How to Get Your Name on the Stanley Cup
Sunday May 31, 2009
The Pittsburgh Penguins won't get their names on it this year, because they're going to lose again.
In part because they've had terrible luck hitting goal posts.
In part because Evgeni Malkin ... Read More
Stanley Cup Pick: Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Thursday May 28, 2009
2009 Stanley Cup Final
Pittsburgh Penguins
versus
Detroit Red Wings
(Series begins Saturday)
The popular theory is that the Penguins are older, smarter and more resilient than last year, when they were outclassed by a ... Read More
Can Pittsburgh Summon the Ghosts of '84?
Wednesday May 27, 2009
2009 Stanley Cup Final
Pittsburgh Penguins
versus
Detroit Red Wings
(Series begins Saturday)
The last time the same teams met in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals: the Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders in 1983 and ... Read More
The Many Lives of the Stanley Cup
Wednesday May 27, 2009
The Stanley Cup is more than the greatest trophy in sport. It's a genuine object of worship for fans and players alike.
It also has a personality all its own. No ... Read More
Instant Rebuild: 2009 NHL Free Agents
Sunday May 24, 2009
Not happy with the performance of your NHL team?
Simply follow this return-to-glory program in five easy steps:
Clear salary cap space.
Get blank check from free-spending owner.
Go wild in the free agent ... Read More
How To Improve the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Wednesday May 20, 2009
Don't bother looking for an NHL playoff game on Wednesday. There isn't one.
Nor will you see a playoff game next Monday (May 25) or Thursday (May 28).
The NHL built several ... Read More
Playoff Picks: Eastern Conference Final
Monday May 18, 2009
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins
versus
(6) Carolina Hurricanes
It's tempting to pick the upset here, because Cam Ward is the best goaltender left in these playoffs.
But goaltending hasn't played the pivotal role we usually ... Read More
Playoff Picks: Western Conference Final
Sunday May 17, 2009
(2) Detroit Red Wings
versus
(4) Chicago Blackhawks
No disrespect to Detroit fans, but wouldn't it be a memorable series if the young Blackhawks could slay the giant?
No matter how you view the ... Read More
The Conference Final Match-Ups
Friday May 15, 2009
We'll get to predictions later. First, here's a little historical perspective on the teams remaining in the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Between the four of them, they cover a broad range ... Read More
The Neglected Classic?
Wednesday May 13, 2009
It's been a battle for the ages, with two great hockey players slugging it out, all the way to game seven... in Boston.
While Crosby and Ovechkin made the headlines, racking ... Read More
Will Russia Spoil Canada's Olympic Party in Vancouver?
Monday May 11, 2009
A year ago Russia emerged as the early favorite for Olympic gold in 2010.
The Russians continued making a good case on Sunday, beating Canada 2-1 to win their second straight ... Read More
Why Canada Hates Bettman
Sunday May 10, 2009
Given the mind-numbing legal details, hockey fans could be excused for taking a "wake me when it's over" approach to the bankruptcy mess in Phoenix.
But one issue raised by this ... Read More
The Phoenix Hockey Fan: Reality or Myth?
Wednesday May 6, 2009
"I made an offer for the Phoenix Coyotes after they filed for bankruptcy. It's $212.5-million (U.S.)... And a condition of the offer of bankruptcy is that we get permission to ... Read More
Maybe it is all about Crosby vs. Ovechkin
Monday May 4, 2009
The media sells personality, because personality sells.
(If you doubt that maxim, consider the success of this magazine since its modest start back in 1974.)
The NHL has to play along, because ... Read More
Does Canada Have a Goalie for 2010?
Sunday May 3, 2009
Not an encouraging week for Steve Yzerman, the man who will build Team Canada for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Based on recent results in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his goaltending ... Read More