With all that the NHL got wrong with their post-lockout schedule matrix, the all-divisional playoff push at the end of the season is genius. Right now we’re seeing incredible match ups and nail-biting points races to round out the season. It’s like a mini-playoffs! Here’s the teams you need to watch for [...]
Posts from ‘March, 2008’
Pronger Puts His Foot Down
Last Wednesday, Chris Pronger got tied up against the boards with Ryan Kesler during a game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks. After Pronger got his leg free from Kesler’s, he delivered a vicious stomp onto Kesler’s calf. Thankfully, Kesler was not seriously injured, but since the league initially had no [...]
Everybody Hurts
“Everybody cries, Everybody hurts sometimes.” – REM
If you don’t think hockey takes a toll on a person’s body, just take a look at the big name players that are injured right now over at TSN.ca. The list is massive and includes some big name players like Crosby, Foote, Sundin, Draper, and many more.
However, teams [...]
Nose to Nose: Should the Winter Classic Close the Doors To the House That Ruth Built?
Nosebleed’s first edition of Nose to Nose — think “point, counterpoint” — pits hockey lover and writer of the Daily Deke, Grant Beery, up against baseball-obsessed Chris Roberts to go tit for tat on who and what should be the finale at Yankee Stadium.
(Full disclosure: Chris is a Red Sox fan; Grant is an Avs [...]
Taking It Outside… But Where?
Commissioner Gary Bettman has some team owners drooling with the possibility of an outdoor game in their city. If this year’s Winter Classic in Buffalo is any indication, any team that hosts the event next season will have nothing but good coming their way.
Blackhawks president John McDonough eyes are a little wider now that [...]
Avalanche Give Forsberg a Proper Welcome
“Don’t go down Peter! Thousands of hearts will break with you!” – Mick Kern, XM Home Ice 204
That quote really sums up the tension that fans were feeling yesterday as they watched Peter Forsberg skate in his first game back in the NHL after a year long absence. The house was full, and the [...]
My Top 5 Deadline Deals of 07-08
This year’s trade deadline tied the record for the most deals done in one day with 25. 45 players have a new home this Wednesday, and plenty of draft picks have also changed hands. This list will give you my opinion on the most significant trades of the day.
5) Cristobal Huet to the Washington Captials [...]
