0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/25/2016
As far as internet memes go, “Harambe” the dead ape from the Cincinnati Zoo has some legs. The poor animal was shot back in May, but the internet has refused to let it go. It has even gone as far as the Cincinnati Zoo deleting their presence from all of social media. Calgary Flames draft […]
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After a surprising exit by Patrick Roy, the Colorado Avalanche were up against the clock to hire a coach before the season starts. It looks as though they have found their man. First reported by Darren Dreger, Jared Bednar is now the head coach of the Avalanche. Bednar beat out other names like Lane Lambert […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/24/2016
When Lil B “The Based God” talks, you better listen. The rapper is known for cursing multiple sports stars such as Kevin Durant and LeBron James. While curses are just silly voodoo, it is scary how accurate his curses have been. He hasn’t gotten involved in hockey curses quite yet, but he did just gave his blessing to […]
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The Champions Hockey League is a fun tournament involving the best in European hockey. They can produce great hockey and at times some memorable moments. HC Davos of the NLA in Switzerland took on Rouen of France in their first Champions Hockey League group match. Olivier-Dame Malka of Rouen set the tone in a big […]
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – FEBRUARY 04: Musician Prince performs during the “Pepsi Halftime Show” at Super Bowl XLI between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/23/2016
The Minnesota Wild sent out a survey a couple of months back asking fans if they should have a new goal song. The answers to the survey have been overwhelming. Today, the Wild debuted their new goal song and it has a distinctive Minnesotan taste.
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/22/2016
Having a top-line center in this league isn’t just important. It’s a necessity. When you are a strong team down the middle, it makes for an easy time building out the rest of the roster. Hitting on your picks and making sure that you develop your own talent is critical and the Flames have been […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/20/2016
When Patrik Stefan missed a wide open net against the Edmonton Oilers, no one let him live it down. Carl Grundstrom, who plays for Frolunda and was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs, will hopefully leave a much better legacy.
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/18/2016
Remember the sucker punch artist from the KHL? The player in question, Damir Ryspayev, has received a lifetime ban for his antics against the Kunlun Red Star.
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Get ready to cringe. The other day during a Swedish preseason game, a referee lost his finger in the boards during play. It’s actually surprising this hasn’t happened more often in hockey considering all of the ways one could lose a finger on the ice. The video below isn’t the most graphic, but knowing what happens […]
LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 22: Commissioner Gary Bettman of the National Hockey League addresses the media during the Board Of Governors Press Conference prior to the 2016 NHL Awards at Encore Las Vegas on June 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/17/2016
As hockey analytics become more mainstream, analysts are now going to have even more numbers to play around with. The NHL has announced that they will use puck and player tracking techniques during the World Cup of Hockey which will measure a variety of previously unmeasured statistics.
BUFFALO, NY – JUNE 24: Auston Matthews poses for a portrait after being selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in round one during the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes/Getty Images)
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be a case study for analytics whether we want them to be or not. After bringing in multiple analytics consultants and assistant general manager Kyle Dubas, the target was placed firmly on their back. For better or for worse, you will see different writers pointing at the Maple […]
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 07: Antoine Vermette #50 of the Arizona Coyotes during the NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Gila River Arena on February 7, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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After being ousted early in the playoffs, the Ducks felt some retooling was needed. Rather than moving towards the future with analytics and a coaching staff that embraces these new methods, they brought on Randy Carlyle as coach. Needing a good bottom-six winger, they brought in Jared Boll. The emphasis on truculence would make one […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/16/2016
Violence in hockey has always been a feature of the sport. Hockey, like many other sports is, beginning to turn the corner on player safety and even referee safety. One particular incident happened this past February in Quebec when a referee was spit on by a player. The player involved in that incident, Olivier Marcotte, is now being charged […]
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Franken-jerseys are often times fun creations and some of the best promotional tools in minor league hockey. This time the WHL’s Regina Pats are going to take it to a whole other level. On January 6th against the Calgary Hitmen they will be having Blue Jays night and will sport unique uniforms to honor the occasion.
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/15/2016
Many people tried to drag P.K. Subban’s name through the mud and make him into something he wasn’t after he was traded. His charitable donations and gregarious personality should make him one of the most loved players in the game. Now that he has joined Nashville, his work isn’t done and he is trying to assert […]
