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
2010-11 Pacific Division Preview
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 Pacific Division, and what to expect … [Read more...] about 2010-11 Pacific Division Preview
2010-11 NHL Preview: Atlantic 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 Atlantic Division, and what to expect … [Read more...] about 2010-11 NHL Preview: Atlantic Division
2010 NHL AWARDS SPECTACULAR
Good day sports fans! On Wednesday night, the NHL gathered all its greatest goal getters, stingiest shot stoppers, and dynamic defenseman in Las Vegas for the annual awards show. Although the action on the stage wasn’t that great (Jay Mohr doing his same three impressions over and over again does not make entertaining television), the real stars of the show were the players … [Read more...] about 2010 NHL AWARDS SPECTACULAR
2010 NHL MOCK DRAFT (v3.0) 6-25
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back! The third and final 2010 Mock NHL Entry Draft is here for your consumption. As the hockey minds, the movers and shakers, and future stars converge on downtown LA (6:00p CT, Versus) tonight and tomorrow for an exercise in selection (unless the teenie boppers riot over the Twilight premiere), I have done the leg work for you and figured … [Read more...] about 2010 NHL MOCK DRAFT (v3.0) 6-25
2010 NHL MOCK DRAFT (v2.0 6-22-10)
We’re back at it again, this time with a full look at the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, which goes down Friday and Saturday, June 25-26) from Los Angeles. This is the year of the defenseman, but nothing will overshadow the saga of who will go #1: Tyler or Taylor? Action will be hot and heavy, so expect trades and chaos. Edmonton has the task of choosing between … [Read more...] about 2010 NHL MOCK DRAFT (v2.0 6-22-10)
NHL Eastern Conference Finals Scorecard
by Peter Christian and Bryan Vickroy It's not often we delve into the Eastern Conference of the NHL. We figure since most major media outlets ONLY give the Eastern Conference coverage that we don't need to waste our bandwidth. However, with the #7 Seed Philadelphia Flyers taking on the #8 Seed Montreal Canadiens for the chance to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals, our … [Read more...] about NHL Eastern Conference Finals Scorecard
NHL Western Conference Finals: by the numbers
By Paul M. Banks In two days, the Chicago Blackhawks will start their battle with the San Jose Sharks for Western Conference supremacy. And when the gauntlet is thrown down, there will be lots of trends and numbers to monitor. Here's a look at how these guys got here, and what streaks to keep your eye on during the series: … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Finals: by the numbers