When Every Game is the Biggest Game of the Year
Wednesday March 28, 2007
Tuesday was billed as a huge, pivotal, epic night in the Eastern Conference playoff race. With seven teams fighting for three playoff spots, "Tuesday's slate of games could go a ... Read More
The Good, the Bad, and the Deluded
Wednesday March 28, 2007
The Good:
In a comprehensive survey of 122 teams, ESPN The Magazine declares the Buffalo Sabres the "ultimate" sports franchise in North America.
Called the Ultimate Standings, the listing ranks pro ... Read More
Hockey Fights Aren't Going Anywhere
Monday March 26, 2007
A debate over fighting in the NHL is worthwhile, as long as everyone understands that it's hypothetical. There isn't a chance the league will change its fighting rules or practices ... Read More
NHL Spitting Matches: Collect the Whole Set!
Thursday March 22, 2007
The arrival of spring finds NHL players, coaches, and front office types in ill humor, which is a good sign heading into the playoffs.
Nashville and Dallas exchanged insults a few ... Read More
When Hockey Fights Turn Ugly
Thursday March 22, 2007
Broadcaster and former junior player Mike Toth put it best last week: Anyone who says nobody gets hurt in a hockey fight has never been in a hockey fight. The ... Read More
When Hockey Fights Turn Boring
Wednesday March 21, 2007
If you live south of the 49th parallel, you might not know that the biggest hockey story in Canada this week was Tuesday's rematch between Toronto and New Jersey.
The Maple ... Read More
Minnesota, Notre Dame Lead the Charge Into College Hockey's Wild Weekend
Wednesday March 21, 2007
Starting Friday, the NCAA hockey season comes down to three days, 12 games, no margin for error and a dozen casualties.
The first two rounds of the Men's Hockey Championship will ... Read More
Nashville-Dallas: A Rivalry Born?
Monday March 19, 2007
After Saturday's game between the Predators and Stars, it looks like the NHL might have its first true southern rivalry. That's the night Stars' captain Mike Modano set a new ... Read More
The Great American Hockey Player
Sunday March 18, 2007
Mike Modano rang up career goal number 503 on Saturday, in a nasty game against Nashville. That makes him the top American-born goal-scorer in NHL history. So the obvious question ... Read More
Vincent Lecavalier Arrives in his own Good Time
Thursday March 15, 2007
After being largely overlooked for much of the season, Vincent Lecavalier is a story as the Tampa Bay Lightning move from town to town. A lot of casual fans would ... Read More
Another Arena Squabble Comes to Merciful End
Tuesday March 13, 2007
Looks like Crosby, Malkin, Staal and the rest of the Penguins (the ones old enough to buy beer) are staying where they belong:
The Pittsburgh Penguins have reached an agreement with ... Read More
Ted Nolan Casts a Vote for Neanderthal Hockey
Monday March 12, 2007
No one expects the coach of the New York Islanders to stand and applaud when one of his players gets suspended for 25 games.
But at a time when the NHL ... Read More
The Knives Are Out at the NHLPA
Monday March 12, 2007
If you enjoy picking through the dirty laundry of bungling labor unions, you'll be interested to know that, until further notice, the dysfunctional monster known as the NHL Players' Association ... Read More
The Longest Suspension in NHL History
Sunday March 11, 2007
That's the dubious honor bequeathed to Chris Simon of the New York Islanders, with Sunday's announcement that he will not play again this season, playoffs included.
Simon becomes the third NHL ... Read More
The NHL at its Best and Worst
Saturday March 10, 2007
By his account, Wallace Matthews of New York Newsday witnessed a classic on Thursday:
We want entertainment, and damn, this was entertaining hockey, probably as good as anything we will see ... Read More
Progress Resumes its Glacial Pace in the NHL
Thursday March 8, 2007
Feeling the sting of critics, it looks like the NHL will revisit its policy on hits to the head and other reckless body slams.
In case you've been in a hockey ... Read More
More Penguin Threats and Other NHL Business
Monday March 5, 2007
The Pittsburgh Penguins, unhappy with the hospitality in Pennsylvania, are ready to "aggressively explore relocation." The owners say so in a letter sent to authorities on Monday. It's the latest ... Read More
The View From Inside The NHL Trade Deadline
Thursday March 1, 2007
USA Today scores a minor coup with Brian Burke's trade deadline diary. The general manager of the Anaheim Ducks didn't pull off any major deals. But it's still a fascinating ... Read More