It’s just under a month until Trade Deadline day in the NHL, which falls on March 4th of this year. It’s like a holiday in Canada in the sense that EVERYONE is involved, invested, and watching what goes on. It’s like a holiday in America in the sense that when people start talking [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Daily Deke’
Hey Nineteen – Sakic Returns for Another Season
Amidst the craziness of the Democratic National Convention in Denver this week, the news of Joe Sakic’s new contract with the Colorado Avalanche had the potential to get lost in the noise. Thankfully it did no such thing, and when news broke on Tuesday of the Avalanche captain’s new 1 year, $6 million dollar contract, [...]
I Hate August – My List of What to Look for in ‘08-’09
August sucks. It’s way to damn hot and it has sporadic hockey news. But, instead of being bitter, I’m going to look forward and share with you the things I am most looking forward to seeing in the upcoming season.
EVENTS
1. Preseason in Non-Market Cities
Every year, there is a preseason game played at the MGM Grand [...]
Barry Melrose Announced as Tampa Bay’s New Head Coach
What a pair this guy has. He did something unheard of in the NHL. Barry Melrose took more than a decade off from coaching, and got another job. He’s on the other side of the country this time, going from Los Angeles, CA to Tampa Bay, FL. Will his time away be beneficial or a [...]
Booing is Not Classless, Wil
An interesting quote came up on my Twitter timeline today. Wil Wheaton, most notably of Star Trek fame, had this to say about the reaction of the fans at Mellon Arena last night while the Cup was being awarded.
I’m embarrased for the Pens’ fans right now. Booing the players who won while they hoist the [...]
Poll: Should Melrose Coach Again?
Rumors have been flying for the past couple of days that Barry Melrose, former LA Kings coach and current analyst for ESPN, will replace John Tortorella as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. While Melrose has denied that any iminent deal is happening with the Lighting, Damian Cox of the Toronto Star seems convinced [...]
Chicago to Host Next Winter Classic
The next Winter Classic will be a windy one as well.
TSN is reporting that they have confirmed the city that will host the next NHL Winter Classic. The Detroit Red Wings will play the Chicago Blackhawks at either Wrigley Field or Soldier Field. While the exact spot hasn’t been announced, Blackhawks president John [...]
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Play to Play in a Party of Pain and Passion for the Praise of Pennsylvania: Conference Finals Predictions
Four teams will continue their season after a relatively short semifinal round. In the West, Detroit completed a seemingly easy sweep of Colorado, giving them much needed (or unwanted depending on who you talk to) rest. They will take on Dallas, who won the 8th longest game in NHL history against the San [...]
Analyze This: Jose Theodore Stumbles, Wings Take Control
Most analysts, including myself, called for a long, hard fought series against the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings. Well, a hard fought first round against the Wild seems to be taking its toll on the Avalanche, causing a major meltdown. What happened? Peter Forsberg, Wojtek Wolski, and Scott Hannan are [...]
One Step Closer: Semifinal Predictions
The semifinals has given us some interesting matchups to chew on for the next couple of weeks. Colorado and Detroit have a chance to renew a sorely missed rivalry that has produced some of the baddest blood in sports. Pittsburgh is up against a seasoned New York team, leaving us to wonder if [...]
