Every time the Avalanche don their new alternate sweater, we are all instantly reminded of blueberries. As delicious as blueberries are in muffins and pancakes, the nickname is not an endearing one. I am among many that make it no secret how much we hate these jerseys. Not only are they unimaginative, but the swaths [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Anaheim Ducks’
Should Colton Orr Be Suspended?
There’s no question about it after watching the video of the fight. Let’s go over the rules regarding abuse of an official, courtesy of NHL.com.
Rule 40.5 -Abuse of Officials / Game Misconduct Penalty
(iii) Any player or goalkeeper who deliberately applies physical force in any manner against an official, in any manner attempts to injure an official, physically [...]
The View From the Top is Pretty Good
I had a pretty crazy dream last night, let me tell you, on Hockey Trade Deadline Eve.
So I’m sitting at a game, right. It’s Hockey Night in Boston, probably a Tuesday. I’m sitting comfortably in my seat down in the 100s, right on the blue line (somehow, my seats are always good in my dreams; [...]
Notes From the Past Week (or so)
- The Avalanche are playing abysmally, and their captain, Joe Sakic is out with an injury. Still having back problems? No, those are gone. Poor Joe has a toothache thanks to a root canal. A root canal? I remember when he played with a broken jaw! If there were any indication [...]
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 [...]
