning. They didn’t know how involved […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 1/22/2016
For years, Steve Mason was criticized as a one-year wonder only capable in his one year with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Little known fact for many is that Mason has had one of the better save percentages over the past two years. He really found his game in Philadelphia and that is a credit to […]
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A lot is made of hockey players and their toughness. It becomes a macho battle between males and the same basic thing is said each time a hockey player comes back from injury quicker than expected. “No one is tough like a hockey player.” The refrain can be boring and tiresome as some players are […]
LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 22: Musician Dierks Bentley arrives at the 2011 NHL Awards at the Palms Casino Resort June 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 1/21/2016
Today the NHL announced that they would have celebrity coaches behind the benches for the All-Star Game and for some the announcement was underwhelming.
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 08: Pierre McGuire laughs after having a close call with a puck during the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Consol Energy Center on December 8, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Penguins defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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There aren’t a lot of definites in hockey broadcasting, but the one you can almost always count on is the fact that Pierre McGuire will list your junior team whether you like it or not. He may be grating to some, but for this writer I find his earnest nature quite admirable. Thursday, January 21st […]
during Game Three of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 8, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.
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After Jeff Veillette of the Nations Network noticed that Jonathan Drouin was missing from the Syracuse Crunch lineup, it then came out that Drouin had been suspended by the Lightning for a failure to participate in team activities. The past month for Drouin has been tough as he has seen himself go from playing in […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 1/18/2016
After an exciting affair on Friday night that involved Ohio State scoring the game tying goal with 6.9 seconds left on the clock, the Ohio State-Michigan game on Sunday was bound to be another raucous affair. The play between the whistles was just as everyone anticipated. After the whistle was a completely different story. You […]
