Did a NHL referee give a one-finger salute to fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets the other night? Possibly. Possibly not. Well, I've certainly learned in recent weeks about how to take criticism; never stoop down to your detractors' level. I hope the official knows this as well. From The Last Angry Sports Fan: … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Fans get Finger from NHL Referee?
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NHL Power Rankings
Now that we’re into the month of December, we can now see which teams have are legitimate Stanley Cup playoff contenders and which teams have begun their descent towards the NHL draft lottery. To coin a phrase once used to jumpstart a struggling team, “It starts now.” With that, here are the power rankings for the week ending December 10th: By Ed Cmar … [Read more...] about NHL Power Rankings
NHL Season Preview: Northwest Division
It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out. The hockey sweaters that is. From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come. Today, we take a look at the Northwest Division, and what to expect … [Read more...] about NHL Season Preview: Northwest Division
Mike Modano Back from the Dead
Looks like today is "fake retiring day" First we have reports all over the place about Brett Favre's 2,349,897th fake retirement, now we have a guy who just retired at the end of this past hockey season, now deciding he wants to come back. And that's a shame because we already put a nice, complete bow on his career a few months ago: The man of the evening of this season … [Read more...] about Mike Modano Back from the Dead
Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Champs edition
Nuggets, tidbits, facts and figures relating to the Chicago Blackhawks cup run. Prior to winning last last night, the Hawks had lost each of their past five Final series, in 1962 (to Toronto), 1965, 1971 and 1973 (to Montreal) and 1992 (to Pittsburgh). Stanley Cup Wins Since NHL's Founding in 1917-18 23 – Montreal Canadiens * 13 – Toronto Maple Leafs * 11 – Detroit … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Champs edition
1st site to have all 4 Major sport Mock Drafts
By Paul M. Banks In 18 days the month of June will begin. Three of the four major sport drafts are held during this month. Yes, I know the NHL is only considered a "major sport" in the upper Midwest and the northeast. Still we have THE BEST NFL and NBA Mock Drafts you'll find on an independently run, non-mainstream media sports website. I've got my top MLB guy working on … [Read more...] about 1st site to have all 4 Major sport Mock Drafts
Blackhawks-Sharks Live Twitter Blog
By Paul M. Banks For the last month or so Twitter has been all the rage. Ever since members of Congress started microblogging during Obama's speech, people have been joining the site left and right. It's the perfect place for me to host my first attempt at live blogging a game. So if the sentences are short and in "text-speak" remember they are copied and pasted from … [Read more...] about Blackhawks-Sharks Live Twitter Blog
The Quenneville Effect
By Paul M. Banks When Denis Savard was fired from his position as Head Coach of the Chicago Blackhawks coach just four games into this season, many people criticized the decision. Most were ubercritical about the timing. Savard was a sentimental fan favorite despite a 1-2-1 record on the young season. Today however, the decision to insert Joel Quenneville in place of “Savvy” … [Read more...] about The Quenneville Effect