It’s In the Cards: Ulf Dahlen

The NHL is far from a perfect league and I’m sure there are many things we would all like to change. Me personally, I’m distressed that there are no longer any Ulfs in the league. From birth I had always had an Ulf in the league. First Ulf Nilsson, later to be followed by Ulf […]

Team Russia: A Look Ahead to 2014

 The 2014 Winter Olympics are just over two years away, and with the games being held in Sochi, Russia, there are high hopes for the host nation to improve upon their showing in 2010. This is part one in a series that will preview the contending nations for the next gold medal. The hosts are […]

The Five (Hockey) Things I’m Thankful For

Suck it, Vancouver. Yep, that’s right. A typical “What I’m Thankful For” post. I’m an American. Deal with it. I’m just going to get right into it. 1. That I’m Able To Play Hockey I mean that both physically and financially. I’m fortunate enough to have both the money and able (albeit out of shape) […]

Oil Things Considered

It seems like the staple of the past few seasons was that the Oilers are going to suck. It’s been a safe bet. They were lacking in talent beyond Hemsky, they’ve been injury plagued (especially Hemsky), and they have had questionable goaltending at best. It appears that this is the case no longer. While the […]

Reaction: Phoenix Retains Kyle Turris

In a move that was long overdue, the Phoenix Coyotes and Kyle Turris agreed today to a 2-year, $2.8 million deal, as reported by Yahoo! Sports. Turris has been absent so far in 2011-12, sitting out since the start of training camp in the hopes that Phoenix would deal him to a new club after […]

The Hatred and the Misery: Why People Loathe the Vancouver Canucks

Oh beautiful British Columbia, how you are Canada’s paradox. You are the land of the Super Natural. I’ve seen your majestic mountains, stunning ocean and beautiful urban parks. You have it all West Coasters; Gentle winters, liberal politicians, booming film industry, affluent citizens and a commendable appreciation for CFL. You even had the Olympics. You […]

Welcome Back Sid: But What’s the REAL Reason For the Timing of His Return?

Have you heard that Sidney Crosby is coming back? No? Well now you have. If you are like most people, chances are you’ve already heard that he is coming back tonight somewhere around 2,000 times. The entire hockey media world has stopped and proceeded to make their pilgrimage to Pittsburgh as Crosby will be in […]

Sunday Satire: Jackets Ink Deal with Panthers

COLUMBUS, OH – In an attempt to increase brand awareness, the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached a new merchandise sales deal with the Florida Panthers. Larry Hoepfner, the Executive Vice President of Business Operations, gleefully announced the new deal via a press release on the club’s website: “The Columbus Blue Jackets are happy to announce […]

Stranger in a Strange Land

 Growing up in Edmonton, hockey was part of my life from a young age. While I was the only one in my class that didn’t lace them up to play minor hockey, as my parents were in favour of less violent alternatives, I was a hockey fan from a young age. Colorado and Florida in […]

“Filly Don’t Do Rebounds”

    “When you’re going for a rebound, you’re not in a clear state of mind. You’re blinded. You’re glorifying something that’s coming along right now; just because they’re convenient. … (Rebounds) come back to haunt you. … Don’t do a rebound. They are the worst thing that you can do.” Rebounds, according to Asaka […]

Stories of a Bender – Blocking Shots Safely

[benderIntro] I imagine most of you reading this have already heard the tragic story of 16-year old Kyle Fundytus who died after taking a slapshot to the throat when attempting to block a shot. As expected, our reactionary world instantly starting debating if players are sufficiently protected or if blocking shots is worth the risk. […]

2012 All-Star Ballot – Why Can’t We Do Better?

Recently, the ballot for the 2012 All-Star Game was released. Voting is underway online and everyone is already speculating which players will make the cut and which will fall short. Every season we find numerous snubs on the ballot as well as numerous players that really have no right being involved in the discussion. While […]

Shanahan Skips a Beat

Up in the illustrious NHL offices in New York City there sits a man, alone in the dark. It is 10 o’clock on a warm November night and the only light that shines in the room flashes from a lone flat screen television that is mounted on the wall. Accompanying the glow of the television […]

Puck Drunk Fantasy – Free Agent Finds

During my time with one of my previous employers, I had a fantasy hockey column called Free Agent Finds. This was a quick look around the league to find performers that are worth owning yet might have been overlooked in your specific fantasy league. With any luck, you can then run out and secure said […]

Something Missing: Ovechkin Loses His Edge

And the fans rocking the red, the sirens bursting aheadGave proof thro’ the night that Ovechkin was widespreadO say, does that Russian brown bear yet roarO’er the cold of the ice with the power of Thor This partial adaptation of Francis Scott Key’s poem Defense of Fort McHenry could’ve been something that was published in […]

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