Getting What You Pay For in Toronto
Tuesday October 30, 2007
Watching the Leafs get steamrolled by Washington on Monday couldn’t have been much fun for the Blue-and-White faithful, especially considering how much they paid for the privilege.
The latest figures show ... Read More
Big Fat Contracts and Dwindling Dollars
Monday October 29, 2007
In fact, Miikka Kiprusoff's new deal, announced Monday, isn't as big or as fat as it might have been. At $35 million over six years, Calgary's goalie will average $5.8 ... Read More
An End Run Around the Draft?
Thursday October 25, 2007
John Ferguson Jr. is a failure as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team’s performance allows no other conclusion. But give him credit for exploring his options.
Looking to ... Read More
Hard Times for Goaltending Icons
Wednesday October 24, 2007
When in doubt, blame the goalie. The following headlines have all appeared in the past seven days. Brief excerpts from the accompanying articles included:
Brodeur Can't Bear to Look at Stats
The ... Read More
You Have to See This Goal
Tuesday October 23, 2007
I already linked to the video in a previous post. But some readers apparently missed it, because I've received emails saying, "What's this goal I've been hearing about by some ... Read More
Servicing the Star in Manhattan
Monday October 22, 2007
In New York, the big story is rarely about the Yankees, Knicks or Giants. It's about Isaiah, A-Rod, Eli, or whoever else happens to be going to court, opting out ... Read More
The Best of (Early) October
Monday October 22, 2007
These autumn days will be long forgotten when the NHL season gets deep into the long nights of winter. But if you check the standings one year ago today, you'll ... Read More
Boo! Hiss! You Stink!
Saturday October 20, 2007
It's a rare admission from an NHL coach. Marc Crawford of the L.A. Kings concedes that the rage of hometown fans was a factor in goaltender Dan Cloutier's poor performance ... Read More
Ilya Kovalchuk's Lousy Timing
Thursday October 18, 2007
Lose 10 in a row. Fire the coach.
That's standard hockey operating procedure, so Bob Hartley had to be looking over his shoulder when Atlanta lost six to open the season ... Read More
More Than Enough Sleaze to Go Around
Wednesday October 17, 2007
Yes, I know it's mostly boring. But the recent history of the NHL Players' Association is dirty enough to pique your interest once in a while.
In hopes of a less ... Read More
The Duff Factor, the Goalie Graveyard, the Anaheim Lug Nut
Monday October 15, 2007
The Flyers got through the weekend without trying to take someone's head off. So for now, there is no single dominant story in the NHL. Time to round up some ... Read More
Boulerice Joins the Head Case Roster. Who's Next?
Thursday October 11, 2007
The Philadelphia Flyers are off to a good start. But at the rate they're getting suspended they might not have any players left by Christmas.
Jesse Boulerice - who once served ... Read More
Jason Blake: “The Lucky One”
Tuesday October 9, 2007
Maybe going scoreless in three games isn’t such a big deal.
A rare and largely unknown disease is the talk of the NHL today, as Maple Leafs' winger Jason Blake joins ... Read More
Does Patrick Kane Belong in the NHL?
Sunday October 7, 2007
Teenagers have changed the face of the NHL since the lockout, and the trend could continue this year. According to TSN, eight "underage" players began the season on NHL rosters. ... Read More
A First-Rate Media Curmugeon
Wednesday October 3, 2007
Brian Burke is ready for hockey. The Anaheim Ducks general manager warmed up for the new season on Tuesday night with a stick to the chops of his counterpart in ... Read More