Sticking It to Crosby
Friday October 31, 2008
As we all know, NHL players are obliged to give dreary interviews, devoid of opinion and personality.
But Alexander Semin of the Washington Capitals has yet to read that clause in ... Read More
It's Time to Stop Fixing the NHL
Tuesday October 28, 2008
There's nothing wrong with a high-scoring hockey game. But the deluge of boneheaded ideas meant to "fix" the NHL by creating more goals is getting ridiculous.
The latest brain wave from ... Read More
Head Shots and Credibility Gaps
Sunday October 26, 2008
One sure sign that an NHL team just lost a player to a concussion: the general manager suddenly discovers he's gravely concerned about hits to the head.
"I've had four ... Read More
NHL Teams Embrace the No-Fun Policy
Thursday October 23, 2008
If you think there isn't enough scoring in the NHL, don't blame the goalie equipment, the size of the net, the size of the ice, or any of that other ... Read More
"The Code" 101
Monday October 20, 2008
For the hardcore hockey fan, nothing separates those who "get it" from those who don't like a good fight.
Outsiders turn up their noses at the hockey fight, and deride the ... Read More
Which Coach is Next on the Chopping Block?
Friday October 17, 2008
Firing the coach just four games into the season is either "back stabbing" or a "smart move," depending on which Chicago columnist you side with.
Regardless, Denis Savard is gone and ... Read More
Alexei Cherepanov: When Unavoidable Tragedies Start Looking Avoidable
Tuesday October 14, 2008
When a young person dies suddenly, we seek a small measure of comfort in the belief that nothing could have prevented it.
That was the general sense when junior hockey player ... Read More
Hockey Night's New Anthem: Time is on its Side
Monday October 13, 2008
Hockey Night in Canada has a new opening theme song, an inoffensive piece selected last weekend in voting by viewers.
(For those who haven't followed, HNIC lost the rights to its ... Read More
All-In with Carey Price
Friday October 10, 2008
Plenty of NHL teams have young players in pivotal roles this year, and that's especially true in the Eastern Conference.
Whether it's Richards and Coburn in Philadelphia, Malkin and Staal in ... Read More
How They'll Finish in 2008-09
Tuesday October 7, 2008
Everyone is predicting a breakthrough season in Chicago, but the Phoenix Coyotes and Boston Bruins are also ready to take the next big step.
From Anaheim and Manhattan, meanwhile, you'll hear ... Read More
NHL Season Preview: 30 for 30
Saturday October 4, 2008
With the final ten teams added, our forecast for the new NHL season is complete. Still to come: predicted standings for 2008-09.
The ten teams posted today:
Colorado Avalanche
Does adding Maple Leaf ... Read More
NHL Season Preview: Part Two
Wednesday October 1, 2008
Another ten teams added to the fold today, including the Stanley Cup Champions. All 30 team previews will be online by Saturday, when the predicted standings for 2008-09 will be ... Read More