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 ‘Dallas Stars’
6 for Talking: My Thoughts on Avery’s Suspension
Today NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced the punishment for Sean Avery of the Dallas Stars. Avery will be suspended 6 games for the off-the-cuff comments he made on Tuesday about other NHL players and his former girlfriends. Bettman has also required that Avery be given an anger management evaluation.
Was the suspension too much? Not according [...]
Loose Lips Sink Ships – How Avery’s Antics Hurt the Stars
The phrase “Loose lips sink ships“ originally was used during World War II to warn soldiers of the consequences of talking too much and to think about what they say. Tell the wrong person too much about yourself or your unit, and the entire war effort could be ruined. While the latest Sean [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
