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Jamie's Hockey Blog July 2009 Archive

By Jamie Fitzpatrick, About.com Guide to Hockey since 2002

Mario the Player

Wednesday July 29, 2009
These days he's Mario the owner, the guy who helped bankroll the 2009 Stanley Cup champs. He's also known as Sidney Crosby's landlord, and most of his rare public appearances are ... Read More

Hockey at its Worst

Saturday July 25, 2009
Here they are, the seven individuals who represent the game at its lowest. Included in the list, you'll find our picks for Most Repugnant Crook, Worst Owner, Worst Boss, Creepiest Hockey ... Read More

The Blackhawks: Onward and Upward?

Sunday July 19, 2009
For good or ill, the Chicago Blackhawks bear a close watch next season. With Marian Hossa joining a lineup specializing in speed and skill, Chicago might be hockey's most entertaining team. If ... Read More

New Year's at Fenway

Wednesday July 15, 2009
The 2009-10 NHL schedule has been released, and it includes a visit to the home of the Red Sox. One year after the 2009 Winter Classic at Chicago's Wrigley Field, the ... Read More

Updated Team Canada Picks for 2010

Tuesday July 14, 2009
In the wake of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, here's our updated Team Canada roster for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Much remains as it was in May. But the goaltending job is ... Read More

"I just wanted to be a hockey player, and that's all I am."

Thursday July 9, 2009
The "role model" standard applied to pro sports is an anachronism. None of us watch the NHL to see great citizens. We want to see great athletes. Lifestyle and personality are ... Read More

NHL Free Agents: The Bargain Bin

Monday July 6, 2009
They don't make a lot of headlines. But in a salary cap world, a cheap free agent who can step into your lineup is a valuable asset indeed. By my count, ... Read More

NHL Free Agents: The Big Tickets

Wednesday July 1, 2009
Here are the most expensive contracts signed when the 2009 NHL free agent market opened on Wednesday: Marian Hossa to Chicago: 12 years averaging $5.23 million per year. The Blackhawks will have ... Read More

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