Blowouts Galore at the World Junior Championship
Tuesday December 30, 2008
Junior hockey fans are feverishly anticipating the New Year's Eve showdown between Canada and the United States. And with good reason.
Six days into the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championship, we ... Read More
A Media Hype Win for the NHL
Sunday December 28, 2008
There's been much debate about whether the NHL can sustain the appeal of an outdoor game every year.
But when was the last time an American sports columnist complained that an ... Read More
Setting Up the Straw Mats and Knocking Him Down
Monday December 22, 2008
Mats Sundin surely knows he's an easy target for the sportswriting ethics police.
Not to mention irate fans. A man who toys with the beloved Maple Leafs is just begging for ... Read More
Another Turn of the NHL News Cycle
Tuesday December 16, 2008
Surprises, we've had a few: It's not every year you see the Bruins hailed for sound management, or Gary Bettman taking a stand for puck bunny honor.
But then there ... Read More
The Latest Victim of "the Code"
Monday December 15, 2008
It's amazing that this sort of tragedy doesn't happen more often:
A 21-year-old member of the Whitby Dunlops Senior hockey team remains in critical condition in Hamilton General Hospital with a ... Read More
Winning Anxious in San Jose
Wednesday December 10, 2008
What's not to like in San Jose this season? Only the history.
The splendid present includes a new coach, new scoring star (pictured), impressive blue line makeover, rejuvenated captain, and Joe ... Read More
A Big Fat Salary Cap Loophole
Monday December 8, 2008
The Tampa Bay Lightning couldn't wait to sign Radim Vrbata to a three-year, $9 million contract last summer.
Turns out he's useless. So they're stuck with him, right? That's what the ... Read More
Sean Avery: Hockey Demon
Friday December 5, 2008
Sean Avery is an ass. That's apparent to anyone who follows the NHL.
Sending him to the corner with a dunce cap was a reasonable response to his sexist and mildly ... Read More
Avery Violates Hockey's Trash Talk Rules
Wednesday December 3, 2008
The rink isn't known as a place of chivalry and respect for all.
Wives, girlfriends and sexual orientation are popular topics of conversation among men on skates, all part of the ... Read More
Toronto's New Lightning Rod
Monday December 1, 2008
Saturday was a good reminder that Canada isn't hockey country. It's Maple Leaf country.
The nation stood still as Brian Burke was proclaimed lord master of the beloved Blue and White. ... Read More