Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out what you need to know about every … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL PREVIEW: PACIFIC DIVISION
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Columbus trading Rick Nash: it’s complicated!
It’s expected that the Columbus Blue Jackets will trade their only true All-Star player and face of the franchise Rick Nash on or before the upcoming NHL Entry Draft on June 22nd. Rumored trade discussions and speculated trading partners have been flying almost as quickly as trying to keep the hottest of DVDs on a Blockbuster ™store shelf. And while some pundits and local … [Read more...] about Columbus trading Rick Nash: it’s complicated!
Columbus Blue Jackets Make Major Statement with Carter Acquisition
In my most recent article, I expressed the belief that a trade for Jeff Carter could be the very move that could save the Blue Jackets’ franchise. On June 23rd, GM Scott Howson traded for the former Philadelphia Flyers sniper, offering in return Jakub Voracek and Columbus’ 1st and 3rd round picks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Make Major Statement with Carter Acquisition
Columbus Blue Jackets Looking to Acquire Flyers Jeff Carter?
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson has been in long-term discussions with Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren since this past January. The target? Acquiring talented center Jeff Carter. The Dispatch is also reporting that talks between the two GMs have intensified since the Flyers acquired the rights to former … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Looking to Acquire Flyers Jeff Carter?
Flyers’ Biggest Stars Aren’t producing in the Finals
Much has been made of the Chicago Blackhawks' top line struggles during these 2010 Stanley Cup Finals. At least up until game 5, when the Hawks' young stars and big names broke through to help give Chicago it's most dominating game of the postseason. But what about the Philadelphia Flyers? Captain Mike Richards, regular season MVP Chris Pronger, and key offensive weapon Jeff … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Biggest Stars Aren’t producing in the Finals